Virginia Tech remains committed to its internationally recognized interdisciplinary program in macromolecular
science and engineering with the announcement of an Assistant Professor position in
the Department of Chemistry on our main campus in Blacksburg, Virginia. This position signifies
a continued University commitment to the importance of the science and engineering of polymeric
materials to help solve major societal challenges in energy, the environment, and medicine. The
successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in the University-wide Macromolecules
Innovation Institute (MII) (see www.mii.vt.edu), which has the mission of building interdisciplinary
research and education collaborations across campus. The candidate will have access to the newly
formed Macromolecular Materials Discovery Center in our Institute for Critical Technology and Applied
Science (ICTAS).
The Department of Chemistry particularly invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the
Assistant Professor level in synthetic polymer chemistry (TR0160080). Candidates with an emphasis
on synthesis and properties of macromolecules, supramolecular chemistry, responsive hierarchical
macromolecular structures, and the design of polymeric materials for nanomedicine, energy and the
environment, are particularly encouraged to apply. A Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related field is
required; the degree is required at the time of appointment. The successful candidate must establish an
internationally recognized research program and be an effective teacher in graduate and undergraduate
courses. Applicants must submit online at http://www.jobs.vt.edu and locate the correct posting
(referenced above). Applicants will submit a curriculum vita, a description of research plans (not to exceed
five pages), teaching philosophy and plans (not to exceed two pages), and arrange for three letters
of recommendation. The Search Committee Chair is available to address any specific questions related
to the position: Professor Timothy E. Long, Search Committee Chair, Department of Chemistry,
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, 24061; telong@vt.edu.
Review of applications will begin October 14, 2016 and will continue until the position is
filled. For further information about the position and the Department of Chemistry, visit
http://www.chem.vt.edu.
Virginia Tech is an AA/EEO employer and applications from underrepresented groups are especially
encouraged. Occasional travel to attend professional meeting and conferences are required, and University
policy requires a criminal background check. Direct all general questions about the position to
chem.jobs@vt.edu, with the job posting # included in the subject heading.

The Chemistry Department at Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA is currently conducting a tenure-line faculty search for positions in Physical Chemistry and in Biochemistry, beginning August 2017. The position requires a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry or Biochemistry or closely-related field from an accredited college or university at the time of appointment. The focus of an individual’s research specialization is open to all relevant areas of either field.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. We will begin to review applications October 1, 2016.

If you know of anyone in your department that may be interested they may see the online vacancy announcement to apply:

Biochemistry Announcement

Physical Chemistry Announcement

Thank you for your time, and have a nice day,

The Department of Chemistry at Washington University in St. Louis seeks to make a faculty appointment in biochemistry to begin in the fall of 2017.  The position is at the assistant-professor level.  I enclose a copy of our recently published advertisement for this position.

We are seeking your help in soliciting suitable candidates with whom you are familiar, either in your department or at other institutions, to apply for this position.  Washington University provides outstanding resources in terms of infrastructure, facilities, intellectual environment, and start-up funds to support excellence of scholarship in research and teaching.  Further information about the Department may be found at our home page, http://www.chemistry.wustl.edu, which also offers links to information about the University community and the St. Louis area.

We ask that you help us to continue a tradition of excellence in scholarship and teaching by encouraging outstanding individuals to apply.  Please forward this letter to anyone you feel might be suitable for these positions.  We will begin reviewing the portfolios of candidates on 1 October 2016 but will accept applications received after that date until the end of the search.

Washington University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action employer.  Individuals from under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

The College of Wooster seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Chemistry in the
area of analytical chemistry to begin August 2017. Primary teaching responsibilities include
advanced courses and labs in area of expertise and general chemistry. Development of a rigorous
undergraduate research program and participation in The College’s Senior Independent Study
Program expected. Ph.D. required and post-doctoral research or teaching experience preferred. A
full job posting and application details are online https://apply.interfolio.com/36479.

Attached is a full version of the job description.  Please contact Paul Edmiston (pedmiston@wooster.edu) with any questions.

Job Description