Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), Chemistry, Physics and Engineering

The Department of Chemistry, Physics and Engineering at Cameron University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position beginning in August 2021. The Department has 11 full time faculty members and offers programs leading to BS degrees in Chemistry (including ACS Certified) and Physics, and an AAS in Engineering. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching specific chemistry courses to include General Chemistry I and II with labs, Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry, Quantitative Chemistry, and Instrumental Methods of Analysis along with other general education courses (including online). Analytical instruments include: two IR spectrometers, benchtop multinuclear NMR, benchtop X-ray diffractometer, DSC, TGA, AA, GC-Mass spectrometer and more. Many of the instruments are less than five years old. Responsibilities for the tenure-track position also include accomplishing scholarly activity such as undergraduate research and service work.

SUPERVISION:

The position will report to the chairperson of the Department of Chemistry, Physics and Engineering.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

PhD in Chemistry specializing in analytical chemistry from a regionally accredited university, and prior undergraduate teaching experience. For appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, the Ph.D. must be completed and recorded on the transcript before August 2021.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants with demonstrated excellence in teaching chemistry at the undergraduate level will receive preference.

SALARY:

Commensurate with education and experience.

BENEFITS:

Cameron University offers a wide variety of comprehensive programs to benefit our employees. We are proud to offer such benefits as paid medical coverage for our employees, ample time off opportunities and employee tuition waiver programs. To view all benefits available to employees, visit: https://www.cameron.edu/hr/faculty-benefits-summary.

INSTITUTION:

Cameron University (www.cameron.edu) is a state-supported regional institution located in Lawton, Oklahoma, that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. Dedicated to excellence, the university provides a wide range of economic, cultural, and educational opportunities for the betterment of all citizens. Master's-level graduate degrees are offered in business, behavioral sciences and education; baccalaureate programs are offered in more than forty disciplines, and associate degrees are offered in many other studies. The close proximity of Fort Sill contributes to an area rich in cultural diversity and provides the opportunity for many cooperative efforts. The combined community of Lawton/Fort Sill has a population of more than 100,000 and is located adjacent to the picturesque Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. A copy of the University's Annual Security Report, listing crime statistics and university policies, is available by contacting the Office of Public Safety or by accessing the report online at www.cameron.edu/ops.

APPLYING:

Attachments should include a cover letter indicating experience applicable to position, resume, transcripts (unofficial are acceptable at this point), names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references.

DEADLINE:

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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