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Assistant Teaching Professor

Requisition Number:

59862

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

City

Boulder

State

Colorado

Employment Type:

Faculty

Schedule:

Full-Time

Posting Close Date:

08-Nov-2024

Date Posted:

17-Oct-2024

Job Summary

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a Teaching Assistant Professor position. The individual who fills this position will teach general chemistry lectures and laboratories. Preference will be given to individuals who can also teach inorganic Chemistry. This is a full-time (100%) academic year appointment, which will start in January 2025.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

As one of the nation's top-ranked Tier 1 research institutions, the Department of Chemistry is internationally recognized for its outstanding research efforts and education. The Chemistry faculty conduct research in all areas of chemistry, including analytical, materials and nanoscience, organic, and physical chemistry. The Department of Chemistry is a part of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder, whose faculty conduct research, scholarship, creative work, and education in more than 60 fields. The college leads nationally in undergraduate and graduate education, bringing world-class research and scholarship to our students, both in and out of the classroom. The college is the academic home to all five of the university’s Nobel laureates. Additionally, it is home to the university’s four National Medal of Science winners, eight MacArthur "Genius Award" winners, 100 Fulbright Scholars, 17 Guggenheim Fellows, 14 Packard Fellows, 24 members of the National Academy of Sciences, and 23 members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. CU-Boulder is the only university in the Rocky Mountain region in the American Association of Universities, a group of the nation’s leading research institutions. 

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What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

  • Teaching general chemistry lectures and laboratories. 
  • Teaching inorganic chemistry lectures and laboratories, if appropriate.​

What You Should Know

  • As part of the University of Colorado Boulder’s deep commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, the campus has implemented a reference check program with respect to final candidates for tenured faculty appointments. The reference check program is intended to allow CU Boulder to collect and review information about a candidate's conduct at their previous institutions, specifically conduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/or discrimination – before making hiring decisions. All final candidates for tenured faculty appointments are required to complete an Authorization to Release Information.

What We Can Offer

  • ​​Starting salary will be within the posted range of $60,000-$65,000 depending upon accomplishments, including years of experience in a comparable faculty position. We also offer a moving allowance. 
  • ​If within a 12-month period you exercise your right to willfully terminate your employment with the University of Colorado, you hereby agree to reimburse the department for your relocation expense.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

  • ​​Ph.D. in Chemistry, or a related field at the time of appointment​.

Special Instructions

To apply for this position, please submit the following materials:
  1. Curriculum Vitae/Resume
  2. ​Cover letter, which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications. 
  3. ​Statement of Teaching Philosophy 
​During the application process, you will need to enter the contact information for three references. We will request letters of recommendation and additional materials, if needed, as the search progresses.

​Full consideration will be given to applications that are submitted by October 25, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted until November 8, 2024.​ 

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu