Clinical Assistant Professor

<p>Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Non Tenure Track, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry</strong></p><p>The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and the Global Forensic and Justice Center (GFJC) at FIU invites applications to fill a full-time Clinical Assistant Professor (non-tenure track) position. The position requires a Ph.D. in Chemistry or Forensic Science, experience teaching undergraduate and graduate students, and laboratory experience in forensic chemistry and/or toxicology. Approximately 50% of the job duties will entail developing and teaching coursework and workshops in forensic chemistry and toxicology and lower division chemistry courses, coordination of laboratory courses, and supervision of teaching assistants. Along with teaching courses in a traditional face-to-face format, the development of online/hybrid course offerings is expected. The remaining 50% of the job duties will include management of the FIU/GFJC Forensic and Analytical Toxicology Facility (FATF). FATF is a university recharge laboratory serving FIU and outside researchers and specializing in mass spectrometry-based analysis of drugs, environmental contaminants, and other chemicals in human specimens.</p><p><br></p><p>Minimum Qualifications:</p><p>•    Ph.D./Doctorate in chemistry, forensic science, or related field.</p><p><br></p><p>Preferred Qualifications:</p><p>•   Experience in developing and teaching in-person and on-line undergraduate and graduate lecture courses in general chemistry, analytical chemistry, forensic chemistry, and/or forensic toxicology.</p><p>•   Experience in developing and teaching in-person and on-line undergraduate and graduate laboratory courses and workshops in forensic chemistry and/or forensic toxicology.</p><p>•   Peer reviewed publication record in the forensic sciences.</p><p>•   Training of undergraduate and graduate students in laboratory techniques and instrumentation relevant to forensic science, with a focus on sample preparation and mass spectrometric analysis.</p><p>•   Experience in overseeing a mass spectrometry laboratory facility in forensic chemistry/toxicology, including maintenance of instrumentation, budget management, QA/QC procedures, and interaction with clients.</p><p><br></p><p>Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID <strong>537294</strong> at https://careers.fiu.edu/ and attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and statement on laboratory instrumentation experience. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least 3 references who will be contacted as determined by the search committee. Questions can be directed to Dr. Anthony DeCaprio, hiring committee chair, adecapr@fiu.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Applicants are encouraged to review Florida International University’s immigration and visa requirements, if applicable, prior to applying: </strong>https://hr.fiu.edu/employees-affiliates/working-at-fiu/immigration-process</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email </em></strong><strong><em>ocr@fiu.edu</em></strong><strong><em>. </em></strong></p>

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