Job description
College of Arts and Sciences
Assignment Category
Full-Time
Rank: Assistant Professor
Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track
Payroll Status: Faculty 9
Job Description
The Department of Chemistry at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks candidates for a full-time, non-tenure-track position at the anticipated rank of Assistant Professor. We seek applicants who demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence in a range of courses taken by first-year students including majors and nonmajors. Therefore, a successful applicant will primarily teach General Chemistry and/or Introductory Chemistry lectures and, with approval from the chair, may also contribute to upper division courses. Faculty in these positions frequently collaborate with multiple units across campus including Nursing, Mathematics, Medicine, and Biology. The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) treasures our student body and is committed to their success. Members of the CAS community are expected to reflect our values in both our work and learning environment as well as in our efforts to serve and engage the community.
We seek applicants who have previously demonstrated a commitment to teaching excellence in chemistry and have a strong interest in chemical pedagogy. Candidates with demonstrated teaching expertise in large classroom (100+ students) environments are especially encouraged to apply.
This position is a 9-month, full-time, non-tenure earning, career-track appointment. Duties include:
- Teaching up to three lecture sections of first-year chemistry per semester and ensuring uniform curricular coverage.
- Collaborating with general chemistry faculty to ensure a comprehensive undergraduate first-year chemistry experience is offered.
- Developing course materials as it pertains to instruction, including materials to facilitate student learning.
- Developing curricula, when needed, using chemical education best practices.
- Serving on department committees including those related to undergraduate education.
- Building and maintaining the relevant online course management pages (lecture and recitation where required) with respect to course material, assignments, assessments, and grades.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Known for its innovative and interdisciplinary approach to education at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, a part of the University of Alabama System, is an internationally renowned research university and academic medical center with more than $715 million in annual research funding and an economic impact on the state exceeding $12.1 billion a year. UAB is Alabama’s largest employer, with some 28,000 employees, and was named Forbes’ No. 1 Large Employer in the United States in 2021. In the Fall 2022 semester, UAB enrollment surpassed 21,500 for the fifth consecutive year. The university offers more than 180 degree programs in nine schools and one college. The pillars of UAB’s mission include education, research, innovation and economic development, community engagement, and patient care.
The UAB Chemistry Department offers B.S. (ACS-Approved), M.S., and Ph.D. degrees, and has major research interests in drug discovery, organic synthesis, structural biochemistry, radiochemistry biophysical chemistry, nanoscience, and polymer/advanced materials. UAB is dedicating significant resources towards its science infrastructure in the next few years, with Phase I of a new Science and Engineering Complex (S&EC) opening in Fall 2023. Phase I of the S&EC includes newly designed organic chemistry teaching laboratories. A future phase of the S&EC will include a new wing that will house the remainder of the Chemistry Department.
Birmingham Alabama is listed as one of the top 100 places to live in the country (US News & World Report). Originally the epicenter for the iron and steel industry, Birmingham’s economy now centers on its world-class healthcare facilities, as well as banking, finance, and insurance. Birmingham is known for its central role in the civil rights movement and is now a focal point for cultural activities in Alabama. Residents enjoy numerous galleries, theaters, museums, and family-oriented activities. Those who enjoy outdoor activities will find abundant local opportunities, as Birmingham is located in one of the southernmost valleys and ridges of the Appalachian Mountain chain. Birmingham offers the advantages of urban life in a mid-size city with a more affordable cost of living than is found in similarly sized cities.
Required Qualifications
Candidates for this position must have a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry with a strong background in chemical education or a closely related discipline.
Open Until Filled: Yes
Nondiscrimination Statement
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
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About University of Alabama at Birmingham
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How to apply
Qualified applicants should upload the following application materials: 1) a cover letter indicating their interest, 2) a detailed curriculum vita, 3) a 2-page statement on their teaching philosophy as it relates to their teaching experience and 4) a minimum of three letters of reference sent confidentially to support their application. The anticipated start date is Fall 2026.
