Teaching Instructor, Senior Teaching Instructor, Master Teaching Instructor, Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor

The Department of Chemistry currently has 25 full-time faculty members with interests that span the traditional fields of chemistry (analytical, biochemistry, inorganic, organic, and physical) with numerous cross-cutting collaborations with faculty from the Departments of Biology, Physics, Psychology, and the Brody School of Medicine. We are a student-centered department that offers a Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Chemistry), two Bachelor of Science degrees (B.S. Chemistry and B.S. Biochemistry (Chemistry Concentration)), a Masters of Science degree, and participate in a Doctoral Program (Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program in Biology, Biomedicine, and Chemistry). The Department of Chemistry has about 200 majors currently, graduating 197 B.A. Chemistry, 85 B.S. Chemistry, 47 B.S. Biochemistry, 49 M.S. Chemistry and 7 PhD candidates between 2019-2024. The department has a strong history of high-quality teaching and mentoring, is recognized with numerous teaching awards, and has a strong profile in professional development, workforce development, and best educational practices.

ECU enrolls around 27,000 students, with over 5,500 pursuing graduate or professional degrees and is a Doctoral/Research-Intensive University with a large health sciences component including the Brody School of Medicine ( https://medicine.ecu.edu/) and the School of Dental Medicine ( https://dental.ecu.edu/). ECU is a member of the 17-campus University of North Carolina System located in Greenville, NC (pop. 95,000) and is the lead institution in the multi-institutional Coastal Studies Institute ( https://www.coastalstudiesinstitute.org).

Greenville is a vibrant and growing community with a college-town atmosphere, a temperate climate, outstanding cultural and outdoor recreational opportunities, and an affordable cost of living ( https://www.greenvillenc.gov/).

The Department of Chemistry at East Carolina University seeks applications to fill a position as a Teaching Instructor, Senior Teaching Instructor, Master Teaching Instructor, Teaching Assistant Professor, or Teaching Associate Professor (as appropriate to experience and qualifications) beginning August 2025. This fixed-term faculty position is for the 2025-2026 academic year, with the possibility of subsequent appointments.

The faculty member will have lecture and lab teaching assignments in the nursing chemistry, general chemistry, and/or organic chemistry sequences as appropriate to their expertise. They will also supervise and serve as Instructor of Record for some of the Teaching Assistants in general chemistry and/or organic chemistry labs. This individual will collaborate in creating, modifying, and instructing the Teaching Assistant trainings. An important part of this position is working with the Undergraduate Program Committee and other departmental faculty on developing and assessing lower division lab curricula.

Lab management duties (reassigned time) include setup/delivery of the General and Organic Chemistry laboratory safety and operation to be carried out throughout the academic year. These duties include managing student workers in the preparation and setup of the labs, identifying and procuring equipment and chemical supplies, and monitoring instrumentation being used in the General and Organic Chemistry courses, and working on similar duties to support other courses in collaboration with other staff and faculty in the department. They will assist with lab scheduling and teaching assignments with the departmental Chair, lab coordinators, and Graduate Program Director.

The role is collaborative and requires working in partnership with faculty, staff, and teaching assistants to deliver a high-quality educational experience to ECU students; safety-minded by ensuring all environmental health and laboratory regulations are carefully followed; conscientious by conserving chemicals and reagents to maximize budgetary resources; and a dedicated leader, providing mentorship and encouragement to all emerging scientists.

The department has a strong history of high-quality teaching and mentoring, is recognized with numerous teaching awards, and has a strong profile in professional development, workforce development, and best educational practices. While the position's primary duties will be instructional, and excellence in teaching is expected, synergy with one or more key research, service, or educational missions of the department is also expected. ECU Chemistry is already an innovative department that utilizes the Argument-Driven Inquiry instructional ( ADI) model in the general and organic chemistry labs and offers multiple sections of Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs). Come help us get even better!

In addition to the above-mentioned ADI and CUREs, the department has multiple initiatives to enhance accessibility and student success for our student body. The department utilizes Undergraduate Learning Assistants and Undergraduate Teaching Assistants, shown to improve attitudes towards science, presentation skills and content knowledge. The department has moved to the Chemistry, Life, the Universe and Everything ( CLUE) curriculum, shown to impact student success. A Distinguished Professor in the department has made broader community outreach a focus of her efforts.

This position is contingent upon available funding.

A MS in Chemistry or closely related field is required for appointment as Teaching Instructor, Senior Teaching Instructor, or Master Teaching Instructor. A PhD in Chemistry or closely related field is required for consideration for appointment as Teaching Assistant Professor or Teaching Associate Professor. Qualifying degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

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Preferred qualifications for the position include experience in coordination of General Chemistry or Organic Chemistry laboratories and demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentoring.

To apply, go to www.jobs.ecu.edu and complete a candidate profile and submit a detailed cover letter of interest, a current CV, and a statement of teaching experience and philosophy. The applicant shall address their commitment toward and/or experience teaching a broad student population within the teaching statement. In addition, provide contact information (names, address/affiliation, and email) for three references. References for the candidates selected as finalists will receive a link to upload letters of recommendation. An official graduate transcript and 2-3 reference letters are required at the time of employment.

Screening will begin April 10, 2025.

For questions, please contact Dr. Anne. M. Spuches, RE: Teaching Assistant Professor Position, at spuchesa@ecu.edu or (252) 328-9796.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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