The Catalyst, the Department of Chemistry's Weekly Newsletter

1. University of California, San Diego (San Diego, CA) a. Undergraduate Lecturer Position (full-time) commencing 7/1/08; an outstanding teaching desiring a permanent faculty position is wanted. The appointment will likely be with with potential of security employment. The requirement is for outstanding teaching along with scholarly publications focusing on chemical education; the position involves lecture and lab courses in lower division chemistry, possible upper division instruction in any specialization, curriculum development, writing lab manuals, assisting with training of TAs, and other tasks assigned related to UG instruction. Ph.D and excellence in teaching are required. Submit materials on-line at http://www-chem.ucsd.edu/recruit/index.cfm?addno=4-988. Materials should include a cover letter, CV, list of pubs, samples of published research, and statement of teaching experience. Please arrange for 3 reference letters to be mailed by referees directly to: Chair, Lecture Search Committee, 4-988F University of California, San Diego Dept of Chemistry & Biochemistry La Jolla, CA 92093-0332 Deadline for applications is 12/1/07. b. Chemistry/Biochemistry-Cancer Center-Pharmacy Faculty Position Tenure-track or tenured faculty position in the are of chemistry, chemical biology or biochemistry contributing to basic knowledge in the field of oncology, translational medicine, or translational pharmacology. For more details, see receptionist in 1118 NW for more details. c. Biochemistry Tenure-track faculty position in biochemistry; the department will consider applicants whose research applied experimental methods of structural analysis to biopolymers and their functional complexes, including NMR or other types of spectroscopy, diffraction, or microscopy, or combinations of these methods. More more details, see receptionist in 1118 NW for jobs binder. d. Organic Chemistry Tenure-track position(s) in organic chemistry. A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in one of the chemical sciences is required. Candidates are expected to establish a vigorous and original research program and be capable of outstanding teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. For more details, see receptionist in 1118 NW jobs binder. e. Theoretical Physical Chemistry Tenure-track faculty position in theoretical physical chemistry. Candidates whose research interests are interdisciplinary are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in physical chemistry or a related field with a substantial record of research accomplishment and an innovative research plan. For more details, see receptionist in 1118 NW for jobs binder. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 2. University of Nebraska-Lincoln/Nebraska Center for Energy Sciences Research Tenure-track (assistant/associate professor) faculty position in the area of homogeneous or heterogeneous catalysis with an emphasis on chemistry. As a member of the NCESR (above), the candidate will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team composed of chemists, biochemists, microbiologists and crop scientists interested in biofuels and bio-based products. Applicant should have a Ph.D. in chemistry or related discipline. Assistant Professor applicants should submit a cover letter, 3-5 page description of proposed research, CV, and arrange to have 3 letters of recommendation forwarded to the search committee. Associate Professor applicants should submit a cover letter, CV-w/publications. summary of past, current and pending research support, brief research statement, and names of 3 references. Go to the website http://employment.unl.edu requisition 070872 and complete the Faculty/Administrative form. All materials should be sent to: Catalytic Chemist Search Committee Chair Department of Chemistry University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE 68588-0304 FAX: 402-472-2044 e-mail: chemsearch@unl.edu Website for dept: www.chem.unl.edu Website for NCESR: 2www.ncesr.unl.edu Review of applications begins 12/2/07 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 3. California State University-Chico (Chico, CA) Chemical Education Faculty Position - tenure-track faculty position in Dept of Chemistry & Biochemistry. Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry or chemical education received by Fall 2008 appointment date required. Also, need commitment to secondary science education, science education & chemistry experience, quality teaching evidence, commitment to working with pre-service and in-service teachers, and the potential for excellence in research, writing, pursuing external funding, or other scholarly activities in chemical education. See receptionist in 1118 NW for more details of position in jobs binder. To apply: submit CV, 1-pg teaching narrative, plans for scholarly activity in chemical education, all transcripts, and 3 current letters of recommendation to: Dr. Christopher Nichols, Chair Chemical Education Search Committee Dept of Chemistry & Biochemistry California State University, Chico Chico, CA 95929-0210 Phone: 530-898-5541 e-mail: cjnichols@csuchico.edu Visit website: http://www.csuchico.edu Review of applications begins 1/09/08. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 4. Francis Marion University (Florence, SC) General Chemist - tenure-track assistant professor; Ph.D. required and teaching experience strongly preferred. Will be teaching general chemistry and labs as well as chemistry for non-science majors, and upper level courses in the candidate's specialty. Excellence in teaching, active research program and service to the university and/or community are expected. Please send letter of interest (referencing position #08-20), CV, FMU faculty application, statement of research and teaching, 3 current reference letters and copies of all transcripts. Send packet to: Dr. Ken Williams, Chair Department of Chemistry x/o Dr. Charlene Wages, VP for Administration Francis Marion University PO Box 100547 Florence, SC 29501-0547. Please visit website at www.fmarion.edu/about/hr (faculty applications are obtained from this site).