Santa Clara University: Assistant Professor in Inorganic Chemistry (Tenure Track)

Location: 
United States
Job Posted Date: 
July 26, 2021
Opportunities: 
Academic Positions
Population: 
Life Sciences

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university, is seeking a tenure-track assistant professor in inorganic chemistry beginning fall 2022 . Santa Clara University is a highly ranked Jesuit, Catholic university with an ACS-approved undergraduate program and is located in the Silicon Valley. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate the ability to teach inorganic chemistry and general chemistry effectively to a diverse student body, establish an externally funded and productive undergraduate research program in inorganic chemistry, contribute to departmental research and teaching objectives, and participate in service-related activities. 

Responsibilities

Faculty members are expected to be teaching-scholars who balance a commitment to quality teaching with active programs of research and active participation in departmental life. Duties include but are not limited to:

- Planning and teaching lecture and laboratory sections of Inorganic chemistry (CHEM 102) and, as appropriate, Bioinorganic chemistry lecture (CHEM101), General Chemistry lecture and laboratories (CHEM 11, 12, 50), and other courses as assigned.

- Setting up a laboratory to perform experimental research in an area of inorganic chemistry that will engage undergraduates and lead to sustained publication of results in reputable, peer-reviewed journals.

- Pursuing external funding for individual and departmental research and teaching objectives.

- Serving the department, the College, and the University in such capacities as needed, appropriate to rank and years of service at SCU.

Job Requirements: 

A Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience in inorganic chemistry or a closely allied field is required, along with a strong commitment to teaching and undergraduate research. College teaching experience of a diverse student body is desirable.

How to Apply: 

 

Apply Here: https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/scu/scu/job/Santa-Clara-CA/Assistant-Professor-in-Inorganic-Chemistry--Tenure-Track-_R1451

Special Instructions for Applicants

Applicants should submit: 

- A cover letter

- Curriculum vitae.

- Detailed research plan, which should include a discussion of how the candidate’s program will be implemented at a Primarily Undergraduate Institution.

- Statement of teaching philosophy

- A brief including a statement regarding the applicant's experience or interest in working with people of diverse cultures and identities.

- Graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable at this stage)

- Contact information for three references.

- Sample syllabi and teaching evaluations for any lecture course(s) taught, if available.

Completed applications must be received by October 8, 2021. 

Location: 
San Francisco
Greater Bay Area
Peninsula
California