Assistant Professor of Analytical Chemistry

*Job Title:*Assistant Professor of Analytical Chemistry
*Position Number:*336470
*Requisition Number:*B07644
*Position Type:*Faculty 9-10 Months
*Time-limited through:*N/A
*Type of Appointment:*Full-Time, Tenure-Track
*Faculty Position Sub-Type:*Regular
*Length of Appointment:*9 months
*Internal Recruitment?:*No
*Working Hours:*Varies
*Department:*Chemistry
*Organization:*COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
*Division:*Academic Affairs - DIV
*College:*College of Arts and Sciences
*Approved Hiring Salary Range:*$64,000 to negotiable
*Pay Basis:*Annually
*Equal Opportunity:*In 2018, the University of North Florida (UNF) received the prestigious INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only application-based national award for U.S. colleges and universities that exhibit an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across their campuses. In addition, UNF ranked highest among the 80 HEED institutions and was also recognized as a 2018 Diversity Champion.

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who complains of discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of University Regulation.
*Carnegie:*UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University's collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF's mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.
*Faculty Initiatives:*UNF faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of academic excellence in all phases of instruction, research/scholarship/creative activity, and service.
*General Description / Primary Purpose:*The University seeks to attract an active, culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber, skilled in the scholarship of teaching, discovery, application and integration of knowledge in the area of Analytical Chemistry. A Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry or closely related field is required. Postdoctoral experience is preferred.

Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to quality instruction and to the development of an externally-funded research program and publications in peer-reviewed journals involving undergraduates.
*Job Function:*Responsibilities for the tenure-track Assistant Professor of Analytical Chemistry include: teaching lower- and upper-level courses in the discipline, undertaking productive original research, including research with undergraduate students, submitting grant proposals for extramural funding, contributing to departmental and university governance. Competitive startup funds are available.
*Faculty Position Required Qualifications:*A Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry or closely related field is required. Postdoctoral experience is preferred.
*Departmental Requirements:*N/A
*Statement(s) of Understanding Definition:**Background Check:* This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

*Foreign Influence Review*: Pursuant to Florida Statute 1010.35, this position requires additional information from all applicants seeking research or research-related positions prior to an interview or offer of employment. Applicants *MUST* fully complete the Foreign Influence Review section of their application. Additional documents (e.g., passport) may be required based on form responses.

*Responsible Employee:* The holder of this position is designated as a "Responsible Employee" pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University's Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.
*Required Licensure or Certification:*N/A
*Machines/Equipment used regularly:*N/A
*Anticipated Start Date:*08/01/2022
*Job Posting Date:*09/23/2021
*Application Review Date:*11/10/2021
*Open Until Filled:*Yes
*Point of Contact Information:*Jenny Neidhardt (904) 620-3503
*Hiring Official:*Bryan Knuckley
*Location if not Jacksonville:*N/A
*Special Instructions:*Applicants must complete an online application at [www.unfjobs.org](http://www.unfjobs.org/) in order to be considered for this position. When you apply online, you will receive a confirmation number which indicates your application was processed; however, the confirmation number does not mean that your application is complete. Your application is not complete until all required documents have been received. The successful candidate will be required to supply official transcripts.

An on-line application must include all of the following materials:

* letter of interest,
* curriculum vitae,
* unofficial transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate coursework,
* statement of teaching philosophy including courses you prefer to teach and/or are willing to develop (two-page maximum),
* summary of proposed independent research at UNF including discussion of potential funding sources (six-page maximum) also include start-up budget with itemized major equipment/categories, typical range $100,000 -$200,000 (one page) and
* diversity and inclusion statement (one to two-pages).
* **Foreign Passport
* **DS-160
****REQUIRED if the applicant answers yes to Question1/Section A within Foreign Influence Review Section of the application.
Additionally, you should arrange to have three (3) letters of recommendation sent to chemistry@unf.edu (email versions of letters are preferred for consideration, but hardcopies are required prior to hiring).*Quicklink:*[https://www.unfjobs.org/postings/17885](https://www.unfjobs.org/postings/17885)