Assistant Professor of Instruction

Assistant Professor of Instruction

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

To apply applicants should go to ~~~ and submit the following materials:

Required Documents:

• Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Teaching

• Unofficial Transcripts ( required only for candidates for whom their degree is not in the same discipline as the one in which they will teach ).

• Contact information for 3 references

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Questions may be addressed to William Cleaver at ~~~ .

For more information about UTA, please visit: ~~~

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number F00574P

Position Title Assistant Professor of Instruction

Department Chemistry

Location Arlington

Job Family Faculty

Position Status Full-time

Rank Non-Tenured

Work Hours Standard

Open to External and Internal

FLSA Exempt

Duration Funding expected to continue

Pay Basis Monthly

Benefits Eligible Yes

Job Summary

The Chemistry and Biochemistry Department in the College of Science, at the University of Texas at Arlington, invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Instruction, Open Rank-APT.

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CBC Requirement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teach lecture classes

2. Prepare materials for lecture classes

3. Prepare and give tests, exams, quizzes for classes

4. Grade testing materials in a timely fashion

5. Hold office hours for outside of class instruction

6. Participate in some service duties for the department

Required Qualifications

PhD. in Chemistry or in a related field or equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD. in Organic Chemistry

• Teaching experience.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Department Information

The UTA Chemistry and Biochemistry Department offers many specialized undergraduate degree programs that offer an excellent foundation in chemistry and biochemistry, and our graduate programs provide advanced training in a collaborative research environment which has the Carnegie Classification's highest rating: R1 Doctoral Universities - "Very High Research Activity." The UTA Chemistry and Biochemistry Department hosts 23 tenured and tenure-track faculty and several scientists conducting highly innovative and collaborative research. Guided by its Strategic Plan 2025: Bold Solutions/Global Impact, the University fosters interdisciplinary research and education within five broad themes: health and the human condition, sustainable communities, global environmental impact, data-driven discovery and culture and society transformations. Its strategic location in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex also offers a rich environment for industry-university collaboration in research and development.

More information about the department and its activities can be found at ~~~ and ~~~ .

University Information

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 "Very High Research Activity" institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times' annual "Best for Vets: Colleges" list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA's $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at ~~~ . The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

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ADA Accommodations

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to ~~~ or email ~~~ .

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date 01/16/2025

Open Date 09/10/2024

Review Start Date 09/10/2024

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply applicants should go to ~~~ and submit the following materials:

Required Documents:

• Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Teaching

• Unofficial Transcripts ( required only for candidates for whom their degree is not in the same discipline as the one in which they will teach ).

• Contact information for 3 references

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Questions may be addressed to William Cleaver at ~~~ .

For more information about UTA, please visit: ~~~

Requirement Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. Do you have a PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related discipline?

2. Yes

3. No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume or CV

2. Cover/Interest Letter

3. Statement of Teaching Interest/Philosophy

Optional Documents

1. Transcripts