Associate Professor/Advanced Assistant Professor in Chemistry

Description

The Department of Chemistry at Tufts University is seeking to hire a tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Associate Professor, or at the rank of Assistant Professor with clear potential for promotion to Associate Professor in under 3 years. Candidates should have a successful independent research program in any area of chemistry related to human health, broadly defined. 

The Chemistry Department at Tufts is a well-funded and accomplished community of researchers. The Chemistry Department and the greater University value collaborative and interdisciplinary research, and the new hire will complement continued growth in areas of research that improve human health. Teaching responsibilities include graduate and undergraduate courses in chemistry related to the candidate’s field of research. Additional information about the department can be found at http://chem.tufts.edu  

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field and an established, independent research program in any area of chemistry with applications related to human health. Prior teaching experience and knowledge of modern, equitable teaching practices are preferred, but all candidates committed to excellence in teaching are encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions

All application materials must be submitted via Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/153780 . Applications should include (1) a cover letter, (2) a CV, (3) a summary of current research (3-5 pages), (4) two research proposals (1-2 pages each), (5) a teaching statement, and (6) a statement on diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. Contact information for individuals who can provide letters of recommendation may be requested at a later date. 

Evaluation of candidates will begin on November 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to Justin Cronin, Chemistry Department Manager, at justin.cronin@tufts.edu.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a background check.

  

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Tufts University, founded in 1852, prioritizes quality teaching, highly competitive basic and applied research, and a commitment to active citizenship locally, regionally, and globally. Tufts University has also committed to becoming an anti-racist institution and prides itself on the continuous improvement of diversity, equity and inclusion work. Current and prospective employees of the university are expected to have and continuously develop skill in, and disposition for, positively engaging with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students.

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