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Assistant Teaching Professor – Fall 2025
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry invites applications for the position of Chemistry Assistant Teaching Professor. This is a 9-month (academic year), non-tenure-track appointment, starting in August 2025. We seek an applicant with relevant expertise in teaching general and organic chemistry lectures and laboratory courses as well as chemical safety. This position is a non-tenure eligible, academic-year appointment beginning August 18, 2025. The position is renewable pending satisfactory job performance, availability of funding, and program needs.
This position has two major job functions in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. The first function is to prepare and teach 100 and 200 level large lecture chemistry courses, such as general chemistry and organic chemistry. These courses may be offered in person, virtually, or hybrid. Additionally, this position will lead the laboratory safety courses (CHM295 and CHM595) taught in the fall semester; these courses are extremely important to maintain safety standards for the instructional and research labs. The second job function is to manage 200-level (organic chemistry) and above instructional labs. The major duties of this function include organizing, preparing, and scheduling the labs in coordination with the lab instructors and faculty. Important for this position is to train and supervise teaching assistants in the content and safety issues associated with the specific lab. The Department offers over 50 organic chemistry lab sections per year (serving over 750 students) along with over 10 upper division lab sections per year. The instructional labs are almost entirely led by undergraduate teaching assistants; thus, oversight is very important to maintaining high standards of instruction and safe conditions.
Responsibilities Include:
- Provide instruction in General and/or Organic Chemistry lecture courses.
- Provide instruction in undergraduate and graduate safety courses which are offered every year in the fall semester.
- Oversee Organic Chemistry and upper division laboratory courses (such as analytical, physical, and inorganic chemistries) including training teaching assistants, coordinating with faculty, and ordering reagents/supplies for the laboratory courses.
- Collaborate with the staff and faculty on Organic Chemistry and upper division laboratory course scheduling and staffing
This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D. degree in chemistry or related field
Preferred Qualifications:
- Â Demonstrated enthusiasm for teaching (as evidenced by cover letter)
- Ability to work effectively with large classes (120 to 200 students)
- Training in chemical safety
- Ability to work effectively with other faculty to coordinate teaching efforts
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
The successful candidate will have experience in teaching General and/or Organic Chemistry at the undergraduate level to large class sizes (120 to 200 students). They will be able to develop, update, and teach Organic Chemistry laboratory courses and manage Organic Chemistry and upper division undergraduate chemistry courses including training and supervising teaching assistants.
Compensation & Benefits
Anticipated salary is $60,000.
This is a Faculty (FAC) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) or the Optional Retirement Program (ORP); sick leave accruals and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified family members. More information on benefits at NAU is available at the NAU HR benefits page.  Faculty are hired on a contract basis, renewable according to terms of the Conditions of Faculty Service. Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU’s BCBS Plan). Employees will have 31 days from date of hire to enroll in benefits, and their benefits will then be effective the first day of the pay period following their completed enrollment.  If a new employee chooses the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) retirement option, participation in the ASRS Plan (and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it) will begin on the first of the pay period following 183 days of employment. New employees who choose to participate in the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP; an alternative to the ASRS plan) will begin to participate on the first day of the pay period following election. The long-term disability plan that accompanies the ORP will begin on the first day of the pay period following election. More information about NAU benefits is available at the NAU HR benefits page.
Pre-Employment Check
Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check.  Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees’ right to work in the United States.  Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities.  If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.
Immigration Support/Sponsorship
NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.
FLSA Status
This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked.
Submit Your Application
Vacancy will remain open until filled. Applications received before May 5, 2025 will receive full consideration.
To apply for this position, Â proceed to , follow the ‘Current Openings’ link, locate vacancy 608308, and then “Apply” at the bottom of the page.
Application must include:
- a cover letter highlighting your particular qualifications for this position;
- a curriculum vitae; and
- names and contact information for three references.
Please do not include any other documents.
If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the HR website or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus – on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.
About the Department
The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry has 19 faculty committed to excellence in teaching and research. The department currently has over 250 undergraduate majors and offers Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in chemistry including two American Chemical Society certified degrees.
About NAU
Northern Arizona University serves almost 30,000 students. We are a vibrant community, with 21,000 students in Flagstaff—the home of our largest campus—and the remainder online or at our 20+ statewide locations. Our institution has carefully integrated on-campus education with distance learning, forming seamless avenues for students to earn degrees.
NAU has all the benefits of a large institution with a personal touch. We carefully balance teaching, scholarship, and service for faculty members. Supporting our core value of student-centrism, NAU’s faculty members promote learning and help students reach academic milestones.
Flagstaff is an outdoorsy mountain town with four seasons and a thriving cultural scene. Located at 7,000 feet, Flagstaff houses 70,000 people and sits at the base of the sacred San Francisco Peaks.
Workplace Culture
NAU aims to be the nation’s preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.
Lab Coordinator – Fall 2025
Special Information
- This position is posted as Chemistry Laboratory Coordinator, Intermediate, which is a working title. The NAU system title for this position is Instructional Laboratory Coordinator, Intermediate.
- This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.
- This is a 10 month position. Successful candidate will be expected to work full time from August to May. All benefits will be accumulated at a .83 FTE rate.
Job Description
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry invites applications for the position of Chemistry Laboratory Coordinator, Intermediate. The successful candidate will have experience teaching general and/or organic chemistry laboratories to lower division chemistry students and training and supervising teaching assistants in all aspects of the course. They will be trained in chemical safety and experienced in overseeing undergraduates in a chemical laboratory setting.
This Chemistry Lab Coordinator, Intermediate position is a 10 month position. Successful candidate will be expected to work full time from August to May. All benefits will be accumulated at a .83 FTE rate.
Teaching – 40%
- Teaches labs including using lab instruments with some evening labs including monitoring lab safety.
- Establishes a positive learning atmosphere that assists learners in achieving curriculum objectives.
- Implements procedures for the use of laboratory equipment and provides instructional laboratory support services regarding the proper and safe use of equipment.
Preparation and Grading – 25%
- Prepares quizzes and lab lectures.
- Grades lab notebooks and reports.
- Maintains student records.
Safety – 10%
- Monitors classes for lab safety and compliance.
- Evaluates existing laboratory equipment and supplies, and recommends improvements or new purchases.
- Collects, processes and disposes of laboratory waste.
Training – 20%
- Trains and supervises teaching assistants.
Other – 5%
- Attends instructional staff meetings and other department related meetings/activities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- B.S. or B.A. degree in chemistry or related field, and
- 2 years of relevant laboratory teaching experience; or
- Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
- Evidence of independent and consistent teaching effectiveness as a teaching assistant.
- More than two semesters experience as a teaching assistant in general chemistry laboratory courses.
- Teaching or lab experience in organic chemistry laboratory course.
- Completed course in chemical laboratory safety.
- Experience in training undergraduate teaching or research assistants.
- Supervisory experience.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Knowledge
- Experience teaching general and/or organic chemistry laboratories to lower division chemistry students and training.
- Experience supervising teaching assistants.
- Trained in chemical safety.
- Experienced in overseeing undergraduates in a chemical laboratory setting.
- Knowledge of methods, materials and techniques used in laboratory and research work.
- Knowledge of university and departmental safety regulations.
Skills
- Skill in prioritizing and completing multiple tasks of varying complexity and urgency in a timely and efficient manner.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Abilities
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships.
- Communicates effectively.
- Possesses strong problem solving, organizational, and analytical capabilities.
Background Information
Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check.  Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees’ right to work in the United States.  Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities.  If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.
Salary
Salary range begins at $42,570. Annual salary commensurate with candidate’s qualifications and related experience.
FLSA Status
This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked.
Benefits
This is a Classified Staff (CLS) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System; paid vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents. More information on benefits at NAU is available on the Human Resources benefits website. Classified Staff employees are in a probationary status for their first six months at NAU.  NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.  Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU’s BCBS Plan). New employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits. Additionally, new employees will begin participating in the Arizona State Retirement System, and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it, on the first of the pay period following 6 months after the new employee’s start date.
Learning and Development
Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development. New employee on-boarding training includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days.
Immigration Support/Sponsorship
NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.
Application Deadline
April 28, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
How to Apply
To apply for this position,  proceed to , follow the ‘Current Openings’ link, locate vacancy 608345, and then “Apply” at the bottom of the page. You must submit your application by clicking on the “Submit” button by midnight of the application deadline. If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the Human Resources website or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus – on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.
If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.
Instrument Coordinator – Starting July 2025
Special Information
- This position is posted as Instrument Coordinator, Senior, which is a working title. The NAU system title for this position is Instructional Laboratory Coordinator, Senior.
- This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.
Job Description
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry invites applications for the position of Instrument Coordinator, Senior. This is a 12-month appointment, starting in July 2025. We seek an applicant with relevant expertise in analytical chemistry with an emphasis in experience with modern chemical instrumentation. This position has three major job functions in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. One is to provide oversight, maintenance and simple repair on instrumentation used in the teaching labs and instrumentation used by research faculty training undergraduate and graduate students. Appropriate and functioning instrumentation is critical to training students and for faculty to conduct research. The second is to prepare and teach undergraduate instrumental and analytical laboratories and supervise teaching assistants when the need arises from the department. These laboratories are predominantly taken by chemistry majors and are essential to our bachelor’s degree offerings. A third job function related to the main two job functions listed is training of students and faculty on how to use the chemical instrumentation. Additionally, oversight of the usage of the instrumentation is part of this function as well as purchase of chemicals, supplies, and instrument parts needed for the laboratory and repair of instrumentation.
Instrument Support – 40%
- Provide routine maintenance and repair of instrumentation in instrumental analysis lab (such as GC, GC/MS, LC-MS, ICP-MS, FAA, GFAA, UV-Vis, and FTIR).
- Inventory and purchase supplies, repair parts, and equipment.
- Develops procedures for the use of laboratory equipment and provides instructional laboratory support services regarding the proper and safe use of equipment.
- Monitors classes for safety compliance.
Instrument Oversight – 25%
- Maintain accurate logs of instrument scheduling and usage, failure, repair, and maintenance of instruments in instrument lab and keep records on associated costs.
- Provide troubleshooting, maintenance, repair of instrumentation, and lab equipment support in faculty research labs.
- Interface with vendors to learn specifications and techniques for repair of instrumentation.
- Ensures the ordering, inventory, labeling, storage, and maintenance of supplies/equipment essential to the operation of the laboratory.
- Functions as the senior level Coordinator of daily laboratory activities for a variety of disciplines, including scheduling, testing equipment for safety and setting up equipment for laboratory sessions.
Instrument Training – 20%
- Train and supervise students and faculty in proper use of instrumentation within and outside the department.
- Provide updates to students and faculty on software changes, new accessories, etc.
Teaching – 10%
- Teach undergraduate lab sections such as CHM 320L (Analytical Chemistry) and CHM 425LC (Instrumental Analysis) as needed.
- Supervise and work with the TAs to prepare these labs.
- Work with chemistry faculty to develop new experiments for CHM 425L and CHM 320L.
- Establish a positive learning atmosphere that assists learners in achieving curriculum objectives.
Other – 5%
- Attend instructional staff meetings and other departmental activities/events.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- B.S. or B.A. degree in chemistry or related field
- Experience (2-years minimum) in operating and maintaining chemical analysis instrumentation
- Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in operating and maintain GC, GCMS, HPLC, and LCMS instrumentation.
- Experience in operating and maintaining MALDI TOF mass spectrometers.
- Experience in operating and maintaining spectrophotometers – both molecular and elemental.
- Experience in operating and maintaining electrochemical instrumentation.
- Experience with teaching college students.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge
- Experience in operating, maintaining, and repairing chemical analysis instrumentation.
- Advanced knowledge of methods, materials and techniques used in laboratory and research work.
- Advanced knowledge of university and departmental safety regulations.
Skills
- Strong organizational skills to oversight of the chemical instrumentation.
- Skill in prioritizing and completing multiple tasks of varying complexity and urgency in a timely and efficient manner.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Abilities
- Capable of teaching analytical chemistry laboratories to upper division chemistry students; training teaching assistants, research students, and faculty in all aspects instrument operation.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships.
- Communicates effectively.
- Possesses strong problem solving, organizational, and analytical capabilities.
Background Information
Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check.  Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees’ right to work in the United States.  Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities.  If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.
Salary
Anticipated salary range is $58,882 – $73,434. Annual salary commensurate with candidate’s qualifications and related experience.
FLSA Status
This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked.
Benefits
This is a Classified Staff (CLS) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System; paid vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents. More information on benefits at NAU is available on the Human Resources benefits website. Classified Staff employees are in a probationary status for their first six months at NAU.  NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.  Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU’s BCBS Plan). New employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits. Additionally, new employees will begin participating in the Arizona State Retirement System, and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it, on the first of the pay period following 6 months after the new employee’s start date.
Learning and Development
Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development. New employee on-boarding training includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days.
Immigration Support/Sponsorship
NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.
Application Deadline
April 28, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
How to Apply
To apply for this position,  proceed to , follow the ‘Current Openings’ link, locate vacancy 608346, and then “Apply” at the bottom of the page. You must submit your application by clicking on the “Submit” button by midnight of the application deadline. If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the Human Resources website or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus – on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.
If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
NAU is an Employer of National Service. Â AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.
For a full list of openings at the university, visit Human Resources.
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