Job Description
Vanguard University Position Description: Vanguard University is looking for
an outstanding teacher with a PhD in Chemistry or a related field who would relish mentoring students in a warm and diverse community of
people who are serious about following Jesus Christ. This faculty member will teach courses and develop curriculum within the Department of
Physical Sciences and Applied Mathematics, which is growing and developing around two programs: Engineering Physics and Computer Science.
Courses to be taught may include General Chemistry, Allied Health Chemistry (GOB), Biochemistry and/or the associated labs. Chemistry
coursework supports multiple programs, including Biology, Kinesiology, Nursing. Most courses are taught in-person or a hybrid of in-person
and online. The PSAM department is housed within the College of Arts and Sciences, which champions a holistic, Christian liberal arts
education. Vanguard faculty are committed to excellence and to integrating faith in their respective disciplines. Founded in 1920, Vanguard
has been in Costa Mesa, not far from the Pacific Ocean, since 1950. Today nearly half of our undergraduate students are Hispanic and
Vanguard is a federally-designated Hispanic Serving Institution.
Essential Functions: - Teach above-mentioned
coursework in Chemistry.
- Challenge thinking, foster debate and develop the ability of students to engage in critical discourse and
thinking.
- Collaborate with department faculty in curriculum development, student support, and continuous program improvement.
- Initiate and cultivate a personal research program suitable for an undergraduate environment that could incorporate first year research
students.
- Help students develop and apply research skills; guide students in development of their projects.
- Develop and
assist in the implementation of department-level assessment of student learning.
- Identify risks to the organization within the
department.
- Participate in service to the department and to the university.
- Engage with the university community by
serving on faculty committees, collaborating in student retention efforts and supporting other academic disciplines or extracurricular
activities.
- Engage in professional organization activities and scholarly work including, but not limited to, publications and
presentations commensurate with experience and academic rank.
Minimum Qualifications: - Ph.D. in Chemistry
or a related discipline
- Ability to teach general chemistry and laboratory courses, allied-health chemistry for non-majors
(Fundamentals of General, Organic and Biochemistry [GOB]), and/or analytical chemistry.
- Demonstrated teaching ability.
- A
vibrant Christian faith, and commitment to an academically rigorous integration of faith and learning
Salary: Full-time, tenure track position. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and
experience.
Assistant Professor: $58,242 to $78,336
Associate Professor: $67,932 to $91,494
Professor: $78,846 to
$109,548
Placement at appropriate rank (e.g., Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) and initial salary is dependent upon
education, experience, and based on Vanguard's faculty compensation schedule. The upper range is reserved for candidates that demonstrate
the highest level of proficiency within a particular rank. Vanguard University also offers a very competitive and generous benefits
package.
Vanguard offers both tenure track and term faculty contracts; the type of contract offered will be determined based on the
candidate's qualifications at the time of hire.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please complete the application and upload the required
documents below. Please do not send your documents directly to the Department Chair.
Accompanying Essays :
1.
Personal Testimony of Relationship with Jesus Christ. Please provide a brief account of your experience of coming to faith in Christ.
Include current church attendance, ministry, outreach and service involvement, any experience you have had with the Assemblies of God or
other Pentecostal churches.
2. Philosophy of Christian Education and Role of a Christian University. Explain what you believe to be
the elements essential to the educational theory & practice of a Christian University.
3. Integration of Faith, Teaching and
Scholarship. Explain how you integrate your faith with your discipline & in your teaching and scholarship.
Curriculum
vitae includes:
Colleges/universities attended, location, & degree or units earned.
Majors or fields of
study, undergrad & graduate majors, minors, & areas of concentration.
With the most recent, a chronological listing of teaching
experience - name and location of institutions, title/academic rank, full/part-time, dates of employment
A specific listing of
courses previously taught
Publications, presentations, honors, awards, and memberships in professional organizations
With the most recent employment, position/title, full/part-time, dates of employment
Any other qualifying experience,
paid/voluntary, other.
References - Names, e-mail, and phone numbers of at least 3 people not related to you whom we
may contact for an evaluation of your professional abilities.
Pastoral reference letter - Pastor or church
leader.
Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts accepted to apply. If selected, notarized transcripts are required
prior to employment.
* All of the above requested attachments must be included with your application in order to be considered.
Applications will be accepted until position is filled or until there are a sufficient number of applicants.
Applications received by
December 31, 2024 will receive full consideration, and the position will remain open until filled.
CONTACT: Dr.
Mike Wilson
Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Vanguard University of Southern California
55 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA
92626
E-mail: mdwilson@vanguard.edu
To
apply, please visit: jeid-d28f778b31088d44b55f7c2ecab4ac40
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