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-Lab Coordinator
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Florida International University invites applications for two non-tenure track, 12-month positions as Assistant Teaching Professors with laboratory coordination responsibilities. Successful candidates will be expected to develop content and supervise teaching laboratories associated with all undergraduate chemistry and biochemistry courses. Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. in Chemistry or an allied field and be able to provide an enriching learning experience using cutting-edge methods. Laboratory coordination includes optimizing student learning through ongoing coordination with corresponding lecture course content, as well as maintenance of instrumentation, training of teaching assistants, and hiring adjunct instructors, including identifying candidates for adjunct instructors and other secondary teaching personnel. Teaching laboratory courses may also be necessary on an ad hoc basis.
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is dedicated to ensuring a diverse, inclusive, and scholarly environment. The candidate is expected to have departmental administration and committee duties as a full-time teaching faculty and is expected to have a full-time presence on campus. The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, with 38 faculty from 13 different countries, has dynamic and growing Ph.D. programs in Chemistry and Biochemistry, supporting over 120 graduate students and a vibrant undergraduate program with over 100 B.A. and B.S. graduates each year. FIU offers attractive compensation packages and opportunities for promotion.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening 534667 at https://careers.fiu.edu/ and attach cover letter, C.V., and a statement of teaching interests and documentation of successful laboratory training, coordination, and innovation. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least three references who will be contacted as determined by the search committee. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or email ocrca@fiu.edu.
