Title: Assistant Professor of Analytical Chemistry

VP Area: Academic Affairs

Department: School of Chemistry, Environmental, and Geosciences

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Department of Chemistry at Lake Superior State University invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position in Forensic Chemistry.  This position will begin in August 2024.

The Forensic Chemist will contribute their academic, laboratory, and professional expertise to programs including Biochemistry, Chemistry, Cannabis Chemistry, and Forensic Chemistry. Instructional duties may include the General Chemistry sequence and Forensic Chemistry sequence, with opportunities to contribute to Cannabis Chemistry, in addition to participation in applied research activities involving undergraduate students. The potential to develop new coursework in your area of expertise and participate in leadership opportunities for curriculum development that prepares students for graduate and professional school and/or the workforce exist. Under the direction of the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, the successful candidate will provide course instruction utilizing multiple teaching formats, including lecture, laboratory, practicum and/or online delivery. Information pertaining to the ACS accredited LSSU Chemistry department, including programs and the newly updated >$3 million instrumental facilities can be found at https://www.lssu.edu/chemistry/. 

Sault Ste. Marie is uniquely situated on Lake Superior in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, where we share the international border with Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. The two cities with a combined population of 100,000 pair the advantages of a larger city with the safety and comfort of a smaller town.

Minimum Qualifications:    

Master’s Degree in Forensic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or related field.

Experience operating chemical instrumentation including mass spectrometers.

Experience teaching at the undergraduate level.

Desired Qualifications         

Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Forensic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or related field.

Experience instructing from delivery formats including classroom, online, and/or blended.

Experience facilitating applied research activities involving undergraduate students.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Twelve contract hours of instruction and other assigned responsibilities per semester.

Provide a minimum of five hours devoted to office hours for the purpose of student support.

Participation in professional and scholarly activities, including but not limited to applied research with undergraduates and dissemination of knowledge through publication, community, or faculty presentations.

Safely conduct and supervise laboratory procedures and experiments.

Advising and recruitment of students.

Course and program assessment.

University/community service.

Required Documents

Cover letter

Curriculum Vitae

Transcripts

Contact information for 3 professional references

Statement of teaching interests (1 page)

Statement of research interests (1 page)

Physical Demands:

Typical demands of teaching at the university level exist, with the ability to stand for up to 4 hours in a single class session. The ability to manage the physical demands of 12 credits per semester, with the occasional possibility of overload and night classes.

The above statement reflects the general considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job identified, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.

For additional information: Contact Dr. Steven Johnson, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.