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ACADEMIC POSITIONS ACADEMIC POSITIONS ACADEMIC POSITIONS RECRUITMENT ADVERTISING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Tenure-Track Position ▲ ▲ ▲ ORGANIC CHEMISTRY ▼ ▼ ▼ College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics WEST VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY To start in fall 2009. To teach organic chemistry (along with another organic faculty) and other undergraduate courses and to develop a research program with undergraduates. Ph.D. in organic chemistry required and postdoctoral experience preferred. ACS-accredited chemistry department. An assortment of instruments available for teaching and research. Opportunity for research with graduate students of biotechnology program. To apply, send cover letter, CV, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, statements of teaching and research interests, and three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Vernon Fletcher, Chair, Organic Search Committee, 101 Hamblin Hall, West Virginia State University, Institute, WV 25112-1000. Review of applications will start by November 15, 2008, and will continue until position is filled. Enquiries: 304-766-3106 or fletchvr@wvstateu.edu. See: www.wvstateu.edu/chemistry WVSU is an EO/AA employer. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. CHARLESTON SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Biochemistry. Responsibilities include teaching and developing an active and challenging undergraduate research program. A more detailed outline of the responsibilities and duties may be found on the University’s web site (www.csuniv.edu). A Ph.D. in Biochemistry is required. Teaching experience and experience in supervising undergraduate research (including grant writing) is desirable. Applicants should forward a letter of interest addressing qualifications and compatibility with the University’s mission, current vitae, and the names and contact information of at least three references to applications@csuniv.edu or Human Resources Office, Charleston Southern University, P.O. Box 118087, Charleston, SC 29423-8087. Direct questions regarding the position to Dr. Steve Hudson, Chair, Physical Science Department (shudson@ csuniv.edu). Charleston Southern University is affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention and employs faculty who are professing Christians. Review of credentials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Charleston Southern University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability or sex. FACULTY POSITION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE The Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering at the University of California at Riverside invites applications for a faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. Applications are especially encouraged from individuals with research interest in biotechnology/biochemical engineering such as biomaterials, bioenergy, biosensors, and environmental biotechnology. Applicants should have a distinguished academic record, exceptional potential to conduct world-class research, and a commitment to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. A doctoral degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field is required. Details and application materials can be found at www.engr.ucr.edu/facultysearch. The search committee will review applications beginning on 12/15/08, and will continue to receive applications until the position is filled. EEO/AA Employer. The University of Kansas Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry The Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Univer sity of Kansas (www.pharmchem.ku.edu/), invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the Distinguished Professor level for the 2009–10 academic year. The successful candidate should be eligible for appointment with tenure and be an internationally recognized scholar in pharmaceutics or a related scientific discipline whose research programs directly impact on the design, formulation, delivery, and development of macromolecular drugs (proteins, DNA, RNA) and/or vaccines. See http://jobs.ku.edu for the full announcement. The candidate should demonstrate a strong record of research and scholarship commensurate with rank, for appointment at the level of Distinguished Professor. Experience in the development of mutually beneficial entrepreneurial relationships between a university and the pharmaceutical and business community will be a preferred qualification. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and/or sustain an independent, externally funded research program that includes multidisciplinary collaborations and to participate in teaching activities in the School of Pharmacy’s professional program and in the department’s graduate program. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Screening of applications will begin Feb. 15, 2009. Address telephone inquiries about the position to Dr. Christian Schöneich at 785-864-4880. Applications including a letter of interest, resume, and names and addresses of three references should be sent to Dr. Christian Schöneich, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, The University of Kansas, 2095 Constant Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66047-3729. (785) 864-4880. EO/AA Employer. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITIONS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING, SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCES, HARVARD UNIVERSITY The Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (HSEAS) seeks applicants for openings in Environmental Sciences and Engineering at the level of tenure-track assistant professors. Appointments will be made in hydrology and applied chemistry/chemical engineering. The positions require the ability to develop a leading research program and enthusiasm for teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. An application, assembled as a single PDF file, should include a curriculum vitae, separate twopage statements of research and teaching interests, up to three scientific papers, and names and contact information for at least three writers of letters of recommendation. Applications should be sent to ESEsearch@seas.harvard.edu. Applications will be reviewed beginning 30 November 2008. Later applications are also welcome until the positions are filled. Harvard University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and applications from women and underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged. NATIONAL TSING HUA UNIVERSITY (TAIWAN), DE- PARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY invites applications for several tenure track positions to commence on Aug. 1, 2009 at all levels. We are open to outstanding individuals in all fields of chemistry. Applicants for positions at the assistant professor level should have a Ph.D. degree and a significant post-doctoral experience. The successful candidates are expected to have a strong commitment to excellence in research as well as in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Additional salary compensation will be provided by alumni funding of this department. Applicants should submit a complete Curriculum Vitae, publications (PDF file), a list of publications, a detailed research proposal, and three letters of recommendation (including recommendation from Ph.D. advisor) to Miss Hsi-Hua Lin, Secretary of Search Committee (Email: linhh@mx.nthu.edu.tw, Fax: 886-3-5711082, Department of Chemistry, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan. Web site: www.chem.nthu. edu.tw). All materials are expected to be received before Dec. 31, 2008. CHEMISTRY FACULTY POSITIONS – DEPAUL UNIVERSITY The Department of Chemistry at DePaul University invites applications for two tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in Autumn 2009. The first position is in medicinal chemistry for which candidates should possess a Ph.D. in synthetic organic chemistry or medicinal chemistry. The second position is in bioanalytical chemistry. In this case, candidates should have a Ph.D. in analytical chemistry. Applicants must be able to teach and conduct research in a liberal arts environment that emphasizes teaching excellence and close faculty-student interaction. Postdoctoral experience is required. The ACS-certified program at DePaul offers B.S. degrees in chemistry and biochemistry and several M.S. degree options. Successful candidates will be expected to teach at all levels of our program, plus courses in DePaul’s Liberal Studies Program. The department has modern instrumentation to support both teaching and research needs. Send vitae, graduate and undergraduate transcripts, a statement of education philosophy, an outline of research interests, and three letters of reference to Dr. Richard F. Niedziela, Chair, Department of Chemistry, DePaul University, 1036 W. Belden Ave., Chicago, IL 60614. Cover letters should clearly indicate which position is of interest. Inquiries and application materials may also be sent electronically to positions@che.depaul.edu. See http://chemistry. depaul.edu for additional information. Review of applications will begin on November 17, 2008. The Department of Chemistry seeks diversity in its faculty. We encourage applications from women, people of color, and the members of other historically under-represented groups. FACULTY POSITION IN CHEMISTRY The Department of Chemistry, Colorado State University, seeks at least one tenure or tenured track faculty members with research interests in any area of chemistry (including analytical, biological, inorganic, materials, organic, and physical). Candidates whose research impacts the University’s Current Research Initiative in Energy are particularly encouraged to apply. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree and be capable of truly outstanding teaching, scholarship, and research. Complete applications will contain a detailed CV, descriptions of research plans and teaching interests, and the names of at least three references. Apply online at: http://www.chem. colostate. edu/jobs.html. Postdoctoral experience is desirable in junior candidates, who will be considered first and should have letters of reference sent electronically to Professor C. Michael Elliott, Chair, Faculty Search Committee, chemsrch@lamar.colostate.edu. Applications complete by November 15, 2008 are guaranteed full consideration, but applications will be evaluated until the position(s) are filled. Files of semifinalists will be available to all Chemistry Department faculty. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Colorado State University is an EEO/AA employer. TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION IN CHEMICAL EDUCATION The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Arizona State University seeks applications from highly qualified candidates for a tenure-track position in Chemical Education at the Assistant Professor rank, commencing August 2009. The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. degree in chemistry or chemical education and will be expected to build a strong externally funded research program in Chemical Education, develop and teach courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, and participate in governance and service committees within the department. The candidate will preferably have experience in non-traditional methods of instruction such as guided inquiry and collaborative learning. Arizona State University has a nationally regarded STEM education faculty and offers collaborative research opportunities both within and outside the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a statement of teaching philosophy, a summary of future research plans, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to: Prof. Ian Gould, Search Committee Chair, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287-1604. If possible, submit all materials electronically to: chemed@asu.edu. Review of applications will begin November 14, 2008; if not filled, every two weeks thereafter until search is closed. A Background Check Is Required For Employment. Arizona State University is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer and is committed to excellence through diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. WWW.CEN-ONLINE.ORG 68 NOVEMBER 3, 2008
