Chemistry Lecturer
 University of Wisconsin – Rock County

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Wisconsin – Rock County invites applications for part-time lecturers in organic chemistry for courses Spring 2010. 

Qualifications
Masters in Chemistry or related field required, with PhD/ABD preferred.  Preference will be given to candidates with successful college teaching experience. Preference may be given to candidates qualified to teach other courses offered by the department via distance education.

Responsibilities
Attend orientation activities, teach courses and hold appropriate office hours for students.  

Starting Date
 January 10, 2010.  Classes begin January 25, 2010. 

Application
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.  To apply, submit a cover letter that relates your teaching philosophy to your experience and qualifications along with your vita, unofficial transcripts, and names and phone numbers of three references to Dr. Kim Kostka (kim.kostka@uwc.edu), Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, University of Wisconsin – Rock County, 2909 Kellogg Ave, Janesville, WI 53546.  Please direct questions about this position to Dr. Kostka at the email address above, or by phone to 608.758.6532 or 608.758.6565 x325.

Applications must be accompanied by a statement of whether the applicant wishes to have the application held in confidence or made available to the public upon request.

Employment will require a criminal background check. UW-Rock County is an AA/EO employer and encourages women, members of minority groups and veterans to apply.

Course Descriptions

CHE 361 - 1 credit - The second semester of a year-long course in organic chemistry laboratory.

CHE 363 – 3 credits – Continuation of Organic Chemistry I (CHE 343).  Three hours of lecture per week.    

The Campus
The University of Wisconsin-Rock County, one of 13 freshman-sophomore transfer institutions of the University of Wisconsin, is nestled on 50 rolling acres adjacent to the Rock River on Janesville’s southwest side. The campus offers a highly respected academic program, serving more than 1,000 students from the surrounding communities in a college environment that provides small classes and individual attention.

Assistant Professor of Chemistry

University of Wisconsin Colleges

University of Wisconsin - Rock County
Beginning 26 August 2010

The Department of Chemistry in the University of Wisconsin Colleges invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Chemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Rock County campus.  Part of the world-renowned University of Wisconsin System, the UW Colleges offers freshman/sophomore instruction in the liberal arts for students beginning work towards a bachelor’s degree, as well as instruction for students preparing for professional programs, in the engineering, pharmaceutical and medical fields among others.

The Campus:

The Rock County campus is located in Janesville, a city of 60,000 near the Wisconsin-Illinois border and is one of the fastest growing municipalities in the state. The proximity to the state capitol in Madison is a plus.  Currently the campus serves nearly 1200 students in a college environment that provides for small classes and individualized student attention.  The campus is currently experiencing rapid growth, owing in part to collaborative degree programs in engineering and nursing.  For more information about the UW Colleges please see http://www.uwc.edu and for UW-Rock County see http://rock.uwc.edu.

TITLE:  Assistant Professor of Chemistry

APPOINTMENT:  Tenure-track faculty appointment in the Department of Chemistry begins 26 August, 2010.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Ph.D. (required for tenure, ABD acceptable for the application) in Chemistry with emphasis in organic and biochemistry preferred.  Primary interest in teaching undergraduates at the lower division level is required, especially those in the collaborative nursing program with UW-Oshkosh, and experience with teaching university-level courses is preferred.  The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to, and success in, teaching and working with undergraduate students.  Successful candidates will also have the preparation and background suitable to meet the responsibilities listed below.  Also desirable are interest and/or experience in using instructional technology and distance education, teaching in interdisciplinary teams, and/or learning communities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  Teaching a selection of organic, biochemistry and introductory chemistry courses for 12-15 contact hours per week is expected.  Maintenance of the organic chemistry facility, which is dedicated to microscale methods, is expected.  This is a tenure track position and as such, it requires excellence in teaching, continued professional development, and institutional and community service.

SALARY: Starting salary currently is $43,000 for the academic year.  Teaching in summer and winter sessions may offer additional opportunities for compensation. An outstanding benefits package is included with the appointment.  Please see www.uwsa.edu/hr/benefits .
DEADLINE:  All application materials must be received on or before January 5, 2010.

APPLICATION: Send letter of interest, a statement of teaching philosophy and professional goals, current vita, official or unofficial transcripts of all university work, three current letters of recommendation, and your wishes regarding application confidentiality to chase.janisch@uwc.edu .  Additional evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as a teaching portfolio, student opinion of teaching, pedagogical research, etc.) is welcome.

Materials that cannot be submitted electronically should be sent to:

                                                Chase Janisch
                                                UW Colleges Human Resources
                                                432 N. Lake Street
                                                Madison, WI  53706

Applications must be accompanied by a statement of whether the applicant wishes to have the application held in confidence or made available to the public upon request.  If requested, confidentiality of an application can be maintained until an applicant is deemed a finalist in the search.

For further information, contact Dr. Kimberly Schatz, Chair, Department of Chemistry at kimberly.schatz@uwc.edu or 920-832-2855.
 

Employment will require a criminal background check.  The UW Colleges is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages women, members of minority groups, and veterans to apply.

Tenure-track faculty positions for 2010-2011 will be posted mid-November. Please check back again.

This page was updated: November 6, 2009 5:30 PM