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Plymouth State University is looking for a Chemistry professor to join a tight-knit group of biology and chemistry faculty and staff working in a cooperative and collaborative environment. The Professor of Practice title at Plymouth State is a teaching and service focused faculty designation and is not designed for faculty primarily interested in research or running a research lab.
Teaching responsibilities will primarily be Organic Chemistry and General Chemistry lectures and labs, Forensic Science, and Analytical and Instrumental Chemistry courses with a Forensic Chemistry focus. Willingness to teach a non-traditional chemistry curriculum catering to the needs of students coming from Biology, Meteorology, Environmental Science, Forensics, and the Health Sciences is crucial.Â
In addition, care and maintenance of analytical chemistry equipment will be part of the service component of the position. The position includes teaching and service components but does not require research or scholarship other than a dedication to best practices in scholarly teaching.
PRIORITY REVIEW DEADLINE: 5:00 pm on Friday, October 31, 2025.
Applications must be submitted in order to receive priority review. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the search is otherwise closed at the University’s discretion.
Duties/Responsibilities
Teaching of Undergraduate courses including Organic, General, and Analytical/Instrumental Chemistry.
Service to the Discipline, Academic Unit, and University
Care and maintenance of common analytical chemistry equipment.
Requirements
Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:
Master’s Degree in Chemistry or a background in organic and analytical chemistry with an MEd or EdD.
At least one year of teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
Ability to teach a broad range of chemistry courses including Organic, General, Analytical, and Instrumental Chemistry.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Willingness to work very closely and collaboratively with other faculty within and beyond the discipline on curriculum design and updates
Strong supporter of, and experience working in a cooperative team-focused educational environment
Robust commitment to modern laboratory and chemical safety standards
Commitment to scholarly teaching and up to date, best practices in instruction and curriculum design
Evidence of organizational skills including attention to detail, proactive planning, and time management
Other Requirements:
Expertise in instrumental method development, including routine maintenance of GC, HPLC, and benchtop NMR.
Competence in technology including Microsoft Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, and related fundamental software.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree or PhD in Chemistry and a year or more of undergraduate teaching experience as the primary instructor.
Experience teaching across disciplines or in any of the chemistry-adjacent fields listed above.
Experience acting as the primary academic advisor for undergraduate students.
Demonstrated effectiveness in designing a curriculum that provides a rich and varied educational experience.
Training in modern chemical safety practices or experience running/supporting a chemical safety program.
Experience teaching and/or advising students who have varied preparation for college, especially first-generation students.
Experience with the learning and advising support software Canvas and EAB Navigate or willingness to learn.
Applicant Instructions
Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application:
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Contact Information for 3 Professional References
Teaching Philosophy - 2 Pages or Less
Official Transcript of Highest Degree Achieved
Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed.
Plymouth State University offers high-quality baccalaureate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs. Through research and innovative community partnerships, the University contributes to the economic, social, cultural, and environmental development of the North Country and Lakes Region of New Hampshire and beyond.
Plymouth State University (PSU) is transforming the campus to create a first-of-its-kind university holistically organized around integrated clusters. Our goal is to provide a dynamic interdisciplinary and innovative learning environment. Students, faculty, staff, and community will connect to solve real-world challenges that will benefit people and organizations at all levels. We are a residential and comprehensive university with a warm and engaged learning community focused on teaching excellence and regional engagement. The University is located in the heart of the Lakes Region and White Mountains of New Hampshire and serves approximately 4,300 undergraduate and more than 2,000 graduate students.
Surrounded by lakes and mountains, PSU’s 170-acre campus provides students with an outstanding natural laboratory for learning and an ideal setting for outdoor recreation. PSU has consistently earned national recognition for its commitment to community service, environmental sustainability, academic excellence, and employee wellness.
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
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