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About the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

The college is home to five academic departments: Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Geography and the Environment, Mathematics, and Physics and Astronomy. The college offers over 30 degrees ranging from Bachelor of Arts to Doctor of Philosophy as well as having many active research labs funded through extramural sources. DU and the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics are strongly committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment of belonging for all. In alignment with this commitment and regardless of specialization, successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to integrate content, programming, processes, communication, and sentiments to build a welcoming community of learning for all, being conscious of individuals with historically minoritized identities. You can read more about DU's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion on the University's website.

About Chemistry and Biochemistry

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry (https://science.du.edu/chemistry) offers undergraduate degrees in chemistry, biochemistry and environmental chemistry and graduate degrees with specialization in analytical, biophysical, environmental, and organic chemistry and biochemistry.

Position Summary

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry has a one-year opportunity for a Visiting Teaching Assistant Professor for Academic Year 2024-25. The successful candidate will teach two undergraduate courses per quarter with a total of six courses per year. Typical sizes of lecture courses are 80 to 90 students. Teaching opportunities are primarily in general chemistry. Depending on the background of the candidate, one quarter might include a biochemistry class. The position is non-tenure-track. The start date is September 1, 2024.

Essential Functions

• Teach undergraduate courses in a manner that creates a supportive learning environment for students with a range of backgrounds and professional goals. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of general chemistry.

• Commitment and ability to teach innovative chemistry courses for science majors and graduate students.

• Commitment to excellence in teaching. Required Qualifications

• PhD degree in Chemistry or closely related field such as Biochemistry.

• Experience teaching undergraduate chemistry or biochemistry as a teaching assistant. Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of college/University teaching with full responsibility for lectures. Working Environment

• Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period of time.

• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs. Physical Activities

• Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period of time.

• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs. Work Schedule

While the University's administrative offices are open Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, faculty schedules vary from term to term and are based on courses t ught, service commitments, and research agendas. The University's academic calendars are posted on the registrar's website (the law school is on a semester system and has a different academic calendar).

Application Deadline

For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) May 29, 2024.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

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The salary grade for the position is UC.

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