Position Summary:

This half-time faculty member will teach on-ground and online chemistry lectures and labs on the Gainesville campus as a member of the Department of Math and Science. Possible courses for instruction include a one-semester health science chemistry survey, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry with all applicable laboratory sections for each course. Our department services undergraduate students with Biology, Health Science, and Exercise Science majors. Founded in 1878 and ranked by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College To Work For”, Brenau University is a supportive academic environment with strong community ties in Gainesville, Georgia. The projected start date for this position is August 1, 2024.

Minimum Qualifications:

• M.Sc. in Chemistry (Ph.D. preferred)

• Experience in teaching chemistry lectures and labs at the college level

• Experience in teaching chemistry for non-majors

• Evidence of strong written and oral communication skills

• Evidence of quality instructional methods, curriculum development, and distance learning

• Willingness to work in a collaborative environment

Responsibilities:

• Teach a course load of 12 credit hours per year (lectures and labs)

• Use Canvas LMS for course content and supplemental resources

• Continually revise course content and teaching methods in accordance with student needs and feedback

• Work in coordination with Laboratory Manager to maintain and supervise chemistry labs, including compliance with federal regulations

• Remain current in discipline and teaching through professional development

• Work in a professional and collegial manner with faculty, staff, administration, and students

• Maintain regular office hours

• Committee work as assigned

• May include summer teaching opportunities

• Other duties as assigned

Work Hours:

20 hours per week. Generally, Monday-Friday, with hours adjusted to meet the needs of the department.

Environmental and Working Conditions / Physical Demands and Aptitudes:

Mostly sedentary work. Work is performed in an office and classroom environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment related to teaching. Prolonged periods sitting and standing. Worker is required to have close visual acuity to grade papers, viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. General sensory capacities must be sufficient to perform routine duties as outlined above, including telephone and computer use. Strong cognitive skills as required for organization and judgment as outlined in duties. Emotional stability with capacity to manage periodic stressful interactions. Excellent attention to detail. Labs take place in a lab setting in compliance with OSHA and EPA standards. Some lifting and or carrying objects weighing 25 lbs may be required.

Home Campus Designation:

This position is an on-ground position in Gainesville, GA.

Licensure Requirements:

If the position you are applying for necessitates that you hold a professional degree, license, or certification, then proof of such professional degree, license, or certification must be provided in addition to this application for Brenau University to consider your application for employment. Failure to provide proof of professional degree, license, or certification when applicable may result in rejection of an application.

All positions will be filled pending budgetary review.

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This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an “all inclusive” list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Brenau University reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign duties as necessary.