Assistant Teaching Professor
Job no: 508462
Position type: Full-Time 9-Month
Department: 031900 - Chemistry
Location: Main Campus - Starkville, MS
Categories: Faculty
Position Open Date: Oct 16 2024
Position Function:
The Department of Chemistry at Mississippi State University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track Instructor I or Assistant Teaching Professor to teach online and/or face-to-face courses in Chemistry. Primary job duties include course assignments, e.g., instruction of introductory chemistry courses in the general chemistry and possibly organic chemistry sequences. Additional undergraduate courses could be assigned based on applicant experience and interest. In addition, job duties may include supervision and training of graduate student teaching assistants. Successful applicants should have a MS or PH.D. for rank at Instructor I and must have a Ph.D. by the time of appointment for rank of Assistant Teaching Professor. All Applicants must apply through and attach a cover letter, current curriculum vitae or resume, and the complete contact information for at least three professional references.
Salary Grade : UC
For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Department Profile:
Our Bulldog Department of Chemistry family of more than 120 dedicated personnel, including 30 faculty and staff, 90 students, and other associates hailing from more than 16 nations and 20+ states. We are a vibrant and multi-cultural leading academic unit in the College of Arts & Sciences.
In addition to serving the basic science and higher level chemistry curricula needs of nearly every major on campus including some 5000 non-majors, our department graduates an average of 18 Bachelor's, 4 Master's, and 10 Doctoral professionals in chemistry each year.
For more information on the Department of Chemistry, please visit
Anticipated Appointment Date:
January 1, 2025
Tenure Track Status:
Non-Tenure Track
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
-Teach up to four undergraduate classes each semester in the Department of Chemistry.
-Participate in departmental activities as assigned.
- Demonstrate a high commitment to quality teaching.
-Possess the skills needed to organize and manage assigned courses.
-Work effectively with students and colleagues.
-Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
PhD in Chemistry or equivalent at time of appointment
-Experience teaching general chemistry courses
Preferred Qualifications:
-Experience teaching Organic Chemistry courses
-Experience managing teaching assistants
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
-Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
-Strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to work with a wide range of individuals.
-Fluent skills managing and operating a Learning Management System
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
-Work is performed in a classroom environment
Instructions for Applying:
All applicants must apply online at and attach a cover letter, current curriculum vitae or resume, and the complete contact information for at least three professional references.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.
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Advertised: Oct 16 2024 Central Daylight Time
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