Tenure Track Positions in Organic Chemistry
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis
San Luis Obispo, California, United States

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY - The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo invites applications for full-time, academic year, tenure track positions in organic chemistry beginning September, 2009. Teaching assignments will be in general and organic chemistry for majors and nonmajors as well as advanced organic chemistry courses. Appointments are anticipated at the assistant professor level, and salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. A Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry, or related discipline is required at the time of hiring. Successful candidates must be committed to quality undergraduate education and will be expected to develop and maintain an active professional development program involving undergraduates. Experience in teaching laboratory or lecture courses in undergraduate chemistry, especially organic chemistry, is expected. Area of research specialization is open. The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers B.S. degrees in both chemistry and biochemistry. The department also serves many technical programs in the University. Undergraduate majors may choose concentrations in Polymers and Coatings, Molecular Biology, or a focused (4+1) Master's program in Polymers and Coatings Science. The department is committed to providing each major with a capstone experience through a faculty-mentored research project. More information may be viewed at http://www.calpoly.edu/~chem . To apply, go to http://www.CALPOLYJOBS.ORG and complete a required online Cal Poly faculty application and submit to Requisition #101723. Online applications must include: cover letter addressing the appropriate qualifications as advertised, current resume, a statement of professional goals and teaching philosophy, and evidence of successful teaching. These and other materials, such as syllabi, can be attached as PDF documents to the online application after it has been submitted to Req. #101723.

Three letters of recommendation should be supplied directly as hard copy by references to: Dr. Christina Bailey, Chair, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407-0402.

Screening of applicants begins October 3, 2008; complete applications received after that date may be considered. Preliminary telephone interviews will be held in mid-October and finalists asked to interview onsite from late October to mid-November, 2008 for a starting date of September, 2009. Official transcripts will be required by the time of hire. For questions, please contact Dr. C. Bailey at cbailey@calpoly.edu. Cal Poly is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The University actively encourages applications and nominations of all qualified individuals. EEO.

How To Apply

To apply, go to http://www.CALPOLYJOBS.ORG and complete a required online Cal Poly faculty application and submit to Requisition #101723. Online applications must include: cover letter addressing the appropriate qualifications listed above, current resume, statement of professional goals and teaching philosophy, and evidence of successful teaching. These and other materials such as syllabi can be attached as PDF documents to the online application. Three letters of recommendation should be supplied directly as hard copy by references to: Dr. Christina Bailey, Chair, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407-0402. Screening of applicants begins October 3, 2008; complete applications received after that date may be considered. Preliminary telephone interviews will be held in mid-October and finalists will be asked to interview onsite from late October to mid-November, 2008 for a starting date of September, 2009. Official transcripts will be required by the time of hire. For questions, please contact Dr. C. Bailey at cbailey@calpoly.edu.

Department Information

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers B.S. degrees in both chemistry and biochemistry. The department also serves many technical programs in the University. Students may choose concentrations in Polymers and Coatings, Molecular Biology, or a focused (4+1) Master's program in Polymers and Coatings Science. The department is committed to providing each student with a capstone experience through a faculty-mentored research project. More information may be viewed at http://www.calpoly.edu/~chem