Job Description
Job Title: Full-Time Faculty - Chemistry
Department: Biology and Chemistry
Reports To: Chair
Salary Range: $62,000 - $70,000, (salary is commensurate with experience)
OVERVIEW OF THE UNIVERSITY Washington Adventist University (WAU) is a Christ-centered institution of higher education that
supports a culture of excellence where all feel valued. Nestled in a desirable residential
community in Takoma Park, Maryland, WAU offers its faculty and staff an environment where
professional expertise is valued and lasting connections between co-workers are formed as we
work together to ensure the success of our students. Regardless of title, every employee supports
WAU's vision of producing graduates who bring moral leadership and competence to their
communities.
Washington Adventist University is seeking applications for an undergraduate chemistry
professor. Primary consideration will be given to individuals with a Ph.D. in organic, analytical,
or physical chemistry. The successful candidate will be responsible for up to three chemistry
courses per semester, academic advising and assessment, and other duties.
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION •Teach two to three chemistry courses per semester. One course will typically be an
upper-division course (biochemistry, quantitative analysis, or physical chemistry) while
the other two will be lower division.
•Develop an elective course in area of expertise.
•Design small research projects that will serve as supplementary academic activities for
selected students, with strong scientific inclinations.
•Advise Biochemistry undergraduates in their academic careers. Help them devise class
schedules each semester and keep them focused on meeting graduation requirements.
•Assist in maintaining and operating the chemistry laboratories. This includes overseeing
undergraduate teaching assistants and waste management.
•Serve on at least two college committees.
•Participate in recruitment activities for the Department.
•Develop a network of contacts to assist our students in tapping into the wealth of the
chemistry community found in the Washington, D.C. area.
QUALIFICATIONS •Ph.D. degree in General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry or/and Biochemistry, Chemical
Sciences, or a related field from an accredited university.
•Post-doctoral experience desired.
•Prior college or university teaching experience preferred.
•Ability to integrate technology into course delivery and practical life applications.
•Ability to communicate and work with a diverse population of students both in and
outside the classroom via a Learning Management System platform (Desire2Learn).
•Excellent written and oral communication skills.
•Knowledge of, and commitment to, the university's philosophy and mission.
Expanded Job Description for Chemistry Faculty •Teach two to three chemistry courses per semester. The preferred candidate will be
qualified to teach courses in organic chemistry, quantitative analysis, and/or physical
chemistry. Other teaching assignments could include a non-majors course for allied
health or pre-Nursing chemistry course. The normal teaching load will be 24 semester
hours of course-work per academic year. Each course will require the organization,
development, and supervision of a two-to-three-hour lab session per week. The
laboratory courses address practical elements in each course, as well as the use and
mastering of techniques useful in a job-related setting. Undergraduate teaching assistants
are normally available for lower-division laboratory sessions.
•Develop a course in the area in which the terminal degree was awarded in, or similar.
This course is expected to complement the overall emphasis of the program, which
includes preparing students pursuing careers in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and in the
biotechnology sector. Course should consist of an upper division course, with or without
a laboratory component and may field trips possibilities, internships, and research
assistantship for qualified students.
•Design small-scale research projects involving existing resources and requiring some
additional investment. A record of extramural support is desired, but not required.
Opportunities for small-scale projects may include summer research activities and
programs available for visiting high school students.
•Advise Biochemistry undergraduates in their academic careers. In addition, there is the
possibility of advising pre-allied health students (pre-PT, pre-OT, pre-PA, etc.). As
needed, will assist students to devise class schedules each semester and keep students
focused on meeting graduation requirements. For productive advising, this will require
maintaining files for each advisee. The successful candidate may engage in initiatives for
recruiting, maintaining internship connections and building a network of contacts to assist
our students in tapping into the wealth of the chemistry community found in the
Washington, D.C. area. Collectively these activities may comprise 6 semester hours.
•Oversee undergraduate teaching assistants and waste management operations. Other
duties involved in maintaining normal operation of the laboratory areas may also be
necessary. These responsibilities work toward the greater goal of developing and
improving the over-all quality of the Biochemistry program.
•Serve on at least two college committees, one of which will eventually be the Pre-
Professional School Screening Committee. As a contributing faculty member, regular
involvement in the college community is highly desirable.
•Participating in recruitment activities for the Department are essential to help the
Department remain competitive and grow in the 21 st Century. These activities may
include, but are not limited to, involvement in University-sponsored activities, outreach
to local high schools, participation in STEM fairs, etc.
•Develop a network of contacts to assist our students in tapping into the wealth of the
chemistry community found in the Washington, D.C. area. The end goal for this may
include field trips possibilities, internships, and research assistantship for qualified
students.
Title VII Exception Notice: Washington Adventist University is committed to equal employment opportunities, and does not
discriminate on the basis of gender, disability, age, race, color, or national origin. The University
reserves constitutional and statutory rights as a religious institution and employer to give
preference in employment to members of the Seventh-day Adventist church, and claims specific
exemption from Title IX provisions as set forth in 34 CRF (and subsections), insofar as they
conflict with the Seventh-day Adventist teaching and practices. Washington Adventist University
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