Engineering, Mathematics, and Science
Engineering, Mathematics, and Science
Chemistry and Engineering Physics
Lecturer in Chemistry (full-time, 9-month contract)
One year appointment teaching general chemistry lecture and laboratories and contributing to the department in an area such as developing new laboratory experiences, service, and/or outreach.
A Masters in Chemistry or closely related field. One year of teaching experience is required (one year as TA is acceptable). The successful candidate must be committed to undergraduate education and be prepared to contribute to the department in an area such as developing new laboratory experiences, service, outreach, and/or instrumentation. The candidate must also have demonstrable oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated commitment to or experience with racially diverse populations is also required. Additional information about the department can be found at http://www.uwplatt.edu/chemep/
Commensurate with experience.
August 22, 2010. Employment will require a criminal background check.
Review of completed applications will begin March 1, 2010 and continue until the position is filled.
Send a letter of application, a curriculum vita, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of commitment to or description of experience with racially diverse populations, as well as three reference letters to
Dr. Tim Zauche, Chair, Search Committee
Department of Chemistry and Engineering Physics
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
1 University Plaza
Platteville, WI 53818
Phone: 608-342-1678
Employment will require a criminal background check.
University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, is a comprehensive University of approximately 7000 undergraduates located in the hill and stream region of Southwestern Wisconsin. The College of Engineering, Mathematics, and Science has approximately 2600 students in Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering Physics, Civil, Electrical, Environmental, Industrial, Mechanical, and Software Engineering. The university also offers degrees in biology and agriculture as well as a biotechnology minor. The chemistry program is ACS approved and also offers a Criminalistics and a Biochemistry emphasis. There are currently more than 130 chemistry majors.
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, enrolls about 7,000 students in primarily undergraduate programs in 40 majors, including institutional emphasis areas of agriculture, criminal justice, education, engineering, and technology management. The university is recognized as a cultural and educational center for the tri-state region of Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin.
http://www.uwplatt.edu
Platteville is a friendly, progressive community of 10,000 set in the beautiful rolling landscape of Southwest Wisconsin. It offers an excellent school system, high quality municipal and medical facilities, outstanding recreational opportunities, and a vibrant business/industrial community. More information is available at
http://www.platteville.com.
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, seeks to build a diverse faculty and staff and encourages applications from women and persons of color. The names of nominees and applicants who have not requested in writing that their identities be kept confidential, and of all finalists, will be released upon request.