Assistant Professor OF Chemistry

**Job Title**Assistant Professor (Chemistry)**Agency**Prairie View A&M University**Department**Department Of Chemistry**Proposed Minimum Salary**Commensurate**Job Location**Prairie View, Texas**Job Type**Faculty**Job Description**The Tenure-Track Assistant Professor (Chemistry) position will teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in Chemistry, is expected to contribute expertise to student advising and is also expected to seek and acquire external funding and contracts for relevant research projects, and participate in department, college, university, community and professional service activities.***The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.*****Responsibilities:*** Teach undergraduate and graduate level Chemistry courses and perform activities related to teaching.* Develop research agenda and seek external funding to support scholarly work.* Provide student advisement, evaluation and counseling.* Advise and mentor undergraduate students and work with student organizations.* Serving department, college, and university committees.* Perform other duties as assigned by Department Head.**Required Education and Experience:*** Ph.D. in Chemistry or related fields.* Two years of postdoctoral research experience.**Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:*** Excellent communication, written and technology skills.* Demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication skills.* Demonstrate ability for effective teaching and scholarship.* Demonstrate support of professional organizations in the discipline and have potential for obtaining external funding.**Preferred Qualifications:*** Ph.D. in Chemistry - Analytical Chemistry or Physical Chemistry.* Two years teaching experience at a college level.* Must be familiar with the ACS recent curriculum changes to advance professional development in chemistry as related to macromolecules.* Broad knowledge of computer skills and research tools in chemistry related work* Use of power point and other advancement in Instructional Enhancement to promote success in achieving learning outcome.* Good communication skills.**Job Posting Close Date:*** Until Filled**Required Attachments:**Please attach all required documents listed belowin the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.* Resume or Curriculum Vitae* Cover Letter**Application Submission Guidelines:**All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via thePVAMUCareer site.The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io should you need assistance with the online application process.**Background Check Requirements:**All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS.The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee.Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr