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Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number FAC00050PO24 Advertised Title Instructor - General or Organic Chemistry Campus Columbia College/Division College of Arts and Sciences Department CAS Chemistry and Biochemistry Advertised Salary Range We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 40 Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Basis 9 months Work County Richland Tenure Information Professional Track Job Search Category Faculty

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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is a national leader for teaching, research and innovation in the fundamental chemical and biochemical sciences that are helping shape America's future. The faculty of the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for a full time, professional-track position at the rank of Instructor to begin August 16, 2024. The position is a 9-month appointment This is an annual appointment that may be renewed contingent upon Dean's approval, satisfactory performance, departmental needs, and the availability of funding.

The successful candidate will teach 4 chemistry courses per semester (8 courses total per 9 month appointment) or the equivalent in chemistry labs (10 per semester to include preparation and upkeep). This would include Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry II or equivalent labs. The instructor will also provide support to other lecture or lab programs as necessary.

Required Education and Experience

Candidates must have a Master's degree in Chemistry with three years of teaching experience to include general chemistry, organic chemistry and chemistry for non-science majors. Candidate degree required by the start date.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. preferred.

Posting Detail Information

Desired Start Date 08/16/2024 Job Open Date 04/18/2024 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

All applicants must apply online at USCJobs at Applications must include: (1) a cover letter that describes their teaching interests and any scholarly activities, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) the names and email addresses of 3 references. Please be aware that 3 Letters of Recommendation will be requested at a later date.

Review of applications will begin on April 15, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. For questions, please contact Monique Daniels, Chemistry HR Representative (mns12@mailbox.sc.edu).

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* * Do you have a Master's degree in Chemistry with three years of teaching experience to include general chemistry, organic chemistry and chemistry for non-science majors?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

* Cover Letter

* Curriculum Vitae

* List of References and Contact Information

Optional Documents

* Letter of Recommendation 1

* Letter of Recommendation 2

* Letter of Recommendation 3

* Other Supporting Documents

* Teaching Statement

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