Dear Colleague,

We are conducting two searches this fall for tenured/tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professors in Analytical Chemistry and Organic Materials Chemistry at the George Washington University.  The appointments will be effective August 1, 2019 The enclosed advertisements describe the positions and the application procedures.  Kindly post or pass along the attached documents announcing our recruitment to any qualified candidates.  We are interested in both nominations of appropriate candidates and applications.  Many thanks for your assistance.

Sincerely,

 

Michael King

Professor and Chair

Assistant or Associate Professor of Analytical Chemistry -for Depts and Chairs

Assistant or Associate Professor of Organic Materials Chemistry -for Depts and Chairs

Travel the world to change your life and improve other people’s lives. Learn how to make an impact overseas hand-in-hand with the locals and Be the Roots of Change!

 

Immerse yourself in a foreign culture, have an adventure of a lifetime, and help communities abroad by joining GIVE!  GIVE  is having information sessions this Tuesday, September 25th at the Memorial Union in Room 208 @ 10.30, 11.15, 12.00, 12.45, 1.30, 2.15, 3.00, 3:45 and 4.30!  

Come learn about our unique international volunteer opportunities this upcoming winter and summer. We hope to see you there!

 

Seeing is Believing. Watch our video to see GIVE in action!

 

As a GIVE volunteer, you will work alongside locals to build schools out of recyclable materials, install fresh water systems, teach English, implement artificial reefs, and help to protect critically endangered species.  Become a part of our GIVE family and empower local villages in Nepal, Thailand, Laos, and Tanzania!

 

Go on raw adventures immersed in the culture of your host country! This includes (but is most definitely not limited to): overnight safaris, trekking with elephants, scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming with dolphins and sharks in tropical waters, surfing, cave exploration, and much, MUCH more!

 

Now is the time: Change your life. Change the world. And Be the Roots of Change! Come meet us to learn more about volunteering and how to get academic credit! 

 

Remember, our meetings are on Tuesday, September 25th at the Memorial Union (MU) in Room 208 @ 10.30, 11.15, 12.00, 12.45, 1:30, 2.15, 3.00, 3:45 and 4.30!  

 

Bring your friends, moms, & doggos! Feel free to stay for the whole meeting or come and go as you please!   You can also visit our website for more information at  www.givevolunteers.org.

 

Cheers!

OMSI Science Communication Fellows are STEM professionals, including faculty, graduate students, technicians, or other individuals in science, health, engineering, or technology related positions. Fellows participate in specialized communication training, develop a hands-on demonstration about their work, and join OMSI in helping public audiences engage with science in meaningful and relevant ways. 

Join us for a brown bag information session on October 11th, 12-1pm in LPSC 402.

Tuition for the Science Communication Short Course is $1,850 per participant (scholarships may be available from OSMI). Click this link for more information and suggested funding models: https://www.science.oregonstate.edu/omsi-partnership/fellowship  

Note: The College of Science (COS) has a limited number of funds available to support COS participants up to half the tuition ($925). If you apply, please let OMSI know that you are in the COS.

Questions?  Contact Amanda Fisher, OMSI’s Senior Science Communication Specialist, at (503)797-4635 or afisher@omsi.edu, for more information.

Dear Researcher,

You are cordially invited to join us for a  Scientific Product Show at Oregon State University on Thursday, September 27th.  

Details include:

Thursday, September 27th


Oregon State University

Linus Pauling Science Center Room 402

11:00 am – 1:00 pm

 

 

Vendors include:

Caisson Labs

Jackson Laboratories

Rainin

Integra Biosciences

LGC Genomics

Applied Instrument

PerkinElmer

MilliporeSigma

Thomas Scientific

Teledyne ISCO

Macherey – Nagel

 

 

