Open Rank Faculty in Dept of Chemistry and Physical Sciences

The Department of Chemistry and Physical Science invite applications for a tenure-track (Assistant) or tenured (Associate / Full) position to begin January 2025. The department seeks a candidate with teaching experience in calculus-based physics, physical chemistry, and the ability to supervise undergraduate student research. As Methodist University looks to expand its engineering offerings, candidates with experience in electrical or chemical engineering are especially encouraged to apply.

Teaching responsibilities are based on departmental and curriculum needs each year and encompass lecture and some laboratory courses. Primary teaching responsibilities will include Calculus-Based Physics I and II, General Chemistry I and II, and upper-level Chemistry courses.

Faculty members are expected to teach in the Methodist University core curriculum, mentor students, and participate in institutional service and the academic governance of the department, college, and university. Additionally, faculty members are encouraged to develop and maintain research projects involving undergraduate students.

We seek candidates whose teaching, research, and/or service has prepared them to address chemistry in the context of social responsibility, contribute to our ongoing efforts at engagement and inclusion of culturally diverse audiences in STEM and higher education, support departmental efforts to improve student career readiness, and add to ongoing efforts to increase the preparation, retention, and persistence of students in STEM.

Academic rank and salary are commensurate with level of education as well as professional and academic experience. Candidates should be interested in curriculum design and evaluation.

Application Materials

Candidates should submit the following:

• cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications;
• curriculum vitae;
• teaching statement describing teaching experience and philosophy, the teaching and learning pedagogies utilized, and also describe how your experience will support your teaching of our courses.
• statement of research interests describing potential research projects involving undergraduate students in any area of chemistry or physics and your ability to mentor undergraduate research projects in these areas.
• A concise equity and diversity statement about teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population
• contact information for three references.
  
  

Application review will begin immediatelyand will continue until the position is filled. This position is conditional based upon budgetary approval.

For inquiries, contact Virginia Piekarski (vpiekarski@methodist.edu) All applications should be submitted through the Methodist University Human Resources site: http://www.methodist.edu/positions-available.

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Physics, or a closely related field by the start date.
• Teaching and/or research experience in the areas of chemistry and/or physics.
• Commitment to inclusive pedagogy and teaching excellence.
• Ability to teach Calculus-Based Physics I and II, General Chemistry I or II, and Physical Chemistry. Instruction includes both the lecture and sometimes the accompanying lab.
• Ability to guide and mentor student research in chemistry and physics-based projects