The Catalyst, the Department of Chemistry's Weekly Newsletter

1. Bethany College (Bethany, WV) Tenure-track chemist commencing Fall Semester, 2008. Duties include teaching analytical chemistry, advanced courses in analysis, may include general chemistry, forensic chemistry and others depending on interests of candidate. A Ph.D. is preferred, but ABD will be considered. Serious commitment to teaching and supervision of undergraduate research is required. Send CV, statement of teaching philosophy, transcripts and names of 3 references to: Prof. Robert A. Paysen, Head Department of Chemistry Bethany College Bethany, WV 26032 e-mail: chemsearch@bethanywv.edu * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 2. Brown University Inorganic Chemist - tenure-track open rank considered with preferred start date of July 1,2008. Ph.D. required with postdoctoral experience desirable. For more information, see receptionist in 1118 NW for jobs binder. Send CV, transcript, pubs list, statement of research plans/requirements to: Prof. D. A. Sweigart, Committee Chair Department of Chemistry Brown University Providence, RI 02912-9108 Assistant Professor candidates should have 3 letters of reference sent to the Search Committee. Associate or Full Professor candidates should provide the names of at least 5 referenced for whom letters can be solicited. All application materials should be received by 10/31/07 for full consideration. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 3. Wichita State University (Wichita, KS) a. Experimental Inorganic, Physical or Biophysical Chemist - tenure-track assistant professor commencing 8/1/08 or as negotiated. Individual will teach general chemistry and upper-division courses in thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, kinetics, and participate in teaching a core course in physical chemistry at the graduate level. For more information, see receptionist in 1118 NW for jobs binder. (1). Application must be made on-line at https://www.www.hrepartners.com/jobs/positionslisting.cfm?partnercode=wp (2). An application package, including a letter of application addressing their qualifications, CV with pubs, research plans/equipment cost estimate, teaching interests, and 3 letters of recommendation must be sent to: Prof. Michael J. Van Stipdonk, Chair, Physical Chemistry Search Committee Wichita State University Wichita, KS 67260-0051 e-mail: mike.vanstipdonk@wichita.edu Complete applications must be received by 10/26/07 for full consideration. b. Polymer Chemist - tenure-track position (assistant/associate professor level). The successful candidates will be appointed 50% to the Chemistry Department and 50% to the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR), and will adopt a probationary-position tenure-eligible in the Chemistry Department. Starting date is 8/1/08 or as negotiated. For more information, see receptionist in 1118 NW for jobs binder. The application package should include: letter of application addressing qualification of applicant, CV with publications, research plans w/estimates of equipment costs, teaching philosophy and 3 letters of recommendation (USA location) to: Prof. Bill Stevenson, Chair Polymer Chemistry Search Committee Department of Chemistry Wichita State University Wichita, KS 67260-0051 e-mail: Bill.Stevenson@wichita,edu Completed applications should be received by 12/1/07 for full consideration. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 4. University of Illinois at Springfield (Springfield, IL) Organic Chemist - tenure-track assistant professor commencing 8/14/08 - must have Ph.D. in organic chemistry or closely-related field. Responsibilities include teaching introductory or advanced organic chemistry, participating in our interdisciplinary and on-line liberal arts and sciences initiatives; and directing undergraduate student research. Review of applications begins 10/31/07. Send letter of application (teaching/research statements), CV, transcripts, and 3 letters of recommendation to: Dr. H. D. Bapat, Chair Chemistry Search Committee M.S. HSB 314 University of Illinois at Springfield One University Plaza Springfield, IL 62703 For more info, see http:www/uis.edu * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 5. California State University, Fullerton (Fullerton, CA) Inorganic Chemist - tenure-track assistant professor commencing August 2008. Candidate must have Ph.D. and post-doctoral experience strongly preferred. Please see website http://chemsrvr2.fullerton.edu/ for research interest of present faculty; all areas of inorganic chemistry will be considered. For more information, see receptionist in 1118 NW for jobs binder. Applicants should send detailed CV (including names of references), a research summary, and teaching philosophy and preferences. Applicants must also arrange for 3 signed letters of recommendation to be sent (familiar with their teaching and research). Send to: Chair Inorganic Chemistry Search Committee c/o Nathalie Allen Dept. of Chemistry & Biochemistry California State University, Fullerton P.O. Box 6866 Fullerton, CA 92834-6866 Ph: 714-278-3621 Fax: 714-278-5316 Review of applications began Oct. 1, 2007. