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Assistant Professor of Bioorganic Chemistry

University of North Florida

Job Description


Posting Details
Position Information


Job Title Assistant Professor of Bioorganic Chemistry
Position Number 339400
Requisition Number B08099
Position Type Faculty 9-10 Months
Class Code
Time-limited through N/A
Type of Appointment Full-Time, Tenure-Track
Faculty Position Sub-Type Regular
Length of Appointment 9 months
Internal Recruitment? No
Working Hours Varies
Department Chemistry
Organization COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
Division Academic Affairs - DIV
College College of Arts and Sciences
Approved Hiring Salary Range 64,000 to negotiable
Pay Basis Annually
Equal Opportunity
In 2018, the University of North Florida (UNF) received the prestigious INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only application-based national award for U.S. colleges and universities that exhibit an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across their campuses. In addition, UNF ranked highest among the 80 HEED institutions and was also recognized as a 2018 Diversity Champion.
The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who complains of discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of University Regulation.
Carnegie
UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.
Faculty Initiatives
UNF faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of academic excellence in all phases of instruction, research/scholarship/creative activity, and service.
General Description / Primary Purpose
The University of North Florida seeks to attract an active, culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber, skilled in the scholarship of teaching, discovery, application and integration of knowledge in the area of Chemistry. UNF faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of academic excellence in all phases of instruction, research/scholarship/creative activity, and service. UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service. A Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or closely related field. Candidates would be expected to teach courses in their specialty (Organic Chemistry 1, 2) as well as other lower- and upper-level courses. Postdoctoral experience is preferred, but not required.
Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to quality instruction and to the development of an externally-funded research program and publications in peer-reviewed journals involving undergraduates.

Essential Duties


Job Function
Responsibilities for the tenure-track Assistant Professor of Bioorganic Chemistry include: teaching lower- and upper-level courses in the discipline, undertaking productive original research, including research with undergraduate students, submitting grant proposals for extramural funding, contributing to departmental and university governance.
Percentage Of Time

Posting Detail Information


Marginal Functions
Required Qualifications
Faculty Position Required Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry or closely related field is required. Postdoctoral experience is preferred.
Departmental Requirements
N/A
Statement(s) of Understanding Definition
Background Check: This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University’s policy, this position may also require a credit check.
Foreign Influence Review: Pursuant to Florida Statute 1010.35, this position requires additional information from all applicants seeking research or research-related positions prior to an interview or offer of employment. Applicants MUST fully complete the Foreign Influence Review section of their application. Additional documents (e.g., passport) may be required based on form responses.
Responsible Employee: The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.
Required Licensure or Certification
N/A
Machines/Equipment used regularly
N/A
Anticipated Start Date 08/07/2023
Job Posting Date 10/05/2022
Application Review Date 10/31/2022
Application Deadline 10/30/2022
Open Until Filled Yes
Point of Contact Information Jenny Neidhardt (904) 620-3503
Hiring Official Bryan Knuckley
Location if not Jacksonville N/A
Special Instructions
Applicants must complete an online application at www.unfjobs.org , as well as upload all indicated supplemental documents in order to be considered for this position. Applicants must upload summary of proposed research and a proposed start up budget as one “Department Specific” document. Applicants who do not apply online and upload all the required documents will not be considered for the position. Applicants will receive a confirmation number once applicants submit both a completed application and with the uploaded documents. Applicants should keep the confirmation number for their records. While the confirmation number guarantees that an applicant’s online application and uploaded documents have been successfully received, it does not mean that the applicant’s application is complete.
Documents that must be uploaded electronically are:
- letter of interest (1-2 pages),
- curriculum vitae,
- statement of teaching interests, including courses you prefer to teach and/or are willing to develop (1 page)
- diversity and inclusion statement (1 page)
- summary of proposed independent research at UNF including discussion of potential funding sources (2-6 pages),
- start-up budget with itemized major equipment/categories, typical range $100,000 – $150,000 (1 page)
- unofficial transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate coursework
Three (3) letters of recommendation can be sent to chemistry@unf.edu by the review start date, and will be required prior to an on-campus interview (email versions of letters are preferred for consideration, but hardcopies are required prior to hiring).
For further information, please contact chemistry@unf.edu . Initial review of applications will begin on 10/31/2022.
Quicklink https://www.unfjobs.org/postings/21793

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