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Highlands University is an open admissions university with over 70% Hispanic, Native American or African American with nearly 40% studying at the Master’s Degree level. The university is committed to student success and improved retention and graduation rates. NMHU serves approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students at the main campus in Las Vegas, NM (one hour east of Santa Fe) and another 1300 students at centers in Santa Fe, Rio Rancho, and Albuquerque. For more information about the university, visit the website at
Position Information Job Title Professor of Organic Chemistry Rank Assistant/Associate Professor Classification Title Term Position Summary The incumbent in this position is responsible for providing instruction at both the undergraduate and graduate level involving undergraduate and Master level students. Faculty will be expected to serve as student mentors and advisors in keeping with the university’s mission. Duties and Responsibilities • Prepare and teach, as assigned, selected courses within the chemistry program to undergraduate and graduate students (normal teaching load of 24 credit hours per academic year);
• Hold office hours as required;
• Advise and mentor both undergraduate and graduate students on matters within the chemistry discipline and related areas;
• Supervise and manage students and/or technicians in laboratory preparation assignments and instrumentation maintenance;
• Maintain regular attendance on campus;
• Perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Education: in Chemistry (ABD will be considered) with undergraduate Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in chemistry. Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Education: Postdoctoral experience.
Experience: Preparing, instructing, and overseeing classroom presentations in undergraduate and graduate areas of chemistry including organic chemistry lecture and laboratory and general chemistry lecture and laboratory. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities | • Be knowledgeable in chemistry and especially organic chemistry with knowledge of instrumentation calibration, operation, and maintenance;
• Demonstrate skill and expertise in the classroom and laboratory;
• Possess and exhibit the ability to…
• incorporate technologies and/or strategies to enhance pedagogy;
• work effectively with a culturally diverse student body;
• develop effective methodology for integrating teaching and research;
• demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills;
• teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses, both lecture and laboratory. Work Location Las Vegas, NM Campus Posting Detail Information Posting Number F362P Posting Open Date 06/19/2019 Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Special Instructions to Applicant A complete application must include 1) A letter of application, 2) a Curriculum Vitae, 3) Unofficial copies of advanced degree transcripts. An online application must include names, phone numbers, and e‐mail addresses of three (3) professional references. For more detailed information regarding the position you may contact: Dr. Saikia at