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Job Title

Adjunct Faculty in Chemistry

Agency

Texas A&M University - San Antonio

Department

Department of Natural Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

San Antonio, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Natural Sciences, in the College of Arts and Sciences, is seeking applications from qualified candidates for a part-time non-tenure track adjunct faculty position in Chemistry. We seek qualified instructors to teach face-to-face lecture and laboratory courses during the daytime hours in organic chemistry courses as well as general chemistry courses. This is for the spring semester with potential to teach in the fall and summer as well. Responsibilities include creating and maintaining a safe environment for instruction and learning in a laboratory setting.

Salary: $3,000 per 3-credit course, $2,000 per 3-hour laboratory

Required Education and Experience:

+ Master’s degree in Chemistry or a related field, from a regionally accredited institution.

+ Must have 18 graduate credit hours in related area.

Preferred Education and Experience:

+ Completed Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field.

+ Experience teaching at the college level.

+ Experience working with all students from different backgrounds and settings.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

+ Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

+ Strong self-discipline and ability to work independently.

+ Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Finalists will be required to provide three current, original letters of recommendation to the Search Committee Chair. The letters should be less than one year old and should bear the writer’s actual signature.

Before issuing a letter of appointment, official transcripts (hard copy or verified e-copy) must be received directly from each degree-granting institution. We cannot accept transcripts issued directly to the candidate. If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.

Verified Electronic Copies of Official transcript should be sent to:

e-mail: [email protected]

Hard Copies of Official transcripts should be sent to the address listed below:

Adjunct Faculty of Chemistry Position

c/o Catalina Salinas

Department of Natural Sciences

Texas A&M University- San Antonio

One University Way

San Antonio, Texas 78224

The selected candidates must pass a pre-employment background investigation to be hired for this position.

Please direct any questions to Megan Wise de Valdez, Chair - Department of Natural Sciences at [email protected]

Applicant Instructions:

Please make sure to provide the following documents:

+ Application

+ A Curriculum Vitae (CV)

+ A Letter of Interest – make sure to include which chemistry course subjects you feel comfortable teaching and a teaching statement/philosophy.

+ Contact information for three references.

+ Unofficial transcripts

For detailed instructions on how to apply for any position on our website, please use the following link:

http://www.tamusa.edu/humanresources/job-opportunities/index.html ​

Summary of Employee Benefits:

www.tamusa.edu/human-resources/documents/Summary-of-Employees-Benefits1.pdf

Texas A&M University-San Antonio values community engagement and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well-being and prosperity of our communities.

Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application. Once the application is submitted , no changes or revisions can be made.  If you have issues with adding documents to your application, please contact HR at 210-784-2058.

In compliance with ADA, if accommodations are needed for the application process, please contact HR at (210) 784-2058.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.