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Visiting Position at Reed College
Visiting position in Biochemistry and General Chemistry at Reed College. The Chemistry Department invites applications for a three-semester, visiting position, preferably at the assistant professor level beginning January 2017. Teaching responsibilities will include participation in a team-taught general chemistry course in Spring 2017, and one semester of general chemistry and one semester of biochemistry, possibly with lab, in the 2017-18 academic year. A PhD is required and postdoctoral experience is preferred. The successful candidate must have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and research. Teaching duties will include general chemistry and a junior-level course in biochemistry, possibly including laboratory. The successful candidate will also advise senior thesis students in yearlong research projects. The Chemistry Department has excellent resources for innovative teaching and research, including dedicated faculty research labs, a 400 MHz NMR, LC-MS, and a molecular modeling computer laboratory.
Application materials (a cover letter, curriculum vitae, an outline of research interests, and a statement of teaching philosophy) and three letters of recommendation should be submitted through Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/25347. Reed College is a community that is committed to cultural and intellectual diversity as central to its academic mission (http://www.reed.edu/diversity/.) Candidates are encouraged to describe how this commitment will be expressed through their teaching, scholarship, mentorship and/or community service. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but they should be received by October 31, 2016 to guarantee full consideration. For further information about this position please contact the chair of the search, Arthur Glasfeld (glasfeld@reed.edu). An Equal Opportunity Employer, Reed values diversity and encourages applications from underrepresented groups.
Deadline: Evaluation of files begins October 31, 2016
NIU Tenure Track Job Opening
Assistant Professor at U of Minnesota, Morris
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Tenure Track Faculty Position – Georgia Institute of Technology School of Chemistry and Biochemistry
THE GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, SCHOOL OF CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRYseeks to fill a tenure-track faculty position in the development of any aspect of chemistry or biochemistry related to feedstocks from renewable and sustainable sources. Research areas of interest include, but are not limited to, functional biomaterials, catalysis, energy harvesting and storage, efficient syntheses and processes, and plant bioengineering and synthetic biology.Opportunities for significant interaction with and support from the Renewable Bioproducts Institute at Georgia Tech (www.bioproducts.gatech.edu) will be available. Candidates with interdisciplinary research programs may be considered for joint appointments with other campus units.
Exceptional candidates at all levels are encouraged to apply. Assistant Professor candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, description of research plans, description of teaching interests and philosophy, and arrange for the submission of three letters of recommendation. Candidates at advanced levels should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references. All materials and requests for information should be submitted electronically, as per the instructions found at:
The application deadline is November 15, 2016, with application review continuing until the position is filled. Georgia Tech is an equal education/employment opportunity institution.
University of New Hampshire – Assistant Professor of Chemistry: Physical/Theoretical Chemistry
The Department of Chemistry at the University of New Hampshire invites applications for a tenure- track faculty position in Physical/ Theoretical Chemistry with a preferred focus on Macromolecules to begin in August 2017. Candidates must possess a Ph.D. degree; post-doctoral experience is preferred. Candidates will be evaluated on (i) their commitment to excel as a teacher and mentor at the undergraduate and graduate levels, (ii) their potential to establish a vigorous, nationally recognized research program that is collaborative and multidisciplinary, and (iii) their potential for meeting the UNH goal of creating an educational environment that fosters diversity, inclusion and quality engagement for all. Demonstrated commitment to supporting ethnic, gender and cultural diversity will be valued. Applicants should submit one pdf file containing the following application materials to chem.dept1@unh.edu: a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae, a statement of research plans, and a statement of teaching interests and philosophy. Applicants should also arrange to have three letters of recommendation submitted to the same e-mail address. Review of applications will commence on November 15, 2016 and continue until the position is filled. The University of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. The University seeks excellence through diversity among its administrators, faculty, staff, and students. The University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status. Application by members of all underrepresented groups is encouraged.
University of New Hampshire – Assistant Professor of Chemistry: Analytical Chemistry
The Department of Chemistry at the University of New Hampshire invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Chemistry to begin August, 2017. Candidates must possess a Ph.D. degree. Candidates will be evaluated on (i) their commitment to excel as a teacher and mentor at the undergraduate and graduate levels, (ii) their expertise in analytical chemistry, broadly defined, (iii) their potential to establish a vigorous, nationally recognized research program that is both collaborative and multidisciplinary, and (iv) their potential for meeting the UNH goal of creating an educational environment that fosters diversity, inclusion and quality engagement for all. Demonstrated commitment to supporting ethnic, gender and cultural diversity will be valued. Applicants should submit one pdf file containing the following application materials to chem.dept2@unh.edu: a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae, a statement of research plans, and a statement of teaching interests and philosophy. Applicants should also arrange to have three letters of recommendation submitted to the same e-mail address. Review of applications will commence on October 24, 2016 and continue until the position is filled. The University of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. The University seeks excellence through diversity among its administrators, faculty, staff, and students. The University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status. Application by members of all underrepresented groups is encouraged.
Tenure-track position at Missouri State U
Environmental Chemistry: The Chemistry Department at Missouri State University invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor position to begin August 14, 2017. A Ph.D. in environmental chemistry or closely related field is required. The duties of the position include teaching, research, and service and candidates should show a potential for excellence in teaching and independent research commensurate with a masters-level institution. A commitment to diversity in the educational community of faculty, staff, and students is also required. EO/AA/M/F/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Consideration of applications will begin November 7, 2016, and will continue until the position is filled. Visit https://jobs.missouristate.edu for further details and to apply. Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.
University of Northern Colorado Open Positions
The University of Northern Colorado will be searching for two positions in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry (start Aug 2017). I’ve attached the short vacancy announcements for the positions. Please share this information with any interested candidates:
Assistant Professor of Chemical Education (tenure-track)
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Northern Colorado invites applications for the position of tenure-track Assistant Professor of Chemical Education, position #F99716. This 9-month appointment requires an earned doctorate in chemical education or closely related field. The successful candidate will instruct graduate courses in chemical education, undergraduate courses in general chemistry, and other chemistry/science courses based on qualifications. In addition to providing service to the department, college and university, the successful candidate will be expected to develop a strong, nationally recognized and externally funded research program in chemical education research involving both undergraduate and graduate students. The full vacancy announcement and application instructions are available at: http://careers.unco.edu. Screening of applications begins October 26, 2016 and continues until the position is filled. The University is an AAEO employer.
Associate/Full Professor of Organic Chemistry (tenure-eligible) and Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
The College of Natural and Health Sciences invites applications for the position of Associate / Full Professor in Organic Chemistry (tenure-eligible). This position carries faculty responsibilities in teaching within the organic chemistry curriculum at the undergraduate and graduate levels, operation of a nationally recognized, externally funded research program in any field of Organic Chemistry, and service responsibilities at the department, college, university and professional levels. The successful candidate will also serve as Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, with reassignment of 12-credit hours of their academic-year workload and a 1.5-month (half-time) appointment in the summer. The candidate will have documented leadership and management skills, work collaboratively with the department’s faculty and report to the Dean of the College of Natural and Health Sciences. As the chief academic and administrative officer for the Department, the Chair provides leadership in the development and oversight of instructional programs, research, and service commitments in the department and assumes responsibility for administration, budgetary coordination, faculty/staff hiring and evaluations, professional development, community advancement, facilitation of the acquisition of external funding, and assuring adherence to university and college policies and procedures. The full vacancy announcement and application instructions are available at:http://careers.unco.edu. Screening of applications begins October 26, 2016 and continues until the position is filled. The University is an AAEO employer.