Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.
Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Assistant Teaching Professor – General Chemistry. The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Florida International University invites applications to fill a full-time and permanent Teaching position starting in (August 2025). The position requires a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry or related field and experience teaching undergraduate students. At FIU we encourage faculty to incorporate innovative teaching methods into their classroom such as but not limited to active learning methods and use of simulations in our general chemistry courses. Duties of the position will include teaching in the area of general chemistry at the undergraduate level. The ideal candidate is expected to continue to take an active role in curriculum reform efforts, developing potential online/hybrid courses, and pursuing educational grants. The candidate is expected to have departmental administration and committee duties as a full-time teaching faculty and is expected to have full-time presence on campus. The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, with over 40 faculty from 13 different countries, has dynamic and growing Ph.D. programs in Chemistry and Biochemistry supporting over 100 graduate students, as well as a vibrant undergraduate program with over 100 B.A. and B.S. graduates each year.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 534949 at careers.fiu.edu and provide a cover letter, C.V. and teaching philosophy. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least 3 references who will be contacted as determined by the search committee. To receive full consideration, applications and required materials should be received by June 29, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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