ACADEMIC POSITIONS ACADEMIC POSITIONS ACADEMIC POSITIONS THE DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AT TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY invites applications for a tenure-track position in Materials. Applicants are sought at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Applicants must have earned a doctorate with a specialty in polymer engineering/science, or a closely related discipline, with demonstrated expertise in nanostructured polymeric materials, multifunctional polymer nanocomposites, polymeric materials for energy harvesting, and/or polymer-based sensors. You will be expected to develop a funded research program, publish in leading scholarly journals, have a strong commitment to teaching excellence, supervise and mentor students, and serve within the university and through professional societies. The Department of Mechanical Engineering’s graduate program is ranked 12th and the undergraduate program is ranked 9th among public universities. Information about the department is at http://www.mengr.tamu.edu . Applicants should submit a complete resume, a one-page statement of research and teaching interests, and a list of three references (including their postal addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses) electronically via the departmental web site at: http://www. mengr.tamu.edu/Employment/employment.html. If electronic submission is not possible, applicants may submit their application package via standard mail to: Polymer Science and Engineering Faculty Search Committee, c/o Dr. Terry Creasy , Department of Mechanical Engineering, 3123 – Texas A&M University , College Station , TX 77843-3123 . Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Women and other under-represented minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Texas A&M University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY CHEMICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Boston, Massachusetts The Department of Chemical Engineering at Northeastern University invites applications for tenure-track faculty appointments at associate and full professor levels. Applicants for the position must have a Ph.D. in chemical engineering or a related field, a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship, and a well-funded research program. Preference will be given to individuals with research interests in the areas of advanced materials and biological sciences. Potential areas of interest related to advanced materials include, but are not restricted to: nano-, micro-, bio-, and electronic materials, and materials processing (e.g., crystallization, vapor deposition, and electrochemistry). Potential areas of interest related to the biological sciences and bioengineering include, but are not restricted to: metabolic and tissue engineering, biological and physical interfaces: science and engineering, systems biology, stem cell biology, biomedical engineering, and bioseparations. Responsibilities include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and graduate student supervision. Salary and rank are commensurate with experience. Applications from women and minorities are particularly encouraged. Please send a letter of application, statement of teaching and research interests, and a current resume including the names of three references to: Faculty Search Committee, Patricia Rowe , Department of Chemical Engineering (342 SN), Northeastern University , 360 Huntington Avenue , Boston , MA 02115 , or email to p.rowe@neu.edu . Northeastern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educational Institutional Employer. OAKLAND UNIVERSITY ASSISTANT PROFESSOR PHYSICAL/ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY The Department of Chemistry invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in Physical/Analytical Chemistry beginning Fall 2009. We seek an individual who will enthusiastically participate in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate (M.S. and Ph.D.) levels and establish a vigorous, externally fundable research program in the area of specialization. A Ph.D. degree in chemistry, or a closely related field, is required; relevant postdoctoral experience is preferred. Please submit your curriculum vitae, a description of research interests, and arrange for delivery of three letters of recommendation. Send application materials by email attachment (PDF preferred) to cmsearch@oakland.edu . Additional information can be obtained at www2.oakland.edu/chemistry/ . Review of applications will begin November 30, 2008, and continue until the position is filled. Position is contingent on the availability of funds. Oakland University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. FACULTY POSITION IN CHEMISTRY The Department of Chemistry at the University of Central Oklahoma invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level to begin in August 2009. We seek an outstanding colleague to teach Organic Chemistry lecture and laboratory courses, and other courses based on background. The successful applicant will have a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or closely related field, college-level teaching experience, and an interest in directing undergraduate research projects. The department is ACS certified, has 300 undergraduate majors in five programs, and 14 full-time faculty. AA/EOE. Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. and are subject to a background check and degree verification. Details and application at https://jobs.ucok.edu . UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI – KANSAS CITY DEPARTMENT OF ORAL BIOLOGY POSITION 00038067, RESEARCH ASSOCIATE The Department of Oral Biology, University of Missouri- Kansas City School of Dentistry is looking for a highly motivated and accomplished analytical chemist/biochemist with knowledge and experience in vibrational spectroscopy to work within a collaborative research and teaching environment. The successful candidate should have experience and/or publications using infrared and Raman spectroscopy as well as a general familiarity with other analytical techniques. Experience in IR/Raman imaging is also important. The candidate will apply spectroscopic techniques to the characterization of biomaterials, tissue/material interfaces, and biological tissues. The position will involve data acquisition as well as spectral interpretation. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, an ability to work effectively as a member of a dynamic multi-disciplinary research team, and a capacity to multi-task are necessary. An individual with a Ph.D. degree in analytical chemistry/biochemistry and 5 years' relevant experience is preferred. Applicants should send a letter of interest referring to the position number above, a CV, names and contact information for three references electronically to: Dr. Pamela Overman , overmanp@ umkc.edu . The University of Missouri-Kansas City (an EEO/AA Employer) is part of the University of Missouri, with an excellent fringe benefits package www.umkc. edu . UMKC recognizes that a diverse faculty, staff, and student body enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and greater community. To this end, UMKC is committed to recruiting and retaining faculty, students, and staff who will further enrich our campus diversity and making every attempt to support their academic, professional, and personal success. