Chemistry (Dual Enrollment), Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
Full-time
Education
Posted on May 4, 2024
Job Title
Chemistry (Dual Enrollment), Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty
Department
Chemistry
University Expectation
MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.
Salary
The salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Department of Chemistry at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, temporary (non-tenurable), dual enrollment faculty position (#104300) at the rank of lecturer. This is a one-year temporary appointment with a possible annual renewal for up to three years. The start date for the appointment is August 1, 2024.
The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching chemistry and/or physical science courses as needed to satisfy a full-time teaching workload every year. Teaching duties are anticipated to involve primarily lower division (1000—and 2000—level courses), but an ability to teach upper division or specialty courses would be beneficial.
The successful candidate will teach sections of dual enrollment chemistry at Rutherford County area high schools and courses on campus as needed to satisfy a full-time teaching workload every year. The sections will be offered as part of the normal high school course schedule. The successful candidate must communicate regularly with the high school administration, the Director of General Education Chemistry, and the Department Chair at MTSU to coordinate planned course activities with the high school calendar.
Required Education
A PhD in chemistry, a PhD in science education with 18 hours of graduate chemistry, or a PhD in a closely related field with 18 hours of graduate chemistry is required by the appointment date.
Other Desirables
Applicants with experience teaching college-level chemistry courses will receive special consideration.
Documents Needed to Apply
To apply successfully, applicants must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy.
Special Instruction to Applicants
For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at https://mtsu.edu/facultyrecruitment/.
If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Tammy Melton at Tammy.Melton@mtsu.edu.
MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://www.mtsu.edu/police/docs/2023AnnualSecurityReport.pdf or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you must provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.
Application Review Date: 04/16/2024
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Chemistry (Dual Enrollment), Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty
Department
Chemistry
University Expectation
MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.
Salary
The salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Department of Chemistry at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, temporary (non-tenurable), dual enrollment faculty position (#104300) at the rank of lecturer. This is a one-year temporary appointment with a possible annual renewal for up to three years. The start date for the appointment is August 1, 2024.
The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching chemistry and/or physical science courses as needed to satisfy a full-time teaching workload every year. Teaching duties are anticipated to involve primarily lower division (1000—and 2000—level courses), but an ability to teach upper division or specialty courses would be beneficial.
The successful candidate will teach sections of dual enrollment chemistry at Rutherford County area high schools and courses on campus as needed to satisfy a full-time teaching workload every year. The sections will be offered as part of the normal high school course schedule. The successful candidate must communicate regularly with the high school administration, the Director of General Education Chemistry, and the Department Chair at MTSU to coordinate planned course activities with the high school calendar.
Required Education
A PhD in chemistry, a PhD in science education with 18 hours of graduate chemistry, or a PhD in a closely related field with 18 hours of graduate chemistry is required by the appointment date.
Other Desirables
Applicants with experience teaching college-level chemistry courses will receive special consideration.
Documents Needed to Apply
To apply successfully, applicants must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy.
Special Instruction to Applicants
For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at https://mtsu.edu/facultyrecruitment/.
If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Tammy Melton at Tammy.Melton@mtsu.edu.
MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
- 13 paid University holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
- Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://www.mtsu.edu/police/docs/2023AnnualSecurityReport.pdf or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you must provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.
Application Review Date: 04/16/2024
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