The Catalyst, the Department of Chemistry's Weekly Newsletter

1. Haverford College (Haverford, PA - 12 miles NW of Philadelphia) Physical Chemistry - tenure-track position beginning September 2008; must possess a strong commitment towards teaching and establishing a vigorous research program involving undergrad students. Ph.D. required and post-doctoral position highly desirable. The candidate will teach physical chemistry at all levels and contribute to general chemistry and junior lab courses. Submit a CV, research plans, philosophy statement, all transcripts, and 3 letters of reference to: Merleen MacDonald, Search Secretary Haverford College 370 Lancaster Ave. Haverford, PA 19041-1392 Questions to: Dr. F. R. Blase, Chemistry Chair e-mail: fblase@haverford.edu Dossiers should be completed by 10/12/07 for full consideration * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 2. Arkansas Tech University (Russelville, AR) Tenure-track candidate with Ph.D. in Chemistry to begin August 2008; candidate will teach general chemistry, survey of chemistry courses & laboratories as directed. Research specialty that compliments current faculty & suitable for UG desired. Deadline: 10/30/07 or until filled. Application details and current faculty expertise at: http://pls.atu.edu/physci/ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 3. Michigan State University Inorganic Chemistry - tenure-track position at all levels. Establish vigorous research program and teach at the UG and grad levels. Send CV, publications list, research plans statement to: John L. McCracken, Chair Department of Chemistry Michigan State University East Lansing, MI 48824-1322 Applicants should arrange for 3 letters of reference to be submitted; review of applications begins 10/15/07. For additional information, see http://www.chemistry.msu.edu * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 4. Villanova University (Villanova, PA) Analytical Chemist & Inorganic Chemist - tenure-track faculty position(s) commencing August 2008. All areas of analytical chemistry will be considered; however, bioanalytical chemists are especially encouraged to apply. A Ph.D. is required and post-doctoral experience is desired. Applications will be accepted until 10/5/07. For more information, see receptionist in 1118 NW. Send CV, teaching philosophy, research plans/proposals, transcripts and three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Scott Kassel, Chair Department of Chemistry Villanova University Villanova, PA 19085 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 5. College of Wooster (Wooster, OH) Inorganic Chemist - tenure-track position beginning Fall 2008; teach introductory courses in inorganic chemistry, intro chemistry, and other related courses. Participation in the College's interdisciplinary programs, including First-Year Seminar, is expected, as is directing UG research as part of Wooster's Independent Study Program. Send resume, transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy, research plans and 3 letters of reference to: Dr. Paul L. Gaus Department of Chemistry The College of Wooster 943 College Mall Wooster, OH 44691 Review of applications will commence on October 1, 2007. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 6. Southern Methodist University (Dallas, TX) Professor & Chair of Chemistry; must have active research program, proven record of attracting extramural support, commitment to education excellence, and desire to develop & strengthen dept's newly established doctoral program. Candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, research accomplishments, copies of 3 significant pubs, summary of teaching of curriculum development philosophy, a vision statement regarding leadership as chair of the dept, and names/addresses of at least 3 references to: Dr. Edward R. Biehl, Chair Department of Chemistry Box 0314 Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX 75275-0314. To ensure full consideration, applications must be postmarked by 9/27/07, but they will be accepted until position is filled. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 7. University of Vermont (Burlington, VT) Inorganic Chemistry - tenure-track assistant professor; position begins August 2008. Doctoral degree and postdoctoral experience are expected. The applicant will be contribute to teaching inorganic chemistry at the UG and grad levels and have the opportunity to develop courses suited to his/her area of expertise. He/she is also expected to develop a vigorous research program that leads to peer-reviewed scholarly publications and extramural funding for that research. For more information, see the receptionist in 1118 NW. Applicants may apply on-line at http://www.uvmjobs.com (under Department of Chemistry), or at the address below: Prof. Christopher Landry Chair, Inorganic Search Committee Department of Chemistry The University of Vermont 82 University Place Burlington, VT 05405 e-mail: Christopher.Landry@uvm.edu To receive full consideration, submit CV, proposed research plans and 3 hardcopy letters of recommendation to the address above by October 15, 2007 to receive full consideration. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 8. University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Two (2) tenure-track faculty positions at the assistant professor level in all areas of organic chemistry. One of the positions is particularly aimed at the synthetic organic chemistry area. Exceptional candidates will be considered at the associate professor level. Applications should submit a CV, research plans and 4 letters of recommendation to: Organic Search Committee Department of Chemistry CB 3290 University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3290 Review of applications will be begin September 15, 2007. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 9. Texas A&M University Multiple tenure-track openings in physical chemistry (both experimental and theoretical) particularly sought at the assistant professor level, although senior appointments will be considered for qualified candidates. Application deadline is October 15, 2007 for starting date of September, 2008. A formal ad will appear in C&E News August 20th. Applications should be sent to: Head, Department of Chemistry Texas A&M University P.O. Box 30012 College Station, TX 77843-3012 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 10. Brock University, St. Catharines, ON, Canada Probationary tenure-track position in Analytical Chemistry or in closely related areas. Candidates with postdoctoral experience will be considered for assistant professor; exceptional candidates will be considered at the associate professor level. For more information, see receptionist in 1118 NW (job notices binder). Send CV, research proposal, teaching dossier and experience/philosophy to: Dr. Jeffrey Atkinson, Chair Faculty Search Committee Department of Chemistry Brock University 500 Glenridge Ave. St. Catharines, ON L2S 3A1, Canada e-mail: jatkin@brocku.ca website: www.brocku.ca Also arrange for 3 letters of reference to be sent to address above. Applications will be reviewed on January 2, 2008 and position will commence July 1, 2008 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 11. Concord University - Athens, WV Tenure-track or renewable 1-yr appointment in chemistry beginning August 2007; analytical, inorganic or physical chemists would complement existing expertise, but specialty is open. Position involves teaching introductory and upper-level courses in support of a small progressive chemistry degree program, and for biology and geology students. Additional duties include advising students, participation in departmental and institutional activities, and development of a modest UG research program. Please submit detailed cover letter, CV, transcripts (copies ok), teaching interests/philosophy, 3 current letters of reference to: Dr. Darrell Crick, ATTN: Chemistry Position Dept. Physical Sciences Concord University Athens, WV 24712-1000 Info e-mail: dcrick@concord.edu NOTE: you are encouraged to forward your CV early to get things started per Concord College officials. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 12. Bristol-Myers Squibb (Biocon Ltd.,- Bangalore, India) M.S. and Ph.D. research scientists with organic, process and analytical chemistry training to work in BMS's drug discovery and early drug development activities (Syngene - a Biocon company) in a new state-of-the-art facility. For more detailed information, see receptionist in 1118 NW. Apply online at: www.biocon.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *