Organic Chemist position open!

The Chemistry Department at Eastern Kentucky University seeks applicants for a tenure track position in organic chemistry and at the Assistant Professor level with appointment to begin August 15, 2023. Teaching responsibilities for the candidate will include introductory and upper division disciplinary courses to fulfill ACS degree requirements in their discipline. Candidates for this position must have a Ph.D. degree in chemistry or a closely related field and be committed to excellence in teaching, service, and scholarly activity. Preference will be given to candidates with post-doctoral and teaching experience. Research expectations include the establishment of an independent research program commensurate with a masters-level institution. A listing of our current instrumentation can be found here: https://chemistry.eku.edu/chemical-instrumentation-equipment. Candidates with research plans that can complement existing strengths of the department are preferred. Start-up funds are available. Applicants should submit letter of application, CV, research plan, teaching philosophy, previous teaching evaluations (if applicable), and other required documents on-line at https://jobs.eku.edu/postings/21575. Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check and educational credential verification. Eastern Kentucky University is an EEO/AA institution and values diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body. In keeping with this commitment, the University welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity. Eastern Kentucky University is committed to the promotion of regional stewardship and student engagement.

Published on September 26, 2022