The successful candidate will preferably have experience in teaching chemistry at the secondary education level and show competence in the development and execution of novel research projects. Importantly, the candidate will have successful experience in grant and research paper writing. The position will be to instruct courses for graduate and undergraduate students in chemistry and closely related fields. This position is funded through grant awards and the successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to continue funding within 24 months of initial employment.
Research is key to the position and the candidate must demonstrate laboratory skills and leadership abilities to lead a small team of graduate and undergraduate students in novel research towards publication. All Life Sciences faculty are expected to maintain positive relationships with students, faculty, staff and administration, as well as to treat others with respect and dignity, recognizing the uniqueness of students, colleagues and the Salish Kootenai College.Qualifications: Ph.D., with an emphasis in Chemistry or closely related field. Demonstrated experience and skill in teaching at secondary education level. Demonstrated ability to develop novel research projects and research publication. Previous grant award experience.
Research laboratory skills, including the ability to mentor and train undergraduate and graduate students in the lab.