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Instructor - Chemistry

Instructor - Chemistry

Company:

Austin Peay State University

Job Location:

Clarksville, Tennessee

Category:

Chemistry

Type:

Full-Time

Job Description Austin Peay State University invites applications for individuals seeking a full-time instructor position (three-year, renewable, nontenure contract role) for the Department of Chemistry. This position is face-to-face/in-person teaching on the Clarksville campus starting in July 30, 2027. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain teaching experience in a supportive, student-centered department with a strong commitment to undergraduate education. The Department of Chemistry fosters collaboration among faculty and provides access to well-equipped teaching laboratories and shared instructional resources. Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach lecture and laboratory courses in introductory and general chemistry within the American Chemical Society-accredited Department of Chemistry. The instructor may have opportunities to teach additional upper-division courses within their field of study, depending on their experience and the Department's needs. Physical Requirements Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Required Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Chemistry or higher.

Demonstrated success as a teacher preferred.

Demonstrated commitment to effective, inclusive teaching in introductory and general chemistry.

Preference given to candidates with experience in Inorganic or Materials Chemistry, but all specialties considered.

A background search will be required of the successful applicant.

Special Instructions to Applicants Each applicant must include the names and contact information for three references, one of which must be from your most recent or current employer, with your application materials. Many people add this to the end of the CV. About Us Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 11,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 150,287 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN. Austin Peay State University is a proud supporter of hiring veterans. We hire veterans with equivalent experiences and pay grades from their military service, rather than requiring or preferring only college degrees. Please visit our website for more information on how veterans can qualify for additional employment opportunities at

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https://www.apsu.edu/human-resources/hiring-veterans/. Austin Peay State University (APSU) prohibits discrimination in all employment, programs, and activities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. For Title IX inquiries or complaints, contact: Chief of Institutional Culture & Title IX Coordinator, LaNeeça R. Williams at williamslr@apsu.edu 931-221-7690, Browning Building, Room 140, Clarksville, TN 37044. For other non-discrimination concerns, contact: Director of Institutional Culture & Title VI & Title VII Coordinator, Dr. Jo Baldwin at baldwinjapsu.edu 931-221-7178 or Associate Director of Accessibility Compliance & ADA/504 Coordinator, Jayme Glover at gloverj@apsu.edu 931-221-7160. View APSU's full nondiscrimination policy at Policy 6:001. HigherEd360 is part of the HigherEdJobs network.