The Department of Chemistry at the University of Michigan invites applications for a tenure-track position in any area of chemistry or biochemistry (including analytical, chemical biology, education, inorganic, materials, organic and physical) with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2019. The position is expected to be filled at the assistant professor level; but, applicants at all levels of professor rank will be considered. This position will be a University-year appointment (9-months academic year salary with summer salary supported by research funds). Candidates are expected to develop an internationally recognized program of scholarly research and to excel in teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
Detailed information regarding the electronic application process and required materials is available on-line: https://apps-prod.chem.lsa.umich.edu/chem/facultyrecruit/
Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2018. Information about the Chemistry Department is available on the web: www.lsa.umich.edu/chem.
Questions about the application process may be sent to chemfacrecruit@umich.edu.
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is supportive of the needs of dual career couples, women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

To: Portland ACS Members and Interested Parties

From: Martha Dibblee, email administrator

Tenure Track Position in Chemistry at Reed College

Reed College invites applications for a tenure-track position in chemistry to begin in August 2019. We welcome candidates in any area of chemistry whose research interests focus on quantitative measurement. The successful applicant will be expected to teach in the general chemistry sequence and in upper level courses such as analytical and/or physical chemistry. A Ph.D. is required; postdoctoral experience preferred but not required. The successful candidate also will advise senior thesis students in yearlong research projects. The chemistry department occupies a dedicated building with individual faculty research labs, and has excellent resources for innovative teaching and research, including a research nuclear reactor, a 400 MHz NMR, an X-ray powder diffractometer, GC-MS, LC-MS, ICP-MS, a new Gamry Instruments potentiostat, and a molecular modeling laboratory.

The Reed community values cultural and intellectual pluralism as essential to the excellence of our academic program. In the letter of application, we encourage you to address how your teaching, scholarship, mentorship, and/or community service might support the commitment to diversity and inclusion articulated in the College’s diversity statement (www.reed.edu/diversity). Application materials (a cover letter, curriculum vitae, an outline of research interests, and a statement of teaching interests and philosophy) and contact information for three references should be submitted throughInterfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/50933. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but they should be received by October 12, 2018 to guarantee full consideration. For further information about this position please contact Arthur Glasfeld(glasfeld@reed.edu). An Equal Opportunity Employer, Reed values diversity and encourages applications from underrepresented groups.

The Amherst College Department of Chemistry
(https://www.amherst.edu/academiclife/departments/chcmistry) invites applications for a fulltime
tenure-track appointment in experimental physical chemistry at the rank of assistant
professor beginning in July 2019. Amherst College is coeducational and one of the most diverse
liberal arts colleges in the country. Forty-five percent of our students identify as domestic
students of color, and another 10 percent are international, with non-U.S. citizenship; 17 percent
are the first members of their families to attend college. Amherst is committed to providing
financial aid that meets 100 percent of every student’s demonstrated need, and 58 percent of our
students receive financial aid. Our expectation is that the successful candidate will excel at
teaching and mentoring students who are broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity,
socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion. Located in the
Connecticut River Valley of western Massachusetts, Amherst participates with Hampshire,
Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges and with the University of Massachusetts in the Five
College Consortium.
The position requires a Ph.D. in chemistry and calls for teaching general chemistry and advanced
physical chemistry at the undergraduate level. Opportunities for teaching electives and
. interdisciplinary courses are also available. The successful candidate will be expected to
establish a vigorous research program in physical chemistry in which undergraduates can
substantively participate. Applicants with expertise in any sub-discipline of experimental
physical chemistry-for example, energy storage, materials chemistry, biophysical chemistry, or
environmental chemistry-are encouraged to apply.
Applicants should submit electronically to https://apply.inteifolio.com/52366 a cover Jetter; a
curriculum vitae; a statement of teaching philosophy, including philosophy of teaching a diverse
student body; a detailed description of research plans; and the contact information for three
confidential references. Review of applications will begin September 14, 2018, and will
continue until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to Professor Anthony Bishop,
chair of the Department of Chemistry, at acbishop@amherst.edu.
Amherst College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of all genders,
persons of color, and persons with disabilities to apply. The college is committed to enriching its
educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and
staff.

As Chair of the Department of Chemistry at Portland State University (PSU), I am writing to request your assistance in identifying any graduates or affiliates of your department who may be interested in a full-time lecturer position in Organic Chemistry at PSU beginning September 2018.

We seek an exceptional educator who will contribute to the tradition of high-quality teaching in the Department. The successful candidate will be expected to work collaboratively with the Organic Chemistry faculty in the development of curriculum, teach one of the large enrollment sections of sophomore Organic Chemistry (125 – 400 students), coordinate and oversee the Organic Chemistry teaching laboratories and graduate student TAs, and manage the course workshops. Full details of the job responsibilities can be found  at https://www.pdx.edu/chemistry/search.

 

In addition to working with Chemistry faculty, the candidate will have an opportunity to interact with a growing cadre of discipline-based education researchers at PSU collaborating to support the campus STEM Initiative. Several major interdisciplinary grants are in place to provide an infrastructure to support this research, which contributes to a dynamic environment in which to work.

The position requires a Ph.D. in Chemistry and relevant teaching experience.  This is a non-tenure track, renewable 9-month appointment to begin in the Fall of 2018. Review of applications will begin June 15 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and arrange for three letters of recommendation. All materials should be submitted via https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu. Queries regarding the position may be addressed to: chsearch@pdx.edu.

Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Best regards,

_________________________________________________________
Dirk Iwata-Reuyl
Professor and Chair
Department of Chemistry

Portland State University

Greetings,

Whitworth University has 2 openings for benefits-eligible, non-tenure-track lecturer positions beginning August 2018.

PRIMARY TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary teaching responsibilities for 1^st position include general, organic and biochemistry (GOB) for non-majors.

Primary teaching responsibilities for 2^nd position include general chemistry lectures and labs.

Additional teaching assignments for both positions may include other lower division laboratories and courses as needed; a willingness to teach organic laboratories would be desirable. The anticipated teaching load is contingent on need but is anticipated to be 18-21 credit hours with benefits eligibility and faculty development opportunities.

For details and to apply, please go to http://www.whitworth.edu/Administration/HumanResources/jobs.aspx?typeid=4. Questions can be sent to Trisha Russell (trisharussell@whitworth.edu).

Please share with anyone who may be interested in applying.

Thank you,

Trisha Russell

Trisha Russell, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Department of Chemistry, Co-Chair

Whitworth University

Spokane, WA

The George Mason University, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in the College of Science invites applications from outstanding candidates for a tenure track-faculty position in inorganic/materials chemistry beginning Fall 2018. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason’s academic and culturally inclusive environment.

ORNL is the largest U.S. Department of Energy science and energy laboratory, conducting basic and applied research to deliver transformative solutions to compelling problems in energy and security.Visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSCdUJ8cavw to discover some exciting reasons why ORNL offers great research opportunities!

In addition to the research, these experiences provide access to scientific seminars, facility tours and other networking events.  Both programs also provide eligible faculty members an opportunity to invite students to apply to participate on the research project.  Selected faculty members and students participate for 10-week summer research appointments.  The summer appointment dates are June 4 – August 10, 2018.

Please contact Julie Malicoat at Julie.Malicoat@orau.org for additional information.