Description

Employment Status:

Temporary (1 Year Assignment)

Type of Employment:

Faculty

# of openings:

1

Location:

ASU-Jonesboro

Proposed Salary Range:

Commensurate with Experience

Closing:

3/23/26

Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.

Position Summary:

Arkansas State University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry specializing in Inorganic Chemistry. The term is one year with the possibility of renewal.

The faculty member will be housed in the Department of Chemistry and Physics in the Beck College of Sciences and Mathematics. Preference is given to candidates who are engaging and innovative teachers and have demonstrated commitment to excellence in STEM education.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will have a substantial background in inorganic chemistry. The candidate will be responsible for teaching two inorganic chemistry courses and foundation level courses during the semester plus contributing to departmental level service.

• To independently plan and deliver lectures and laboratories, develop course assignments and grade student work.
• To advise and mentor students on academic paths and career matters.
• To update and revise current course materials, in addition to developing new courses or programs as needed.
• To support the Department through committee service.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required or applicable to the position responsibilities and area of specialization, including special abilities.

General Days/Hours:

Monday - Friday
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Regular and reliable attendance
Additional hours as needed/requested

Other:

Preferred:
Prior teaching as instructor of record.
Ability to work as an effective team member.
Experience mentoring and facilitating student groups.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

An earned PhD in inorganic, (ABD will be considered).

Articulated evidence of interest in teaching from an active learning framework.

Ability to teach the range of topics in intermediate and advanced inorganic chemistry with corresponding labs

Evidence of being an effective teacher.

To Apply:

Applications are accepted online by clicking on "Apply" above. Applicants are asked to provide the following materials:
• Curriculum vitae.
• A letter of application which addresses how the applicant's education, teaching interests, and teaching and/or work experience meet the position qualifications.
• A statement of teaching philosophy, including how you will support all students in the classroom and use innovative/active-learning pedagogies.
• Unofficial copies of transcripts; official copy required upon hire.
• Names and contact information of three references.

E-Verify Participation Notice:

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf

E-Verify Right to Work:

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf