Job Description

General Summary:

Salish Kootenai College (SKC) seeks a dynamic, research-oriented faculty member to teach undergraduate and graduate-level chemistry courses, mentor student researchers, and contribute to externally funded research initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in chemistry, demonstrated post-secondary teaching experience, a record of scholarly output, and the capacity to secure extramural funding within 24 months of hire. This is a grant-funded position with potential for long-term renewal based on performance and funding.

  Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare and develop course materials, such as syllabi, assignments, handouts and culturally relevant materials, in accord with SKC mission and goals.

• Prepare and deliver lectures to students and hands-on laboratory experiences.

• Initiate, facilitate and moderate classroom discussions. Evaluate and grade students class work, assignments and papers.

• Be responsible for student learning outcomes assessment for courses taught each quarter.

• Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching issues.

• Assist in curriculum development for new courses.

• Maintain scheduled office hours.

• Develop novel research projects for undergraduate and graduate students.

• Seek funding opportunities and secure funding sources.

• Create scientific output through presentations at scientific meetings and publications in peer reviewed journals.

• Advise students through Life Sciences academic programs.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related field.

• Demonstrated excellence in postsecondary teaching.

• Proven experience in grant writing and managing funded research projects.

• Record of peer-reviewed publications and professional presentations.

• Strong laboratory skills with the ability to lead and train student research teams.

• Commitment to serving Native students and advancing the mission of a Tribal College.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Salish and Kootenai Tribal communities, values, and cultural perspectives.

• Experience integrating Indigenous knowledge systems into STEM education.

• Experience teaching in rural, underserved, or tribal college settings.

To apply you must submit an SKC application, cover letter, resume and applicable transcripts to Human Resources, P.O. Box 70, Pablo, MT 59855 or email Venessa_sandoval@skc.edu, David_miller@skc.edu. Your application must include evidence that you have the skills, experiences and abilities indicated in this announcement. Applicants are asked to provide copies of academic transcripts and any other educational, training or applicable credential or license, which may support your application for this position. The information you provide with your application and resume will be used as deciding factors in our employment process.

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