Assistant Professor of Inorganic Chemistry in Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Overview

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Utah State University (USU), an R1 research institution, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in inorganic chemistry at the Assistant Professor level. This is a nine–month (academic year) position, located on the main Logan campus, with an estimated start date of August 2025. Applicants should have a PhD in chemistry or a closely related field with a graduate or post-doctoral background in experimental inorganic chemistry, or a related field. Primary teaching responsibilities will be in inorganic chemistry at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an innovative, externally funded research program with a national reputation for excellence and demonstrate high quality teaching and student mentorship. Applicants whose proposed research area and experience complements, but does not duplicate, existing research programs in the Department are particularly encouraged to apply. Completed applications will be reviewed starting October 15, 2024. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. (Please note that the Department is concurrently conducting a search for an Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry.)

Responsibilities

This is a full-time, nine-month (academic year) appointment with a 50%:40%:10% role statement describing responsibilities in research, teaching, and service, respectively. To advance in the ranks, the successful candidate will be expected; (i) to develop an innovative, externally funded research program that achieves a strong national reputation for excellence in the field; (ii) to participate effectively in undergraduate and graduate teaching (including in inorganic chemistry) and in mentorship; (iii) to engage effectively in service, for example through participation on graduate student supervisory committees and Departmental/College/University committees.

 

Utah State University encourages interdisciplinary research, and USU faculty have a history of innovative interdisciplinary education, training and research, including a strong commitment to supporting successful grant proposal writing.

 

Applications from groups underrepresented in the physical sciences are encouraged.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in chemistry, or a closely related field, with research experience in experimental inorganic chemistry, or a closely related field
• Demonstrated excellence in research (as evidenced by peer reviewed publications) together with clear potential for significant and sustained future contributions in research, teaching, and mentoring
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in inorganic chemistry

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Post-doctoral (Academic, National Laboratory, or Industrial) research experience in experimental inorganic chemistry or a closely related field
• A strong track record of significant scholarly publications
• Ability to teach undergraduate general and/or organic chemistry courses

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please upload:

A curriculum vitae (under "Resume/CV")

A cover letter including a description of how the proposed research would complement current research in the Department (2 page maximum). Upload under "Other Documents 1 – 10".

An executive summary of your proposed research program (1 page maximum). Upload under "Other Documents 1 – 10".

A concise description (up to 5 pages total, not including references) of the projects that would comprise your research program (under "Other Documents 1 – 10").

A description of the personnel (e.g. graduate students, undergraduate students, technicians, postdocs) and major equipment you would require in the first three years at USU to develop a successful research program. Describe how you might take advantage of Departmental, University, and Regional facilities, as appropriate. This document should be uploaded under "Other Documents 1 – 10".

A statement of teaching and student mentoring philosophy, experience and interests (2 page maximum). Upload under "Other Documents 1 – 10".

The applicant should provide the names, affiliations and contact information (name, telephone, professional e-mail address) of at least three professional references who can evaluate the applicant's research record and, as appropriate, teaching record (under "Candidate Profile"). Letters of Recommendation will be collected for finalists only.

** Document size may not exceed 10 MB. **

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with education and experience, plus excellent benefits

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