Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Purpose:

Bethel University is an inclusive Christian community dedicated to equipping individuals for a life of service throughacademic, spiritual, social, and experiential learning to go forth and transform the world. We are seeking a chemist to join ourfaculty. The ideal candidate will have graduate level coursework in chemistry, biochemistry, or related field and have demonstratedexcellence in undergraduate teaching and mentoring. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses, advise and mentor students,and participate in service to the University and broader community. This position is for a faculty member who values excellent undergraduateteaching, as there is very little focus on scholarship.

Essential Functions:

Teach undergraduate courses in chemistryfor majors and non-majors, as assigned according to divisional needs and the candidate's expertise. Develop and implementeffective student-centered teaching strategies for lectures and laboratory experiences. Advise and mentor student in academicplanning and professional development. Participate in curriculum development and ongoing assessment of courses and programs,contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and alignment with institutional learning outcomes.

RequiredQualifications:

Demonstrated ability or strong promise to teach effective lectures and laboratories at the undergraduatelevel in chemistry or a closely related field. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to workeffectively with college students in advising, mentoring, and classroom settings. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability tobuild constructive relationships with students, staff, faculty colleagues, and community partners. Organizational andtime-management skills sufficient to balance teaching, advising, scholarship, and service responsibilities. Commitment tomentoring and supporting students from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Education:

Required:

Master'sdegree (at least 18 graduate hours) in chemistry, biochemistry, or a closely related field. Candidates should have the ability toteach biochemistry and other upper division courses as needed.

Preferred:

Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry, or a closely relatedfield. Additional training or experience in laboratory, field-based, or interdisciplinary instruction. Candidates withexperience with writing and acquiring grants. Applicants should include a cover letter highlighting your qualifications, A CVlisting your teaching, scholarship, mentoring, and other service experiences, a copy of your unofficial graduate transcript, and contactinformation for three profession references. Bethel University is a private, Christ-centered, 4-year university located in the ruralcommunity of Mckenzie in western Tennessee. Despite being one of the oldest higher education institutions in Tennessee, we strive to offerexcellent student-centered education in a family-friendly Christian environment.