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Instructor of the Practice or Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Instructor of the Practice or Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Utah Tech UniversitySt. George, UT, United States
23 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Position Announcement

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at Utah Tech University in St. George, Utah, invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Chemistry, with an anticipated start date of January 1, 2026. Depending on academic and professional qualifications, the position may be filled at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) or Instructor of Practice (professional-track). The successful candidate will join a dynamic and growing department that emphasizes hands-on learning, industry-relevant skills, and student success.

This faculty member will play a central role in leading and supporting the new Certificate in Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA / QC), an innovative program designed to prepare students for careers in regulated laboratory environments including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, diagnostics, and environmental testing. In addition, the position involves overseeing the Chemistry Analytical Laboratories, with responsibilities in method development, instrumentation training, SOP implementation, and collaborative projects with students, faculty, and industry partners.

As part of the College of Science, Engineering & Technology (CSET), the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry is deeply committed to applied learning and workforce preparation, offering ACS-accredited degrees in Chemistry and Biochemistry, a Certificate in Laboratory Technology, and the newly launched QA / QC Certificate to address the region's growing needs in life sciences and diagnostics industries.

Responsibilities

  • Teach courses in the QA / QC Certificate Program and additional lecture or laboratory courses in the ACS-accredited B.S. Chemistry and Biochemistry programs based on expertise.
  • Deliver applied laboratory instruction using advanced analytical instrumentation (e.g., HPLC, ICP-MS, FTIR, DSC) and integrate QA / QC principles into student learning.
  • Oversee the Chemistry Analytical Laboratories by developing and validating analytical methods, maintaining SOPs, and ensuring compliance with QA / QC standards, including GLP, GMP, ISO 17025, EPA QA, and NELAC / NELAP frameworks.
  • Manage instrumentation by coordinating maintenance, calibrations, service schedules, and vendor interactions while providing training and technical support for students and faculty.
  • Mentor undergraduate research students and / or analytical facility interns and prepare them for careers in regulated laboratory environments through real-world QA / QC practices.
  • Collaborate with industry partners to align curriculum with workforce needs, support student internships, and strengthen career pathways in life sciences, diagnostics, and environmental testing.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required :

  • For Instructor of the Practice : MS degree, for Assistant Professor : Ph.D. in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a closely related field.
  • Demonstrated professional experience in QA / QC roles or regulated analytical laboratories.
  • Hands-on experience with advanced instrumentation such as HPLC, ICP-MS, FTIR, DSC, or similar platforms.
  • Familiarity with regulatory standards (GLP, GMP, ISO 17025, EPA QA, NELAC / NELAP).
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Preferred :

  • Experience in method development, SOP authorship, and audit-ready laboratory operations.
  • Experience teaching or mentoring students in academic or professional environments.
  • Familiarity with Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELNs), AI-enabled audit tools, and micro-credential-based learning.
  • Supplemental Information

    POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS : Full-time (10-month) professional-track or tenure-track faculty position. Faculty service anticipated to begin January 2026, with pay and benefits starting January 1st, 2026. Annual salary for Instructor of the Practice is $58,000 - $61,000, and for Assistant Professor is $67,000 - $71,000, depending on qualifications and experience, with additional compensation available for optional summer / overload teaching. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date;includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents. See https : / / humanresources.utahtech.edu / employee-benefits / under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

    ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES : Application review begins October 13, 2025 ; position open until filled. Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts, and contact information for three professional references (including email addresses). In addition, applicants should provide a Student Success and Mentorship Statement (1-2 pages) describing their approach to supporting student success, with an emphasis on mentoring students in hands-on laboratory environments and strategies for engaging diverse and nontraditional learners. A separate Instrumentation and Laboratory Leadership Statement (1 page) is also required, summarizing experience with analytical instrumentation, including method development, SOP creation, QA / QC practices, instrument maintenance, and training or supervising laboratory users. Please upload all the requested documents when you submit your application. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and certification of required degrees and upon successfully passing a background check. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office (435) 652-7520.

    ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY : Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University .

    Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including doctoral, masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and / or emphases. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered, who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the University's mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to equal opportunity within its employment programs and activities. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.

    The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and / or the University's non-discrimination policies :

  • Director of Equal Opportunity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator : Hazel Sainsbury - titleix@utahtech.edu , HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
  • Deputy Title IX Coordinator : Brenda Medrano - titleix@utahtech.edu ,BROWN 102, 435-879-4769.
  • For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https : / / titleix.utahtech.edu / or contact :

  • U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, ocr@ed.gov , 800-421-3481.
  • U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, ocr.denver@ed.gov , 303-844-5695.
  • The University provides key institutional information regarding Academics, Campus Safety, Student Services, Employment Laws, and other requirements per the Higher Education Act and other consumer information requirements to prospective students, students, UT employees, and prospective employees online at https : / / utahtech.edu / right-to-know / and https : / / police.utahtech.edu / clery-act / .

    In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification.

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