Chair, Chemistry, Tenure-Track Faculty
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 8, 2024
Job Title
Chair, Chemistry, Tenure-Track Faculty
Department
Dean Basic and Applied Sciences
University Expectation
MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching, robust research/creative activity, and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.
Salary
Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Job Summary/Basic Function
The College of Basic and Applied Sciences at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for an innovative leader to chair (position#104005) the Department of Chemistry. Applicants must have an established publication record and external funding record appropriate for appointment at the associate or full professor rank. Expedited tenure upon appointment is possible. The start date for the position is August 1, 2024.
The Department of Chemistry is a large and diverse department with 33 faculty members and over 500 students. The department has a significant and growing research footprint, with more than $3M currently committed to external funding. For more information about the department, please visit http://mtsu.edu/chemistry/.
The successful candidate will report directly to the Dean of the College of Basic and Applied Sciences and is expected to have a strong record in teaching, research, service, and administration or leadership at the department level. Primary responsibilities include strong departmental leadership and personnel management; stewardship of department resources; assessment and continual improvement of curriculum, pedagogy, and advising; attracting internal and external funding resources; supporting faculty research; recruiting quality students and faculty; mentorship of faculty members; student advising; development of sponsored research; peer-reviewed publications; and public service. The chair will have a reduced teaching load each semester.
Required Education
A terminal degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or a closely related field is required by the appointment date.
Documents Needed to Apply
To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research or creative activities (as appropriate to the discipline), and a statement of leadership philosophy as separate attachments at the time of online application.
Special Instruction to Applicants
For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at https://mtsu.edu/facultyrecruitment/.
If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Dennis Mullen at Dennis.Mullen@mtsu.edu.
MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://www.mtsu.edu/police/docs/2023AnnualSecurityReport.pdf or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you must provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.
Application Review Date: 11/08/2023
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Chair, Chemistry, Tenure-Track Faculty
Department
Dean Basic and Applied Sciences
University Expectation
MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching, robust research/creative activity, and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.
Salary
Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Job Summary/Basic Function
The College of Basic and Applied Sciences at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for an innovative leader to chair (position#104005) the Department of Chemistry. Applicants must have an established publication record and external funding record appropriate for appointment at the associate or full professor rank. Expedited tenure upon appointment is possible. The start date for the position is August 1, 2024.
The Department of Chemistry is a large and diverse department with 33 faculty members and over 500 students. The department has a significant and growing research footprint, with more than $3M currently committed to external funding. For more information about the department, please visit http://mtsu.edu/chemistry/.
The successful candidate will report directly to the Dean of the College of Basic and Applied Sciences and is expected to have a strong record in teaching, research, service, and administration or leadership at the department level. Primary responsibilities include strong departmental leadership and personnel management; stewardship of department resources; assessment and continual improvement of curriculum, pedagogy, and advising; attracting internal and external funding resources; supporting faculty research; recruiting quality students and faculty; mentorship of faculty members; student advising; development of sponsored research; peer-reviewed publications; and public service. The chair will have a reduced teaching load each semester.
Required Education
A terminal degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or a closely related field is required by the appointment date.
Documents Needed to Apply
To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research or creative activities (as appropriate to the discipline), and a statement of leadership philosophy as separate attachments at the time of online application.
Special Instruction to Applicants
For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at https://mtsu.edu/facultyrecruitment/.
If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Dennis Mullen at Dennis.Mullen@mtsu.edu.
MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
- 13 paid University holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
- Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://www.mtsu.edu/police/docs/2023AnnualSecurityReport.pdf or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you must provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.
Application Review Date: 11/08/2023
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