Refreshments will be served

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF CHEMISTRY (ANALYTICAL) COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY FULL-TIME TENURE TRACK START DATE: FALL 2019 Application review will begin September 24th. The position will remain open and applications reviewed until filled. ABOUT WHITWORTH UNIVERSITY: Whitworth University provides an education with a strong liberal arts perspective, the Christian heritage of the University, a commitment to academic rigor, and a long-standing orientation toward human service. A community of Christian scholars carries out the university’s mission “to provide its diverse student body an education of the mind and heart.” Founded in 1890, Whitworth has been consistently ranked among the top regional colleges and universities in the West. In 2017-2018, our diverse student body consisted of twentyfive percent undergraduates from underrepresented groups and four percent international students from over 30 different countries. THE POSITION: The Chemistry Department at Whitworth University invites applications for a tenure-track position in chemistry at the rank of Assistant Professor. Applicants in Analytical Chemistry and all related sub-disciplines are welcome to apply. Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence and the ability to establish a robust research program, which is competitive for external funding and involves undergraduate research assistants. The Chemistry department provides a stimulating environment in which students can use the latest technology in course and lab work, and also have opportunities for advanced research in collaboration with faculty. The department provides access to modern instrumentation including a multinuclear 400 MHz NMR, GC/MS, DSC, two HPLC systems, a fluorimeter, several UV-Vis and IR spectrometers, and various other instruments supporting individual research projects. We are also in the process of developing a single-crystal X-ray facility. The chemistry department is located in Robinson Science Hall, a 63,000 sq. ft. facility housing state-of-the-art teaching and research laboratories. The small class sizes typical in the department encourage students to become active learners in their own education, and helps foster close relationships between students and faculty members. We seek scholars who enjoy collaborating with undergraduate students and who seek the challenge of inspiring students to reach their full potential. We are particularly interested in individuals who have experience and/or demonstrated passion for working with and mentoring students from underrepresented backgrounds. Thirty-two percent of our 2018 incoming class comes from underrepresented groups. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO: Include in his/her teaching assignments General Chemistry lectures and labs, Analytical Chemistry lectures and labs, and additional upper-division chemistry courses depending upon interest or expertise, such as environmental chemistry, biochemistry, or thermochemistry. Teaching assignments may also include onecredit departmental courses or a course in the General Education Program such as first-year seminar, or one of the courses in our Core sequence. The opportunity to teach an occasional non-major’s course or a special topics course is also available. A typical teaching load consists of one lecture and four labs or two lectures and two labs per semester and one course during the January term for a total of 21 teaching load credits. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to participate in student-advising, service to the department, service to the university, and to the greater community. The department also expects the faculty member to establish a sustainable research program with the regular supervision of undergraduate research assistants both during the academic year and in the summer. TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE CANDIDATES WILL NEED:  A doctorate (Ph.D.) in Chemistry or a closely related field (ABD may be considered).  A personal commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith and learning.  Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral English.  High degree of interest in mentoring undergraduate research students.  Demonstrated effectiveness in college-level undergraduate teaching, possessing strong relational skills with students and colleagues.  Evidence of scholarly activities with plans for establishing a program of research at Whitworth University that is competitive for external funding.  Demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communications across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to race, gender, physical limitations, class or religious identities and perspectives.  A commitment to providing an equitable, just, and inclusive learning environment for all students.  Must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States by the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue to work legally for the proposed term of employment.  A commitment to equal opportunity; and a commitment to the educational mission of Whitworth University as a Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the Presbyterian church.  Employment offer is contingent on a successful background check, including education verification. IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE THE JOB FOR YOU: The following documents are required to complete the online application form at www.whitworth.edu/jobs: 1. A letter of interest that relates your education and experience to the required qualifications of the position. 2. A personal essay characterizing your Christian faith. Please read www.whitworth.edu/facultyfaithessay before you write your essay. 3. Your curriculum vitae. 4. A 2-3 page research proposal describing: 1) your past and/or current research endeavors, 2) a research plan to be implemented at Whitworth University, 3) a list of appropriate funding agencies to which you would apply for external funding, and 4) an explanation of how undergraduate students may be involved in your research. 5. A 2-3 page teaching statement on your teaching philosophy that also includes a detailed description of an analytical course with labs that you would envision teaching at Whitworth University. Include your approach to teaching a diverse student body and to creating and inclusive excellence learning environment. 6. Graduate and undergraduate transcripts (may be unofficial; official transcripts may be required at the time an offer to interview is extended). 7. The names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of three or more professional references. 8. Three recent student course evaluations (or a note explaining why they are not available). Please direct questions about the application process to Elise Forman at eforman@whitworth.edu. Please direct questions about the position to the search committee chair, Dr. Deanna Ojennus at dojennus@whitworth.edu . CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT INFORMATION: Whitworth’s Chemistry Department offers BA and BS degrees in Chemistry. Students seeking a BS degree declare a General Chemistry, Physical Chemistry or Biochemistry track. To read more about our department please see our department website: http://www.whitworth.edu/academic/department/chemistry/index.aspx. ABOUT THE SPOKANE AREA: Spokane (population approx. 210,000) is located on the Spokane River west of the Rocky Mountain foothills in eastern Washington State. The region enjoys four seasons with the associated outdoor activities (mountain biking, climbing, swimming, boating, snowmobiling, skiing, etc.). Spokane is within 4-5 hours of three major national parks (Mt Rainier, North Cascades, Glacier) and the Canadian Rockies. The city is large enough to have a thriving downtown area with a riverfront park yet small enough to avoid the heavy traffic associated with larger cities. The Spokane area has a number of strong school districts including the Mead School District in which Whitworth is located. Besides the strong public schools, the Spokane area has a number of highly ranked private schools, faith-based schools, and schools that have developed specialized options such as the Mead Riverpoint Academy with its emphasis on STEM and Entrepreneurial curriculum. In summer of 2018, the city provided grants to NGOs to support and promote multicultural events and activities reflecting the different cultural groups in the community. For more information on Spokane, please visit http://www.movetospokane.com/ Whitworth complies with all federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws that are applicable to religious nonprofit institutions and does not engage in unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability. With our commitment to building a diverse community, the university encourages applications from populations underrepresented at Whitworth including members of racial/ethnic communities, women, and persons with disabilities.

