Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Classification Title: Assistant Professor

Position Title: Assistant Professor of Chemistry GSU Information: Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and opening opportunities for all, among the top five most innovative by U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public universities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit university to award bachelor's degrees to African American students, 4th in the country for its first-year student experience, and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of its students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation, Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public university sending African American students to study abroad. A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways. The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in 100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and first-professional degree levels. With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers and institutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State's interdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprises address major health and societal challenges. It is one of only 146 universities with an R1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation https://faculty.gsu.edu/faculty-handbook/ and the Office of Faculty Affairs website https://faculty.gsu.edu/. All faculty at Georgia State are, as part of their essential job duties, expected to: (1) be physically present on-campus as needed to contribute to Georgia State's in-person educational experience, and (2) be able to teach in each of the following instructional modalities - in-person, online, or blended/hybrid - as determined by their Department Chair or Dean. Department Physical Sciences College Perimeter College Campus College-wide Position Type Full Time Faculty

About the Department: The Physical Sciences Department at Perimeter College, Georgia State University, is a vibrant academic community dedicated to exploring the natural world through physics, chemistry, and astronomy. The department is staffed by 37 full-time and 20 part-time faculty who deliver rigorous, lab-based instruction across Perimeter College's campuses. The department's programs provide students with a strong foundation in scientific principles, hands-on laboratory experience, and opportunities for undergraduate research and fieldwork. Faculty maintain modern, well-equipped facilities and foster a supportive environment in which students learn to think critically, innovate, and apply science to real-world challenges. Students pursuing the Chemistry or Physics pathways (Associate of Science) gain a solid academic foundation for transfer to four-year STEM and health-science programs, as well as preparation for advanced study in fields such as engineering and medicine. The department also supports several academic initiatives that extend learning beyond the classroom, including the Dunwoody Observatory, the Science Olympiad, the Alpharetta STEM Career Club, and the Clarkston Campus Pre-Professional Chemistry Club. Through these programs and partnerships, the Physical Sciences Department supports Perimeter College's mission of providing accessible, high-quality pathways into the sciences for students from all backgrounds.

Position Description: Perimeter College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Chemistry. This is a teaching-focused position: 80% of the workload is instruction, with service and scholarly and creative activity accounting for 10% each. Perimeter faculty are responsible for providing 27-32 credit hours of instruction per academic year and engaging in service to the department, college, and university. Perimeter College faculty maintain a campus presence, and the successful applicant will demonstrate a strong commitment to early undergraduate teaching and learning, and the ability to thrive in a highly diverse academic setting. Perimeter College is a multi-campus access institution, and the teaching assignment may be on any of the college's campuses.

Required Experience: None specified.

Required Education: A Ph.D. in the teaching field is required by the anticipated date of the appointment. Salary range: $60,000 - $65,000 Preferred Qualifications/Experience College teaching experience. One year is preferred and can include experience as a teaching assistant at a college or university. Experience teaching online asynchronous and/or synchronous and proficiency using a distance learning platform. Experience or demonstrated interest in high-impact educational practices, scholarship of teaching and learning, building college-to-career linkages, and/or other pedagogical initiatives that enhance student success. Experience or demonstrated interest in scholarship in the discipline and/or scholarship of teaching and learning. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to teach effectively using a variety of methods with a demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology. Ability to create a sense of belonging for a varied student population and facilitate student learning in both the in-person and virtual learning environments. Effective oral and written communication skills Excellent communication, organizational and computer skills (able to maintain appropriate records). Demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology. Ability to collaborate with colleagues to achieve discipline, department, or college goals. Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations, etc None specified.

Pre-Employment Requirements: A criminal background check is required. Work Hours Position may require non-standard hours (including day, evening, online, hybrid, weekend and/or other campus locations) Salary $60,000 - $65,000 Search Chair Contact info Questions regarding the position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Michael Nelson, mnelson38@gsu.edu. Departmental contact for assistance sfesseha@gsu.edu Dr. Solomon Fesseha, Department Chair for Physical Sciences Equal Opportunity Employment Statement Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status. USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.