Assistant Professor - Biochemistry

Job Category Faculty - Tenure Track
Position Title/Rank Assistant Professor - Biochemistry
Faculty Specialization Area Biochemistry
Civil Service Classification
Department Chemistry
Link to Department Website CHEMISTRY
Appointment Full-Time
Job Summary This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position in Biochemistry to begin in September 2009.

The successful applicant will teach courses in the undergraduate biochemistry lecture and laboratory sequence and graduate courses in their area of expertise. The candidate will also be assigned to teach general and/or service chemistry courses. The successful candidate will be expected to play an active role in departmental and campus activities, to mentor students in research, and to establish an extramurally fundable research program that is compatible with the mission and goals of the Department of Chemistry.
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Required Qualifications Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in biochemistry or related field by the start date.

Applicants must show evidence of ability to be an excellent teacher at all levels and ability to conduct independent research involving undergraduate and MS graduate students.

Applications in all areas of biochemical research are invited.
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Preferred Qualifications Preferred qualifications include postdoctoral experience, potential to obtain external funding, and professional expertise that complements the Department of Chemistry. Preference may be given to candidates whose research focuses on protein or nucleic acid biochemistry.
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Job Posting Information
Screening date
Screening of applicants who meet required qualifications will begin 09-15-2008
Closing Date
Anticipated Start Date
Salary Range $50,000 - $53,000 per year
Applicant Information Central Washington University (CWU) faculty are committed to excellence in instruction that is informed by active scholarship, and to faculty-mentored student research. The successful candidate is expected to establish innovative teaching, scholarship, and service appropriate for tenure.

The Chemistry Department is a dynamic, energetic and growing organization that focuses on delivering the best possible education in the chemical sciences. We are housed in a modern science facility containing laboratories equipped with the latest instrumentation and technology. The Chemistry Department offers both undergraduate and MS graduate degrees and boasts low student to faculty teaching ratios. Our faculty members have diverse research interests which range from cytotoxic mechanisms of xenobiotics to solid state luminescence to analysis of trace metals over remote areas of the open ocean. See our website for more information, www.cwu.edu/~chem/.

CWU is one of six state-assisted, four-year institutions of higher education in Washington state. A regional comprehensive university, CWU offers baccalaureate and graduate degrees in over 100 academic programs to 9600 students. Throughout its history the university has distinguished itself through its quality teaching and academic programs, its student-centered orientation, and its commitment to research, outreach, and international experiences for faculty and students. The College of the Sciences is home to twelve departments in natural, social and behavioral sciences and includes one-third of the university faculty and student enrollment.

The main CWU campus is located in Ellensburg, a community of 17,000 that enjoys one of the finest living environments of the Pacific Northwest. In the shadow of the Cascade Mountains and minutes from the Wenatchee National Forest, Ellensburg is situated in the Kittitas Valley, an agricultural region 110 miles east of Seattle. Further information about the university is available at www.cwu.edu. For more information about Ellensburg, see www.ellensburg-chamber.com.

CWU is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, and Title IX Institution. The university has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, Vietnam-era veterans, disabled veterans, and persons of disability. Persons of disability may request accommodation during the application and/or interview process through Disability Support Services. Phone: 509-963-2171.
TDD: 509-963-2143
Does this position accept online applications? Yes
To Apply To be considered for this position, applicants must apply on-line. A complete application consists of:

A letter of application that clearly addresses the candidate's ability to perform the position responsibilities and addresses the qualifications,

A CV including teaching and research experience,

A proposal of research plans,

A statement of teaching philosophy,

In addition to the online application, please

Submit all unofficial college transcripts (official transcripts will be required of the finalist), and

Arrange to have three recent letters of reference sent directly to:

Carin Thomas, Search Chair
Biochemist Search Committee
Department of Chemistry
Central Washington University
400 East University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7539
FAX (509)963-1050;
phone (509)963-2811
E-mail: chemistry@cwu.edu

Direct inquiries to:
chemistry@cwu.edu or 509-963-2811

Please contact Human Resources at AskHr@cwu.edu or 509-963-1202 if you require technical assistance with the on-line application process.
Conditions of Employment The conditions of employment with Central Washington University are set forth in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Central Washington University and United Faculty of Central, University policies and procedures, and applicable state and federal laws.