Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

About FIU

Florida International University is Miami’s public research university, focused on student success. According to U.S. News and World Report, FIU has 42 top-50 rankings in the nation among public universities. FIU is a top U.S. research university (R1), with more than $200 million in annual expenditures. FIU ranks 15th in the nation among public universities for patent production, which drives innovation, and is one of the institutions that helps make Florida the top state for higher education. The Next Horizon fundraising campaign is furthering FIU’s commitment to providing students Worlds Ahead opportunities. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers, and supports artistic and cultural engagement through its three museums: Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, the Wolfsonian-FIU, and the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU. FIU is a member of Conference USA, with more than 400 student-athletes participating in 18 sports. The university has awarded more than 330,000 degrees to many leaders in South Florida and beyond. For more information about FIU, visit www.fiu.edu.

Job Information

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Florida International University invites applications for a full-time, permanent Assistant Teaching Professor position in General Chemistry, starting in January 2025. The position requires a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry or related field and experience teaching undergraduate students. At FIU, we encourage faculty to incorporate innovative teaching methods into their classroom such as but not limited to active learning methods and the use of simulations in our general chemistry courses. The duties of the position will primarily include teaching in the area of general chemistry and other courses at the undergraduate level.

The ideal candidate is expected to continue to take an active role in curriculum reform efforts (including labs) and developing potential new courses in various modalities. The candidate is expected to have departmental administration and committee duties as a full-time teaching faculty and is expected to have full-time presence on campus. The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, with over 40 faculty from 13 different countries, has dynamic and growing Ph.D. programs in Chemistry and Biochemistry supporting over 100 graduate students, as well as a vibrant undergraduate program with over 100 B.A. and B.S. graduates each year. FIU offers highly competitive salary, attractive compensation packages, and opportunities for promotion.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID [Job Opening ID number] at careers.fiu.edu and attach a cover letter, C.V. and teaching philosophy. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least 3 references who will be contacted as determined by the search committee. To receive full consideration, applications and required materials should be received by August 30, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Job Category

Faculty

Pre-Employment Requirements

Criminal Background Check

How To Apply

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in “My Applications“. 

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

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