Overview:

The College of Arts & Sciences at Quinnipiac University is excited to announce a new hiring initiative in STEM inclusivity, which reflects our commitment to academic excellence and to fostering a more equitable future in STEM disciplines.

As part of this initiative, we are seeking a tenure-track faculty member in chemistry at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. We are looking for candidates who are passionate about advancing STEM inclusivity and eager to lead efforts in curricular enhancement, as well as the development and implementation of innovative teaching strategies for introductory STEM courses across the College. The successful candidate will play a key role in improving retention and success rates among historically marginalized students in STEM majors, while also enhancing quantitative literacy for all students. In addition, this individual will conduct workshops and train faculty both within the College of Arts and Sciences and across other schools at Quinnipiac University.

Collaboration will be a vital part of this role, including working closely with a mathematics faculty member recently hired as part of the same initiative. The successful candidate will also engage with Quinnipiac’s Innovations in Learning and Teaching Office to support broader educational initiatives.

The University’s new 137,000 sq. ft. Science, Innovation, Technology, and Exploration (SITE) building, opening in fall 2025, will offer state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities for faculty in the sciences.

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. The appointment will begin in August 2025 and is a full-time, benefits-eligible, on-campus position.

About the College:

The College of Arts & Sciences is a vibrant and inclusive community dedicated to providing an immersive and distinctive educational experience. Known for our inclusive teaching, faculty mentorship, and high-impact experiences, our programs integrate career planning and skill development into a broad education tailored to meet the needs and challenges of the 21st century. Our students emerge as ethical and intellectual leaders, capable of critical and independent thinking, equipped to collaborate on solutions to pressing global issues, and prepared for success in their personal, professional, and civic lives. The College of Arts & Sciences offers 25 undergraduate majors, 34 undergraduate minors, an MS in Molecular and Cell Biology, 6 undergraduate and 1 graduate certificates, and 13 undergraduate/graduate dual-degree programs.

About Quinnipiac:

Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university currently has an enrollment of 9,000 students in more than 130 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing, and Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and the College of Arts and Sciences. Our 21 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success, boasting multiple conference titles. This includes a 2023 NCAA National Championship win in ice hockey, a three-time defending national champion women’s rugby team, and a trip to the Sweet 16 for our women’s basketball team. The Quinnipiac University Poll is nationally recognized as a leader in public opinion research, and the university is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review’s “The Best 388 Colleges.” The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, attraction of diverse communities, development of innovative corporate partnerships, and construction of an ambitious set of capital projects. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and X.

Responsibilities:

• Take a leadership role in curricular improvement and in the development of innovative teaching strategies for introductory STEM classes across the College

• Work collaboratively to develop workshops to help train full-time and part-time faculty on inclusive teaching strategies aimed at increasing retention and improving graduation rates

• Teach lectures and labs of introductory chemistry courses, and upper-level courses in their area of expertise

• The standard teaching load for tenure-track positions in the College of Arts and Sciences is three, three-credit courses per semester (9 credits or instructional hours per semester). However, the successful candidate will be eligible to receive a course reduction per year for work to be performed to enhance teaching and learning.

• Maintain an active research program that will engage students and lead to scholarly presentations and publications. While the research area is open, the department welcomes candidates who can mentor students conducting bench research projects in chemistry.

• Seek funding to support research or teaching

• Demonstrate a willingness to communicate information about their research and/or efforts with improving STEM inclusivity with the public

• Guide, advise, and mentor students academically and professionally

• Engage in service activities to help advance the mission and values of the university, such as participating in department, college and university meetings and committee work

• Support Quinnipiac University’s commitment to an inclusive environment

Education Requirements:

• PhD in Chemistry or Biochemistry or closely related field

Qualifications:

• Experience and expertise in leading curricular improvement that support inclusive chemistry instruction

• Evidence of employing inclusive and innovative teaching strategies in introductory STEM classes

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the institution to develop workshops to help train full-time and part-time faculty on inclusive teaching strategies aimed at increasing retention and improving graduation rates

• Ability to work collaboratively with mathematics faculty to develop initiatives to enhance math skills important in the quantitative aspects of chemistry

• Ability to teach introductory chemistry courses, and/or to contribute to teaching lectures or labs of advanced chemistry courses

• Ability to mentor undergraduate research students who major in chemistry or biochemistry, and possibly graduate students in our Molecular and Cell Biology master’s program

Special Instructions to Applicants:

TO APPLY:

Applications must be submitted electronically and include:

• Cover letter that describes: (1) how the candidate meets the specific requirements of the position and; (2) the candidate’s research program, equipment and support needs, if applicable, and plans for involving undergraduate students in research

• CV, that includes contact information for three academic/professional references who will not be contacted without the candidate’s permission

• Teaching evaluations and/or student opinion surveys, if available

Applications received by October 18, 2024, will receive first consideration.

Quinnipiac University has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity and inclusion throughout the University community and welcomes candidates who enhance that diversity.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.

Quinnipiac University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.