Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Overview

Lincoln University (LU), a historically Black, regional, comprehensive, liberal arts university is one of the 17 state-related institutions within the Pennsylvania Higher Education System. The university enrolls over 2,000 students, employs more than 100 full-time faculty members, and offers more than 30 undergraduate programs, and selected graduate programs.

Diversity is at the core of LU’s history, mission, and values. We understand the value of diversifying our faculty and pursue that standard of excellence by focusing our recruitment efforts to attract candidates with rich and varied backgrounds, scholarship, and experience.

JOB SUMMARY:

Lincoln University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Chemistry (expertise in Polymer Chemistry or Computational Science are desired). In addition to upper-level courses in the applicant’s field of interest, the applicant will also be responsible for teaching introductory chemistry and physics courses for majors and general education courses for non-science majors (ie. Physical Science), as needed by the department. The successful candidate will be a dynamic teacher of undergraduate students as well as a scholar with an ambitious research and publication agenda. The ideal candidate will show evidence of thoughtful intellectual engagement with chemistry. Candidates will be expected to teach four courses a semester and be expected to teach in-person courses ranging from chemistry to physics.

The successful candidate must possess a Ph.D. by the hire date.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The successful candidate will:
• Offer dynamic, engaging, and student-centered pedagogy utilizing up-to-date expertise in chemistry and the best pedagogical practices in STEM.
• Will teach 4 courses in-person a semester including polymer chemistry, introductory chemistry and physics for majors, and general education chemistry and physics courses for non-majors (ie. Physical Science) and actively mentor and advise students.
• Will be a contributing member of departmental and university required meetings and initiatives.
• Maintain active professional engagement and student-centered research, which are required for promotion and tenure consideration.
• Will share the University’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and anti-racist pedagogy and be prepared to join an active cohort of faculty who teach undergraduate courses and advise/mentor students.

EDUCATION:

• A Ph.D. in chemistry or related discipline (completed by the time of hire).

EXPERIENCE:

• Evidence of 1+ years of teaching at undergraduate level
• Proven agenda of research and professional engagement
• Communication skills consistent with effective teaching, mentoring and motivating chemistry and biochemistry majors from a broad range of cultural, ethnic, and economic backgrounds and actively participating in the department and broader university.
• Experience in course design, development, and assessment of student learning out comes.
• Experience utilizing LMS such as canvas and other software

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Moderate lifting up to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects; dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse; ability to hear and speak clearly; and body mobility to stoop, kneel, bend and reach.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is primarily performed in a university campus environment and requires a flexible schedule. The employee is subject to inside environmental conditions and protection from weather conditions.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

All applications should be submitted through the online portal. Only complete applications will be considered. Applicants must submit the following:

• A letter of application
• A current curriculum vita
• Undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial copies will suffice for initial screening).
• A statement of teaching philosophy
• A research statement
• A diversity statement that discusses the incorporation of the principles of diversity into your teaching, research, and service
• Three (3) references or three (3) current and relevant letters of recommendation

Review of applications will begin March 1, 2024 and continue until position is filled. Women and underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

Lincoln University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. The University is committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff.
Lincoln University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.