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 6. Harvard University (Cambridge, MA) Chemists (all fields) - tenure-track assistant professor (women and minorities strongly encouraged to apply). Applicants should have three letters of recommendation sent independently and provide a CV, publications list and outline of their future plans. All applications and supporting materials must be submitted via: http://www.lsdiv.harvard.edu/ccb/faculty search/ The deadline for receipt of applications and supporting materials is Nov. 1, 2007. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 7. Illinois state University (Normal, IL) Analytical Chemist - tenure-track assistant professor commencing Aug. 16, 2008. Ph.D. required and post-doctoral experience highly preferred. Candidates should send a CV, teaching philosophy statement and research plan to: Prof. John Baur, Search Committee Chairperson 4160 Department of Chemistry Illinois State University Normal, IL 61790-4160 Details of our programs and facilities can be found at www/che.ilstu.edu Review of applications begins Nov. 15, 2007. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 8. Indiana University (Bloomington, IN) Analytical Chemist - tenure-track professor with targeted interests in instrumentation, materials science and nanotechnology, environmental chemistry, chemical ecology and bioanalytical chemistry. Send letter of application, resume and research proposal to: Analytical Chemistry Search Committee Indiana University 800 Kirkwood Avenue Bloomington, IN 47405-7102 e-mail: dclemmer@indiana.edu phone: 812-855-8259 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 9. Drexel University (Philadelphia, PA) Biochemist/Biophysical Chemist - tenure-track associate professor level in bioanalytical chemistry, biophysical chemistry or biochemistry commencing Sept. 2008. Review process starts on Oct. 1, 2007. Ph.D. required. Send CV, list of publications, research and teaching interests and at least 3 letters of recommendation to: Dr. Lynn Penn, Head Dept of Chemistry Drexel University Philadelphia, PA 19104-2875 Information: rschweitzer-stenner@drexel.edu Dr. Reinhard Schweitzer-Stenner, Chair of Search Committee Department information: http://www/drexel.edu/coas/chemistry * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 10. University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA) a. Organic Chemist - tenure-track assistant/associate professor level; diversity candidates (minorities and women) especially being sought with attractive start-up packages and mentoring programs being offered. b. Experimental Physical Chemist - tenure-track assistant/associate professor level; diversity candidates (minorities and women) especially being sought with attractive start-up packages and mentoring programs being offered. The WiSE (Women in Science & Engineering) formal program is in place with a $20 million gift as a catalyst for this program. The full scope of the program can be found at: http://www.usc.edu/programs/wise/>. Also, see departmental website at: http://chem.usc.edu.>chem.usc.edu/ For more details, see receptionist in 1118 NW to view jobs binder. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 11. Lincoln University (Lincoln University, PA) Physical Chemist - tenure-track assistant professor commencing January 2008. Candidate will teach upper and lower level chemistry courses to undergraduates; these include physical, general and/or inorganic chemistry as well as the corresponding laboratories. In addition, the candidate must direct undergraduate research. Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry required and at least one year post-doctoral experience desirable. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and 3 letters of recommendation to: Office of Human Resources Lincoln University P.O. Box 179 Lincoln University, PA 19352 In cover letter, please include the title of the position for which you are applying. Visit our website at http://www.lincoln.edu/hr/hrjobs.html * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 12. University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)(Los Angeles, CA) a. Donald J. Cram Chair in organic chemistry (endowed position) to be filled by a very distinguished organic chemist. Occupant will hold a state-funded regular faculty position; endowment income is available as an unrestricted fund for research and teaching. Send CV, 3 letters of recommendation, and brief summaries of research interests by 10/31/07 to: Chair, Cram Chair Search Committee Dept. of Chemistry & Biochemistry UCLA P.O. Box 951569 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1569 FAX: 310-206-1843 b. Organic Chemist - tenure-track assistant professor in all areas of organic chemistry, especially organic materials, organic synthesis, physical organic chemistry and chemical biology. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in organic chemistry and be strongly committed to both teaching and research. Mail a full CV, research & teaching plan, and 3 supporting letters by 10/31/07 to: Chair, Organic Search Committee Dept. of Chemistry & Biochemistry UCLA P.O. Box 951569 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1569 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 13. Loyola University Chicago (Chicago, IL) Inorganic Chemist - tenure-track assistant professor commencing Aug. 2008. All areas of inorganic chemistry considered, but preference will be given to biomaterials and/or bioinspired environmental nanotechnology. Send CV, descriptions of research and teaching interests to: Inorganic Search Committee Department of Chemistry Loyola University Chicago 6525 N. Sheridan Road Chicago, IL 60626 At least three letters of recommendation should be sent on each candidate's behalf. Candidates must register their application and submit an electronic CV at www.careers.luc.edu. Review of applications begins Oct. 31, 2007. For more information, go to: http://www.luc.edu/chemistry * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 14. University of California, Davis (Davis, CA) Two positions opened - one assistant professor level, and other at a tenured rank in the Energy for the Future Initiative, which brings a total of 14 new faculty positions into the campus (including 4 positions in the Chemistry Dept to be filled over 2-3 years). Two areas of special interest are (a) New Materials for Energy Applications, and (b) Bio-Inspired, Biochemical, and Biological Approaches to Energy Generation and Utilization. The search is open to all areas of fundamental chemistry targeting energy science & technology, however. On-line applications should be submitted no later than Oct.15, 2007 for a targeted start date of Jul. 1, 2008. On-line applications for these positions are available at http://energy.ucdavis.edu Further information on the dept: http://www.chem.ucdavis.edu * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 15. University of Idaho (Moscow, ID) Synthetic Organic Chemist - tenure-track commencing Fall 2008. Ph.D. required and post-doctoral experience highly preferred. The successful candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate courses and develop a strong externally funded research program. Review of applications will begin 11/21/07 For complete description and to apply online, visit: www.hr.uidaho.edu. Prof. Richard V. Williams Department of Chemistry University of Idaho PO Box 442343 Moscow, ID 83844-2343 Ph: 208-885-6775 FAX: 208-885-5173 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 16. Ohio Northern University (Ada, OH) Physical Chemist - tenure-track assistant professor with a Ph.D. degree, excellent lecture and lab teaching skills in the areas of physical and introductory chemistry. In addition, must possess a strong desire to conduct scientific research involving undergraduates. see www.onu.edu/a+s/chemistry for details and to apply. Review of applications begins on 11/16/07. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 8 * * * * * * * * * * 17. University of Montana (Missoula, MT) a. Organic Chemist - tenure-track assistant professor for 2008-09 academic year. Ph.D. in organic chemistry and postdoctoral experience are required. For more information, see receptionist in 1118 NW for jobs binder. Applications (full CV, research plans, teaching philosophy) should be sent to: Dr. Nigel D. Priestley, Chair Organic Chemistry Search Committee Department of Chemistry University of Montana Missoula, MT 59812-1656 e-mail: nigel.priestley@umontana.edu Applicant should arrange for 3 letters of recommendation to be sent to same address. Review of applications begins 11/1/07/ For more information on department, see http://www.umt.edu/chemistry b. Director, The Shafizadeh Rockey Mountain Center for Wood & Carbohydrate Chemistry at the associate or full professor level. A strong background in organic carbohydrate chemistry or related field and ability to teach undergraduate and graduate organic chemistry courses is required. A dynamic externally funded research program and excellence in teaching are also mandatory. For more information, see receptionist in 1118 NW for jobs bindder. Applications should send a full CV to: Dr. Bruce E. Bowler, Chair Shafizadeh Search, Dept of Chemistry University of Montana Missoula, MT 59812 e-mail: bruce.bowler@umontana.edu Review of applications begins 11/1/07.