To apply applicants should go to https: // uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/22750 and submit the following materials:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Questions may be addressed to: Professor Carl J. Lovely ([email protected])
For more information about UTA, please visit: https:// www. uta.edu/uta
Posting DetailsPosition Information
Posting Number F00410PPosition 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 Salary Duration Funding expected to continue Pay Basis 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 a non-tenure track Assistant Professor of Instruction position.
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 approximately 46,000 students, UTA is the largest institution in North Texas and the second largest in the UT 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 and as a Texas Tier One institution. In 2021, UTA received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for its deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.
UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times ' annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and No. 1 in Texas for the number of degrees awarded to African American students ( Diverse: Issues in Higher Education , 2021). 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 the fifth-most ethnically diverse undergraduate population in the United States ( U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is among the top 50 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates ( U.S. News & World Report, 2023), and its approximately 250,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 23 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to the UTA's $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Department and College/School Information The department is a medium-sized unit comprising 22 tenure/tenure track faculty, 4 teaching faculty and 2 lab coordinators. The Chemistry and Biochemistry department has 300 majors taking one of 5 undergraduate degree programs BS (ACS Certified) in Chemistry, BS in Biochemistry, BS in Biological Chemistry and BA in Chemistry. In addition, a vibrant graduate program of 90 students with strong programs in all of the major areas in chemistry and biochemistry. The department is exceptionally well equipped, in particular the Shimadzu Center for Advance Analytical Chemistry provides numerous opportunities both in teaching and research.
Diversity Statement Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to diversity and equity in education through their scholarship, teaching, and/or service as well as a strong commitment to teaching, advising, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To teach undergraduate courses related to Organic Chemistry and General Chemistry. While teaching will be the primary focus of this position, duties pertaining to research support in single-crystal X-ray and/or Nuclear Magnetic Resonance techniques may be assigned.
Required Qualifications
PhD. In Organic Chemistry or closely related area and have a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with single-crystal X-ray crystallography and/or NMR spectroscopy, including acquisition, analysis, and maintenance of instruments.
Special Conditions for Eligibility Working Title EEO Statement
UTA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Additionally, the University prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual orientation. A criminal background check will be conducted on finalists. The UTA is a tobacco free campus.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1Desired Start Date 09/01/2023 Open Date 04/17/2023 Review Start Date Open Until Filled Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply applicants should go to https: // uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/22750 and submit the following materials:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Questions may be addressed to: Professor Carl J. Lovely ([email protected])
For more information about UTA, please visit: https:// www. uta.edu/uta
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