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Instructional Faculty

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Department Chemistry (SCH)
Position Title Instructor
Job Title Instructional Faculty
Appointment Type Academic Teaching/Research Faculty
Job Location Corvallis
Position Appointment Percent 100
Appointment Basis 12
Faculty Status Regular
Tenure Status Fixed-Term
Pay Method Salary
Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range Salary is commensurate with education, training and experience.
Position Summary
The Department of Chemistry in the College of Science invites applications for a full-time 1.00 FTE, 12-month, regular, fixed-term Instructor position. This is a renewable position, and may be eligible for promotion upon achievement of the eligibility criteria and demonstration of a sustained record of exceptional achievement and evidence of professional growth and innovation in teaching and assigned duties. This is at the discretion of the Department Head. The salary range for this position is $60,000-$70,000 depending on education/experience, plus a generous benefits plan. The anticipated start date of this position is September 1, 2023, but an earlier/later start date may be negotiable.
This position focuses on undergraduate instruction and innovation in organic chemistry and general chemistry labs on campus. There is a significant amount of one-on-one teaching involved (as the upper-level labs are project-based multi-week experiments designed to help prepare majors for careers in the STEM fields), assisting troubleshooting student lab projects/experiments, and guiding students to develop lab, critical thinking, and professional, scientific writing skills. Further responsibilities include collaboration with other faculty on course development, experiments, and pedagogy, undergraduate advising, supervising graduate teaching assistants, coordinating with the Laboratory Manager, and engagement in service at the departmental, college, and university levels. The Instructor will also contribute to department service activities.
The primary mission of the OSU Department of Chemistry is to provide a program of undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral education in chemistry and to conduct research and scholarly activities focused on areas of chemistry important to human health, materials and the environment. The department offers BS, MS and PhD degrees in Chemistry and has a rapidly growing student body, including approximately 200 undergraduate majors and 3000 non-majors each year. The College of Science provides a core instructional role at OSU, supporting the ideals of learning, discovery, and engagement that are the foundation of a land-grant university. The College embraces instruction and research in disciplines ranging from the physical, mathematical, statistical sciences to the life sciences that are based in unbiased inquiry and a dedication to discovery and innovation. Oregon State University’s commitment to student success includes hiring, retaining, and developing diverse faculty to mentor and educate our undergraduate and graduate students from entry through graduation. Our Strategic Plan articulates the strategies we believe critical to advancing and equalizing student success.
OSU has an institution-wide commitment to diversity, multiculturalism, and community. We actively engage in recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups. We strive to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus environment. OSU provides leadership opportunities for people interested in promoting and enhancing diversity, nurturing creativity and building community. All employees are responsible for helping to maintain and enhance OSU’s collaborative and inclusive community that strives for equity and equal opportunity.
Summary of Benefits: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee

To calculate our Total Rewards Package use this link: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator
Position Duties
All COS employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion, including efforts promoting equitable outcomes among learners of diverse and underrepresented identity groups. For further explanation of OSU’s vision and principles, please see information on the Institutional Diversity page at Oregon State University, specifically their goals captured in their Strategic Plan detailed here: http://diversity.oregonstate.edu/innovate-integrate-plan-inclusive-excellence.
90% Teaching, Advising, and Other Assignments:
This is a typical breakdown of tasks, however, faculty focus and percentages may vary. Faculty are expected to teach the equivalent of 8 courses (9-month appointment), or 10 courses (12-month appointment).
  • 70% Teach assigned courses:
    • Prepare and deliver course, interact with students, supervise teaching assistants, grade homework and assessments, develop and maintain the course website, hold regular office hours, curricular development, incorporate content connecting to societal impact.
  • 10% Advise or mentor students with focus on career preparation and success:
  • 10% Scholarship and professional development: may include the following:
    • Lead or participate in seminars, workshops and other training events
    • Serve and actively engage on student committees
    • Develop or contribute to instructional materials or resources
    • Publish/disseminate work on evidence-based instruction in the department, OSU or broader community

10% Service: May include the following:
  • Participate on departmental, college and university committees
  • Outreach
  • Professional service activities such as
    • Committee or leadership role in professional associations/societies
    • Serve on research, advisory or review panels
    • Review journal manuscripts, research proposals or external course materials
    • Organize or chair conferences or conference sessions
Minimum/Required Qualifications
  • Ph. D. in Organic Chemistry or an allied discipline.
  • Evidence of knowledge of organic chemistry.
  • Demonstrated achievement in or significant potential for teaching excellence in laboratories.
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
  • Tolerance for diverse ideas within the academy, including those different from one’s own.
  • Commitment to free inquiry based on evidence and criticism.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
  • Experience with curriculum design.
  • Experience in designing laboratory experiments for organic chemistry.
  • Evidence of working effectively as part of a team.
  • Evidence of knowledge about the curricular needs of students majoring in STEM fields.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Requires work in instructional lab environment with several hours of standing, evening and weekend hours may be required.
This position requires a clear and unambiguous commitment to compliance of all National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) regulations for Division I (FBS) universities. No

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number P06532UF
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/01/2023
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 02/28/2023
Full Consideration Date 04/09/2023
Closing Date 06/30/2023
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants
The full consideration date has been extended in order to expand the original applicant pool. For full consideration, applications should be received by 4/9/2023.
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 4/9/2023. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A CV; and
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience
have prepared you for this position (Cover Letter; up to 2 pages).
3) A concise statement of teaching philosophy and instructional
experience (Statement of Teaching; not to exceed 2 pages).
4) Your statement on diversity and how you plan to promote and
enhance diversity at OSU (Diversity Statement; not to exceed 2 pages).
Letters of Reference are required for this position. When applying, you will be asked to provide the email address and telephone number for three referees who will be sent a secure quicklink that will allow them to upload the requested letters of reference on your behalf.
The anticipated starting salary will be $60,000-$70,000.
For additional information please contact: Paula Christie at 541-737-1681 or paula.christie@oregonstate.edu. Please note the posting number for this position.
OSU is committed to the health of our local and global community. All employees and students are required to comply with the university’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program. Please visit https://covid.oregonstate.edu/ for additional information about OSU’s plans for safety and success, as well as options for compliance with the vaccination program.
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the criminal history check requirement.

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