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Assistant Teaching Professor in Chemistry

Position Number: 6151298
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Position Type: Science - Chemistry

Assistant Teaching Professor in Chemistry - 36630 Faculty

Description
Assistant Teaching Professor - Chemistry

Chemistry and Biochemistry, College of Letters, Arts and Sciences

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Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking an Assistant Teaching Professor in Chemistry to join our team! UCCS offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment that fosters innovation, growth, and the holistic development of its students.

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Salary/Pay Range: $50,000 annually. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Work Location: In-person

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Summary

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs invites applications for a full-time chemistry instructor (1.0 FTE - benefits eligible) position starting in August 2025. This position is not eligible for tenure. Duties may include teaching on-site chemistry lecture and lab courses, with other courses possible depending on the expertise of the successful candidate. The full teaching load associated with this position is 24 contact hours per 9-month academic year, which is approximately 12 hours in the lab/classroom per week during the 9-month academic year.

Job competencies include:

1) Ability to teach in both a chemistry lecture and laboratory setting.

2) Strong organizational skills pertaining to curricular design and execution.

3) Ability to actively engage with a broad student population.

4) The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

5) Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

Potential applicants who are concerned about these competencies, their fit for the position, or any other position-related questions are encouraged to email the posting contact, Dr. Andrew Klocko, at aklocko@uccs.edu, for additional information.

The normal workload for this position is 95% teaching and 5% service, with potential for this workload distribution to be modified to reflect specific duties negotiated upon the successful candidate's hiring.

Qualifications
Qualifications

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

· Master's degree in Chemistry or a closely related scientific field is required.

· PhD in Chemistry or a closely related scientific field is preferred.

Tentative Search Timeline

Priority will be given to applications submitted by: May 18^th, 2025 at 11:59pm.
Potential interview dates: semifinalist interviews should occur during the week of June 2^nd, 2025; finalist interviews should occur during the week of June 9^th, 2025.
Potential start date: August 18, 2025.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications submitted by May, 18th, 2025, by 11:59pm MDT will receive full consideration. Incomplete applications or applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Apply at cu.edu/cu-careers Gob#: 36630). Official transcripts will be required upon hire. If you have technical difficulties with your application, please contact the CU Careers help desk at 303-860-4200, #5 or cucareershelp@cu.edu. Job-related inquiries should be directed to the posting contact, Dr. Andrew Klocko, at aklocko@uccs.edu. The Chemistry department will not be sponsoring VISAs for this position. Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Unofficial transcript(s), Statement of Teaching Philosophy Application Materials Instructions: To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting: A Cover Letter and CV/Resume, as required by the CU application system to apply for this position. A one-page Teaching Philosophy with your application. An unofficial copy of your undergraduate transcript(s) with your application. Applicants must include the Teaching Philosophy and unofficial undergraduate transcript(s) for their application to be considered complete and be evaluated by the hiring committee. When submitting the materials, check the Job Specific Attachments box next to each document in order for the search committee members to see your materials.

Job Category: Faculty

Primary Location: Colorado Springs Department: C0001 -- Colorado Springs Campus - 40063 - LAS-Chemistry

Schedule: Full-time

Posting Date: Apr 16, 2025

Unposting Date: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Andrew Klocko Posting Contact Email: aklocko@uccs.edu Position Number: 00480720