Assistant Professor
Department: Chemistry
College: Arts and Sciences
Description of duties, responsibilities and qualifications:
The A.R. Smith Department of Chemistry at Appalachian State University invites applications for a tenure-track nine-month faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 2009. We seek a candidate who will excel in teaching and conduct a vigorous research program at the undergraduate level.
Qualifications for this position include: a Ph.D. in Chemistry or in an allied discipline, with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in chemistry, and research experience in the areas of Energy or the Environment; post-doctoral experience is desired. Candidates are expected to provide instruction in introductory and advanced levels of chemistry in the candidate’s field. Instructional duties will include student advisement and curriculum development. The successful applicant will be expected to initiate and sustain an externally funded undergraduate research program and will have research interests which complement those in the department. Participation in service activities is also expected.
The A.R. Smith Department of Chemistry (www.chemistry.appstate.edu) offers a BS degree in Chemistry, including the ACS Certified degree with concentrations in Marketing and Business, Pre-Professional and Paramedical, Environmental, Forensic Science, Chemistry Secondary Education Licensure, and a BA in Chemistry. The department has 14 tenure-track faculty members and approximately 134 undergraduate majors. Appalachian State University is a member institution of the 16 campus University of North Carolina System. Located in Boone, NC, the University has approximately 15,900 students and has been ranked by US News and World Report (in 2006) 5th among top public comprehensive universities in the south. Additional information about the A.R. Smith Department of Chemistry, the University and surrounding area can be found on the university’s website (www.appstate.edu).
Applicants must send a complete application consisting of: letter of application; current curriculum vitae; photocopies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts; names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three references; statement of teaching philosophy and statement of research plans that specifically addresses undergraduate research in the areas of Energy or the Environment to: Dr. Claudia P. Cartaya-Marin (searchch@appstate.edu), Chair, A.R. Smith Department of Chemistry, 525 Rivers St., Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 28608. Electronic applications accepted in pdf format only. Initial application review will begin September 30, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence among its faculty, staff and students; to the principles of diversity and inclusion, and to maintaining a work and learning environment that is free of all forms of discrimination.
