KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY. The Department of
Chemistry ( www.ksu.edu/chem) invites applications
for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor
level to begin in August 2011. We seek an outstanding
colleague in the area of Synthetic Organic Chemistry.
Applicants with interdisciplinary interests extending
into bio- or medicinal-related research are welcome.
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related field and will be expected to develop a vigorous, creative research program that attracts extramural funding and capable co-workers, and to excel in
teaching a diverse population at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Candidates must submit a letter of
application, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and interests, a description of proposed research, and arrange for at least three letters
of recommendation to be sent to Professor Stefan H.
Bossmann ( sbossman@k-state.edu; 785-532-6817),
Department of Chemistry, 213 CBC Building, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506-0401.
Screening will begin October 22, 2010. Complete details at http://www.ksu.edu/chem/news/positions.
html. Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity
Employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees. In accordance with Board of Regents policy,
a background check will be required for the successful candidate.
THE DEPARTMENT OF CHEMIS TRY AT THE UNIVERSIT Y OF THE SOUTH seeks candidates for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of environmental chemistry beginning
in August 2011. The successful candidate must show
evidence of strong teaching skills and the ability to establish an active undergraduate research program.
Primary teaching responsibilities include environmental chemistry and another subfield of chemistry.
Knowledge of aquatic chemistry is an asset. A Ph.D.
is required and post-doctoral experience is desirable.
Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy, a detailed
description of research plans, and three letters of reference to Tracy Hall, The University of the South,
735 University Avenue, Sewanee, TN 37383-1000.
Submissions via e-mail are preferred; send to thall@
sewanee.edu. The review of applications will start
on October 1, 2010, and continue until the position is
filled. EOE. Women and members of under-represent-ed groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Eligibility
for employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation.
VALPARAISO UNIVERSIT Y’S Department of Chemistry invites physical chemists to apply for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor beginning in August 2011. Candidate
should have or be completing a Ph.D. Dedication to
excellence in undergraduate teaching and learning is
imperative, including directing vigorous undergraduate research. Send CV, statement of teaching and research interests, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Warren M. Kosman, Department
of Chemistry, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN
46383 by November 1, 2010. Valparaiso University is a
distinguished private university of 3900 students, one
hour southeast of Chicago. Candidate must be willing
to work in a scholarly community committed to Christian higher education in the Lutheran tradition. Valparaiso University does not unlawfully discriminate
and aims to employ persons of various backgrounds
and experiences to help constitute a diverse community. Its entire EOE policy can be found at http://www.
valpo.edu/equalopportunity/index.php.
THE DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY of the University of Chicago invites applications from outstanding individuals for the position of Assistant Professor of Chemistry. This search is in the areas broadly
defined as inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry. Applicants must apply on line to the University of
Chicago Academic Career website at http://tinyurl.
com/36pmntk. Applicants must upload a cover letter,
a curriculum vitae with a list of publications, and a succinct outline of research plans. The cover letter should
be addressed to the Inorganic Search Committee, Organic Search Committee, or Physical Search Committee, depending on the discipline of interest. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in Chemistry or
related field. In addition, three reference letters will be
required. Review of completed applications will begin
October 1, 2010; to ensure full consideration, all material should be submitted by that date. The University
of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
LAFAYET TE COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMIS TRY
ASSIS TANT PROFESSOR POSITION
Chemistry
Assistant Professor
Applicants are sought for tenure-track
Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Okla-
homa State University (OSU). Exceptional
Associate Professor candidates may also
be considered. The successful candidate is
expected to have a Ph.D. degree in, estab-
lish a nationally recognized research pro-
gram in, and excel in teaching ORGANIC
CHEMISTRY. The departmental hiring
plan includes special interest in materials,
polymer, nanochemistry, energy, environ-
ment, bioorganic, and water. Research
plans, CV, list of start-up requirements with
estimated costs, and three letters of rec-
ommendation should be sent to the Chair,
Chemistry Search Committee, 107 Physical
Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Still-
water, OK 74078. See chemistry.okstate.
edu for additional information.
This position is subject to availability of
funds with a tentative start date of August
15, 2011. Reviews will begin November 1,
2010. OSU is an AA/EEO/E-Verify Employer
Committed to Diversity. OSU Stillwater is
a tobacco-free campus.
LEHIGH UNIVERSITY
As a continuation of our plan for faculty expansion,
the Department of Chemistry invites applications
for a faculty position in BIOCHEMISTRY. We are
seeking candidates at the assistant professor level
with interests relevant to proteomics, biophysical
chemistry, enzymology, bioorganic chemistry, and
chemical biology. Lehigh University has strong
interdisciplinary and interdepartmental programs
in the biological sciences and is investing significant
resources over the next few years to develop them
further. Successful candidates will be expected to
develop a nationally recognized, externally funded
research program, have a strong commitment to
excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and
graduate levels, have a Ph.D., postdoctoral experience, and a record of demonstrated scholarship.
Candidates should send a CV, teaching statement, detailed research proposal, and arrange
for three letters of recommendation to be sent
to Tianbo Liu, Chair, Search Committee, Lehigh
University, Department of Chemistry, 6 E. Packer
Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18015-3172.
Review of candidates will begin immediately.
All applications submitted by October 22 will
receive full consideration for an August 2011 start
date. Go to www.lehigh.edu/chemistry for more
information about the department.
Lehigh University is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Lehigh University provides
comprehensive benefits, including partner benefits.
