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Iowa State University has opened a position for a lecturer with interest in both General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry. I will be happy to chat with folks who might be interested in this position...

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LECTURER IN INTRODUCTORY AND ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Department of Chemistry, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011

The Department of Chemistry at Iowa State University, located in Ames, IA, is seeking a Lecturer in Organic Chemistry beginning August 16, 2017. The Lecturer position is a 7/8-time, 9 month appointment, non-tenure eligible, 3-year term. Teaching responsibilities include instruction of undergraduate students including development of relevant course materials for assigned courses. Anticipated courses are within the general chemistry and undergraduate organic chemistry curriculum, depending on the expertise of the successful candidate and needs of the Department. The incumbent will also serve on a variety of departmental committees which support the teaching mission of the Department.

The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with others. All faculty member are expected to exhibit and convey good citizenship and maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethics.

Iowa State University is an EO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender or gender expression, national origin, disability, or protected Vets status.

The University and the LAS College provide an intellectual environment conducive to academic excellence and diversity, offer mentoring programs for new faculty, and are committed to increasing the diversity of the faculty, the student body, and the curriculum.

Iowa State University (www.iastate.edu) is an AAU-member comprehensive, land grant, Carnegie Doctoral/Research Extensive University with an enrollment of over 36,000 students. The university is located in Ames, IA, one of the nation's most highly rated metropolitan areas of its size. ISU is committed to achieving inclusive excellence through a diverse workforce and is dedicated to supporting work-life balance through flexible policies.

Required qualifications: PhD in Chemistry or a closely related field and a demonstrated ability to communicate verbally, in writing, and through technology.

Preferred qualifications: Demonstrated experience teaching a lecture course experience as the instructor of record and a specialty at the graduate level in organic chemistry.

For further information about this position and to apply online see http://www.iastatejobs.com. #700066.The application package should include a cover letter, a CV listing publications, and a statement of teaching philosophy (max. of 3 pages), and 3 references.

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Thomas Holme
Professor
Chemistry Department  
Gilman Hall
Iowa State University
2415 Osborn Dr.
Ames, IA 50011
515-294-9025
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