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must state their current visa and residency status. All final candidates will be required to successfully pass a Criminal Background Check prior to beginning employment. THE DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL AND BIOMO- LECULAR ENGINEERING AT RICE UNIVERSITY invites applications or nominations for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position in the general area of complex systems. Complex systems are at the heart of any engineering discipline; they are composed of simple parts governed by relatively simple physical, chemical, and biological laws, yet they display emergent behavior such as self-organization, adaptability, dynamical instabilities, chaotic behavior, and pattern formation. The successful candidate should have demonstrated excellence in research and a strong commitment to both graduate and undergraduate chemical engineering education. Preference will be given to candidates with interdisciplinary research interests that complement and enhance current and emerging strengths of the Department: advanced materials, complex fluids, biosystems engineering, energy, and sustainability. Examples of topical areas include the self-assembly and processing of nanomaterials, the flow and phase behavior of complex fluids, the behavior and control of biological systems and networks, and multi-scale energy systems. Candidates should have a doctorate in chemical engineering or a related discipline. The deadline for applications is January 15, 2009, but earlier submissions are strongly encouraged. Please send applications and nominations to: F aculty Search Committee , Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, MS-362, Rice University , P.O. Box 1892 , Houston , TX 77251-1892 , or by E-mail to chbe-search@rice.edu . The position begins on July 1, 2009, and is contingent on funding approval. Rice is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and welcomes applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups. DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY TENURE-TRACK ACADEMIC POSITION INSTRUCTOR FOR PHYSICAL/ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORIES The University of British Columbia Department of Chemistry seeks to expand its instructional innovation with the hiring of a dynamic individual for the development and oversight of modern physical/analytical chemistry instructional laboratories. The position, Director of Physical or Analytical Chemistry Laboratories, expands an overall effort by the Department to build on its strength in undergraduate education. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute strongly to the development of an updated undergraduate physical and analytical chemistry laboratory curriculum and will maintain a high standard of performance as a university educator. Previous experience in instructional innovation and/or chemistry education research, in the laboratory and/or classroom will be a strong asset. This position offers an excellent career opportunity for a Chemistry PhD with a strong interest in teaching. Duties include development of laboratory curriculum and supervision of physical or analytical chemistry laboratory courses involving approximately twelve hundred students and twenty-five teaching assistants per year. Additional areas of responsibility may include lecturing in physical, analytical, or environmental chemistry. There may be the opportunity to work in collaboration with the recently established Carl Wieman Science Education Initiative. A PhD in physical/analytical chemistry or related area is required. The position will be a tenure-track faculty appointment at the rank of Instructor I. UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. The Department encourages applications from candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and candidates who have a commitment to improving access to higher education for disadvantaged students. We encourage all qualified persons to apply. However, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Applications should consist of curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching and laboratory development philosophy, and evidence of teaching excellence and effectiveness. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to: Head, Department of Chemistry , University of British Columbia , 2036 Main Mall , Vancouver , BC , Canada V6T 1Z1 , or E-mailed to: head@chem.ubc.ca . Closing date for complete applications is December 15th, 2008. POST-DOCTORAL POSITIONS in computational chemistry are available in the MCN Lab at the University of Michigan ( www.umich.edu/~avioli ). The first project is aimed at studying nanoparticle formation in high temperatures in the area of health effects of nanoparticles. The second project is studying complex mechanisms for high temperature combustion kinetics in the area of alternative fuels. Candidates with knowledge in quantum chemistry, kinetics, and dynamics should apply. Applicants should send CV and three letters of recommendation to Dr. A. Violi (avioli@umich.edu ). The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory/Affirmative Action Employer. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, STANISLAUS invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Physical Chemistry in our ACS certified department beginning Fall 2009. Ph.D. in Chemistry required with demonstrated potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching and research. Seeking candidates who will contribute to department offerings for chemistry majors, science majors, and non-science majors. Further details, including application information, available at http://chem.csustan.edu . GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY’S DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY invites applications for a non-tenure track Lecturer in Chemistry. The full text advertisement, including information about the department, faculty, and the complete position announcement with all qualifications and application instructions, is available at http://cost.georgiasouthern.edu/ chemistry/ . Screening of applications begins December 15, 2008, and continues until the position is filled. Georgia Southern seeks to recruit individuals who are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional service within the University and beyond and who are committed to working in diverse academic and professional communities. Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation. Georgia is an open records state. Georgia Southern is an AA/EO Institution. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA to participate in the search process should contact the Associate Provost. RECRUITMENT ADVERTISING WWW.CEN-ONLINE.ORG 69 NOVEMBER 3, 2008
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