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The College of Arts and Sciences at Quinnipiac University is pleased to announce a cluster hiring initiative in the area of STEM inclusivity, aligned with the college's commitment to academic excellence and with its dedication to creating a more equitable future in the STEM disciplines.

The following description is for the tenure-track faculty position in chemistry, at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, with a primary home in the Department of Chemistry and Physical Sciences. The area of specialization is open and a joint appointment with another academic unit in the College is possible, depending on the candidate’ expertise and interests. The related teaching faculty position in mathematics can be found here: https://career.qu.edu/en-us/job/495730/fulltime-teaching-faculty-mathematics

We are looking for faculty who are passionate about STEM inclusivity and want to take a leadership role in curricular improvement and in the development and implementation of innovative teaching strategies for introductory STEM classes across the College. We aim to increase retention and success for historically marginalized students in STEM majors and improve quantitative literacy for all URM students. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. The appointment is expected to start in August 2024. It is a full-time, benefits-eligible, on-ground, on-campus role.

Most science classrooms and laboratories will soon move into the university’s new, state of the art, Science, Innovation, Technology and Exploration (SITE) facility, opening in fall 2025, which will also include faculty research laboratories.

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• Take a leadership role in curricular improvement and in the development of innovative teaching strategies for introductory STEM classes across the College.
• Teach lectures and labs of introductory chemistry courses, and/or contribute to the teaching of lectures and/or labs of organic chemistry. The standard teaching load for tenure-track positions in the College of Arts and Sciences is three, three-credit courses per semester (9 credits or instructional hours per semester). However, the successful candidate will be eligible to receive one course release per year for work to be performed to enhance teaching and learning at the institution.
• Mentor chemistry and/or biochemistry undergraduate research students, and possibly graduate students in our Molecular and Cell Biology master’s program.
• Collaborate with the related position in mathematics to develop initiatives to enhance math skills important in the quantitative aspects of chemistry.
• Work collaboratively to develop workshops to help train full-time and part-time faculty on inclusive teaching strategies aimed at increasing retention and improving graduation rates.
• Enhance STEM inclusivity in their classes through inclusive teaching pedagogies and high impact practices that are relevant for their discipline.
• Guide, advise, and mentor students academically and professionally.
• Engage in service activities to help advance the mission and values of the university, such as participating in department, college and university meetings and committee work.
• Support Quinnipiac University’s commitment to an inclusive environment. 

• PhD in Chemistry or Biochemistry or closely related field

• Experience and expertise in leading curricular improvement and in the development of innovative teaching strategies for introductory STEM classes, and evidence of using such strategies in their own classes
• Ability to teach introductory chemistry courses, and/or to contribute to teaching lectures or labs of organic chemistry.
• Ability to mentor undergraduate research students who major in chemistry or biochemistry, and possibly graduate students in our Molecular and Cell Biology master’s program
• Ability to work collaboratively with mathematics faculty to develop initiatives to enhance math skills important in the quantitative aspects of chemistry
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the institution to develop workshops to help train full-time and part-time faculty on inclusive teaching strategies aimed at increasing retention and improving graduation rates
• Commitment to contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community

TO APPLY:

Applications must be submitted electronically and must include: 

1. Cover letter 
2. CV 
3. Statement about meeting the specific requirements of the position (2 pages max).
4. Research statement that describes your research program, equipment and support needs, and plans for involving undergraduate students (2-3 pages preferred). 
5. Teaching evaluations and/or student opinion surveys, if available.
6. List of three academic/professional references, who will not be contacted without the candidate’s permission.  

Applications received by April 19, 2024, will receive first consideration.  

Quinnipiac University has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity and inclusion throughout the University community and welcomes candidates who enhance that diversity.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.

Quinnipiac University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.