Assistant Professor
About the Position: Assistant Professor, Chemistry. Two (2) full-time, tenure-track positions beginning September 16, 2009 to be recruited from the following areas: one in analytical chemistry, one in bioorganic chemistry. Candidates with interdisciplinary interests are strongly encouraged to apply.
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| About the Department: WWU consistently ranks among the top public comprehensive universities in the West and its chemistry and biochemistry programs are among the strongest of their kind in the country. The 17-member department of chemistry offers B.S and M.S. degrees in chemistry and biochemistry, with the former certified by the ACS. WWU is a primarily undergraduate institution committed to excellence in both teaching and research. The department has state-of-the-art facilities with 8500 sq. ft. of dedicated research space and a large portfolio of modern instrumentation. Current external grant support averages $1M annually. Members of the department are also active in the development of new educational materials, textbooks, and innovative teaching methods. The Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Center (AMSEC), a $1.2M program founded in 2007, brings together faculty and students from Chemistry, Engineering Technology, Geology, and Physics to facilitate interdisciplinary collaborations, and operates a shared, open access Materials Characterization Laboratory. Further information about the department can be found at http://www.chem.wwu.edu. |
Position Responsibilities:
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in field of specialization and in general chemistry
- Participate in student advisement and departmental committees and activities
- Direct student research projects including the presentation and publication of research
- Write extramural grant proposals in support of research and curriculum improvement
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Required Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field required by time of appointment
- Required area of specialty: either analytical or bioorganic chemistry
- Strong record of or potential for effective teaching
- Strong record of or potential for scholarship and ability to develop an externally funded research program involving undergraduate and M.S. students
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Preferred Qualifications:
- Post-doctoral experience
- Demonstrated experience working with a diverse student body
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| Academic Emphasis: Analytical chemistry Bioorganic chemistry |
Job Location: Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
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Salary: Commensurate with qualifications
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Bargaining Union: United Faculty of Western Washington
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Application Instructions and Requested Documents: Submit a cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications and specifying for which position you are applying, a curriculum vitae, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, statements of teaching philosophy and research plans, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to:
Prof. Steven Gammon
Department of Chemistry
Western Washington University
516 High Street
Bellingham WA 98225-9150 |
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Job Posted: 8/20/2008
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| Closing Date Notes: Application review begins October 13, 2008; positions are open until filled |
Recruitment #: 081049
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| WWU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, Vietnam-era and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires. For disability accommodation, call (360) 650-3774. |
