Full-Time Faculty - Chemistry

Job Title : Full-Time Faculty - Chemistry

Department : Biology and Chemistry

Reports To : Chair

Salary Range : $62,000 - $70,000, (salary is commensurate with experience)

OVERVIEW OF THE UNIVERSITY

Washington Adventist University (WAU) is a Christ-centered institution of higher education that

supports a culture of excellence where all feel valued. Nestled in a desirable residential

community in Takoma Park, Maryland, WAU offers its faculty and staff an environment where

professional expertise is valued and lasting connections between co-workers are formed as we

work together to ensure the success of our students. Regardless of title, every employee supports

WAU’s vision of producing graduates who bring moral leadership and competence to their

communities.

Washington Adventist University is seeking applications for an undergraduate chemistry

professor. Primary consideration will be given to individuals with a Ph.D. in organic, analytical,

or physical chemistry. The successful candidate will be responsible for up to three chemistry

courses per semester, academic advising and assessment, and other duties.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION

Teach two to three chemistry courses per semester. One course will typically be an

upper-division course (biochemistry, quantitative analysis, or physical chemistry) while

the other two will be lower division.

Develop an elective course in area of expertise.

Design small research projects that will serve as supplementary academic activities for

selected students, with strong scientific inclinations.

Advise Biochemistry undergraduates in their academic careers. Help them devise class

schedules each semester and keep them focused on meeting graduation requirements.

Assist in maintaining and operating the chemistry laboratories. This includes overseeing

undergraduate teaching assistants and waste management.

Serve on at least two college committees.

Participate in recruitment activities for the Department.

Develop a network of contacts to assist our students in tapping into the wealth of the

chemistry community found in the Washington, D.C. area.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. degree in General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry or / and Biochemistry, Chemical

Sciences, or a related field from an accredited university.

Post-doctoral experience desired.

Prior college or university teaching experience preferred.

Ability to integrate technology into course delivery and practical life applications.

Ability to communicate and work with a diverse population of students both in and

outside the classroom via a Learning Management System platform (Desire2Learn).

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Knowledge of, and commitment to, the university’s philosophy and mission.

Expanded Job Description for Chemistry Faculty

Teach two to three chemistry courses per semester. The preferred candidate will be

qualified to teach courses in organic chemistry, quantitative analysis, and / or physical

chemistry. Other teaching assignments could include a non-majors course for allied

health or pre-Nursing chemistry course. The normal teaching load will be 24 semester

hours of course-work per academic year. Each course will require the organization,

development, and supervision of a two-to-three-hour lab session per week. The

laboratory courses address practical elements in each course, as well as the use and

mastering of techniques useful in a job-related setting. Undergraduate teaching assistants

are normally available for lower-division laboratory sessions.

Develop a course in the area in which the terminal degree was awarded in, or similar.

This course is expected to complement the overall emphasis of the program, which

includes preparing students pursuing careers in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and in the

biotechnology sector. Course should consist of an upper division course, with or without

a laboratory component and may field trips possibilities, internships, and research

assistantship for qualified students.

Design small-scale research projects involving existing resources and requiring some

additional investment. A record of extramural support is desired, but not required.

Opportunities for small-scale projects may include summer research activities and

programs available for visiting high school students.

Advise Biochemistry undergraduates in their academic careers. In addition, there is the

possibility of advising pre-allied health students (pre-PT, pre-OT, pre-PA, etc.). As

needed, will assist students to devise class schedules each semester and keep students

focused on meeting graduation requirements. For productive advising, this will require

maintaining files for each advisee. The successful candidate may engage in initiatives for

recruiting, maintaining internship connections and building a network of contacts to assist

our students in tapping into the wealth of the chemistry community found in the

Washington, D.C. area. Collectively these activities may comprise 6 semester hours.

Oversee undergraduate teaching assistants and waste management operations. Other

duties involved in maintaining normal operation of the laboratory areas may also be

necessary. These responsibilities work toward the greater goal of developing and

improving the over-all quality of the Biochemistry program.

Serve on at least two college committees, one of which will eventually be the Pre-

Professional School Screening Committee. As a contributing faculty member, regular

involvement in the college community is highly desirable.

Participating in recruitment activities for the Department are essential to help the

Department remain competitive and grow in the 21 st Century. These activities may

include, but are not limited to, involvement in University-sponsored activities, outreach

to local high schools, participation in STEM fairs, etc.

Develop a network of contacts to assist our students in tapping into the wealth of the

chemistry community found in the Washington, D.C. area. The end goal for this may

include field trips possibilities, internships, and research assistantship for qualified

students.

Title VII Exception Notice :

Washington Adventist University is committed to equal employment opportunities, and does not

discriminate on the basis of gender, disability, age, race, color, or national origin. The University

reserves constitutional and statutory rights as a religious institution and employer to give

preference in employment to members of the Seventh-day Adventist church, and claims specific

exemption from Title IX provisions as set forth in 34 CRF (and subsections), insofar as they

conflict with the Seventh-day Adventist teaching and practices.