A tenure-track position is available in ANALYTICAL chemistry. While the opening is at the Assistant Professor level, exceptional senior candidates may be considered. Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to develop vigorous, competitive, well-funded research programs, and to be excellent teachers at the undergraduate and graduate levels. A Ph.D. is required; postdoctoral experience is desirable. Assistant Professor applicants should upload an application letter with vita, teaching statement, and a description of proposed research, and arrange for three letters of recommendation. Letter writers will be supplied with a link upon entry of their contact information in the application system. Senior applicants should upload an application letter and vita only. Applications should be uploaded in PDF format directly to: http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/80252. Initial interview selections will begin October 1; applications will continue to be considered if needed to identify suitable candidates. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students. The University of Utah is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educator. Minorities, women, veterans, and those with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified veterans. Reasonable disability accommodations will be provided with adequate notice. For additional information about the University’s commitment to equal opportunity and access see: http://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/.

The OSU Postdoctoral Association invites applications for professional development awards of $1,000 each. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24, and should be submitted by email to James.Fox@oregonstate.edu. Recipients will be announced at the annual Postdoc Research Symposium Oct. 4. For more information visit http://oregonstate.edu/opa.

If you are interested in conducting research about online teaching and learning, the Ecampus Research Unit will help you plan your proposal for the Ecampus Research Fellows Program. The Ecampus Research Unit annually funds up to five faculty and/or department projects – $20,000 each – to support research in the areas of distance and online education, including hybrid delivery. Info sessions will be held Oct. 2 at 1 p.m. and Oct. 5 at 11 a.m. at the fourth floor of The Valley Library, Drinkward Conference Room. Applications are due Nov. 1. For more information, contact Mary Ellen Dello Stritto, MaryEllen.DelloStritto@oregonstate.edu.