Academic

Assistant Professor of Chemistry

University of Wisconsin Colleges
UW-Rock County

Beginning 26 August 2010

The Department of Chemistry in the University of Wisconsin Colleges invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Chemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Rock County campus. Part of the world-renowned University of Wisconsin System, the UW Colleges offers freshman/sophomore instruction in the liberal arts for students beginning work towards a bachelor's degree, as well as instruction for students preparing for professional programs, in the engineering, pharmaceutical and medical fields among others.

The Campus:

The Rock County campus is located in Janesville, a city of 60,000 near the Wisconsin-Illinois border and is one of the fastest growing municipalities in the state. The proximity to the state capitol in Madison is a plus. Currently the campus serves nearly 1200 students in a college environment that provides for small classes and individualized student attention. The campus is currently experiencing rapid growth, owing in part to collaborative degree programs in engineering and nursing. For more information about the UW Colleges please see www.uwc.edu and for UW-Rock County see rock.uwc.edu.

TITLE:

Assistant Professor of Chemistry

APPOINTMENT:

Tenure-track faculty appointment in the Department of Chemistry begins 26 August, 2010.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ph.D. (required for tenure, ABD acceptable for the application) in Chemistry with emphasis in organic and biochemistry preferred. Primary interest in teaching undergraduates at the lower division level is required, especially those in the collaborative nursing program with UW-Oshkosh, and experience with teaching university-level courses is preferred. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to, and success in, teaching and working with undergraduate students. Successful candidates will also have the preparation and background suitable to meet the responsibilities listed below. Also desirable are interest and/or experience in using instructional technology and distance education, teaching in interdisciplinary teams, and/or learning communities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching a selection of organic, biochemistry and introductory chemistry courses for 12-15 contact hours per week is expected. Maintenance of the organic chemistry facility, which is dedicated to microscale methods, is expected. This is a tenure track position and as such, it requires excellence in teaching, continued professional development, and institutional and community service.

SALARY:

Starting salary currently is $43,000 for the academic year. Teaching in summer and winter sessions may offer additional opportunities for compensation. An outstanding benefits package is included with the appointment. Please seewww.uwsa.edu/hr/benefits.

DEADLINE:

All application materials must be received on or before January 5, 2010.

APPLICATION:

Send letter of interest, a statement of teaching philosophy and professional goals, current vita, official or unofficial transcripts of all university work, three current letters of recommendation, and your wishes regarding application confidentiality to chase.janisch@uwc.edu. Additional evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as a teaching portfolio, student opinion of teaching, pedagogical research, etc.) is welcome.

Materials that cannot be submitted electronically should be sent to:

Chase Janisch
UW Colleges Human Resources
432 N. Lake Street
Madison, WI 53706

Applications must be accompanied by a statement of whether the applicant wishes to have the application held in confidence or made available to the public upon request. If requested, confidentiality of an application can be maintained until an applicant is deemed a finalist in the search.

For further information, contact Dr. Kimberly Schatz, Chair, Department of Chemistry at kimberly.schatz@uwc.edu or 920-832-2855.

Employment will require a criminal background check. The UW Colleges is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages women, members of minority groups, and veterans to apply.