The Department of Chemistry and Physics at the University of New England invites applications for
a full-time Assistant Lecturer position to teach introductory level courses in chemistry and
physics, to begin August 2015.
The Department seeks an individual who will provide
high
quality educational experiences for UNE students, who is current in
their discipline, and who is generous with their time in activities that
make their professional community, the University, the College of Arts
and Sciences, and their Departments highly
functional organizations. At minimum, a Master’s degree in Chemistry or closely related Physical
Science field is required by the time of appointment. Prior teaching experience is desirable.
Teaching responsibilities will principally include General Chemistry laboratory
courses in the Fall semester. Spring semester
responsibilities will comprise two courses developed for undergraduates
in the College of Health Sciences, namely: the Principles
of Chemistry lecture and laboratory course, and the Introduction to Chemistry and Physics
lecture and laboratory course.
Facilities and Equipment
The
Department of Chemistry and Physics is located primarily in Morgane
Hall (opened 2009) which
houses faculty offices, the general chemistry, biochemistry and physics
teaching laboratories, and two faculty research laboratories. The
Department has high quality laboratory space for both teaching and
research and is well equipped with modern instrumentation. The
university also boasts a new Center for Teaching and Learning (CETL), which will support all faculty members in the pursuits of instruction-related
professional development activities.
Academic Programs
The Department offers B.S. degree programs in the following fields:
Chemistry
Chemistry/Secondary Education
Biochemistry
Laboratory Science
The Department also offers two minor programs, one in Chemistry and the other in Biophysics
Faculty
The
Department of Chemistry and Physics has an energetic faculty actively
engaged in teaching,
program development, and undergraduate research. The Department includes
eight tenured or tenure-track faculty positions in Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics, seven lecturer
faculty across the three disciplines, two Laboratory Assistants, and a full-time
Administrative Assistant. Current faculty members specialize in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic/medicinal chemistry, physical
organic/photochemistry, physic
Location
The University has campuses in Biddeford and Portland, Maine,
and a new (opened 2014) campus in Tangier, Morocco.
The Department's courses are offered on the Biddeford campus, with over
4,000 feet of waterfront where the Saco River meets the Atlantic
Ocean. Biddeford
is located about 20 miles south of Portland and approximately 90 miles from Boston, Massachusetts, in
an
area that offers a wide range of recreational and cultural
opportunities. More information about the campus and region can be found
by following links on the University's Web Page (http://www.une.edu).
To Apply for This Position
1. Submit an application package containing the following:
a. Letter of Application
b. Current Curriculum
Vitae
c. Brief statement of teaching philosophy and interests (2 page maximum)
d. Names and contact information for three individuals who have been asked to provide
letters of reference
e. Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable)
2. Arrange for three letters of reference specifically addressing potential for excellence in teaching,
to be sent directly by the referees. Allapplication package materials and
letters of reference should be e-mailed to careers@une.edu
Review of applications will begin (tbd) and
continue until the position is filled.
For More Information
Visit the main University of New England Web Site http://www.une.edu
Visit the Department Web Site http://www.une.edu/cas/
Contact the Department Chair, Dr. Stephen Fox, sfox4@une.edu or (207)
602-2317
The University of New England is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
