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Position Summary

The Analytical and Physical (A/P) Laboratory Coordinators will oversee operation of several courses including freshman-level honors general chemistry (CEM 185H), sophomore-level quantitative analysis (CEM 262), as well as upper-level courses in instrumental analysis (CEM 333, 395 and 435) and molecular spectroscopy (CEM 495). The coordinators will report to the Chemistry Chair and will work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students in the Chemistry Department in providing a comprehensive undergraduate laboratory training to our students. In addition to the modern instrumentation housed in our A/P laboratories, students use state-of-the-art instruments in our departmental X-ray crystallography and magnetic resonance  research facilities.

Each Coordinator’s primary function will be to provide an excellent A/P chemistry laboratory experience for undergraduate students while creating a sense of community among our chemistry majors. Their responsibilities include teaching and the administration of their assigned laboratory courses, the design and update of new and existing experiments, acquisition and maintenance of laboratory instruments, and the mentorship of graduate teaching assistants.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Ph.D. Chemistry or related field

Minimum Requirements

A Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related field, with emphasis or experience in Analytical and/or Physical Chemistry, as well as teaching experience at the undergraduate level are required.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with maintaining laboratory instrumentation and computers, and in teaching assistant training are desirable. Applicants are also welcome to provide evidence for teamwork and problem-solving skills. In addition, applicants must be committed to enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the classroom.

Required Application Materials

Application materials should include a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, a Description of Previous Teaching and Laboratory Development Experience, a Statement of Teaching Philosophy including experience with, or ideas for, enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in a laboratory setting, and the names and email addresses of three references.

Together-we-will Statement

Special Instructions

Interested individuals should provide a single electronic (PDF) document submitted under Other” that includes the following items: Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Description of Previous Teaching and Laboratory Development Experience, and Statement of Teaching Philosophy. In addition, the applicant will provide three names of references with email addresses as directed on the website. MSU is an affirmative-action, equal opportunity employer and is committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. The University actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities. MSU is committed to providing a work environment that supports employees work and personal life, and offers employment assistance to the spouse or partner of candidates for faculty and academic staff positions.

Review of Applications Begins On

06/10/2022

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