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Hiring Department

Department of Chemistry
 
Application Deadline
Review of Applications to begin November 18, 2022 and the position will remain Open Until Filled
 
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time, Benefit Eligible
 
The Department of Chemistry at the Missouri University of Science and Technology invites applications for the position of Donald L. Castleman/FCR Missouri Endowed Professorship of Discovery in Chemistry. The Professorship is expected to foster interdisciplinary, collaborative research and education and be committed to mentoring student success. The successful applicant is expected to have a strong record of sustained extramural funding and be internationally recognized in her/his field as well as demonstrate evidence of effective teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The endowment offers a lucrative annual research support funding that allows the candidate to excel in high quality scholarly activities. The salary and start-up funding will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and potential.
     The chemistry department at Missouri S&T is well-equipped with all the basic instrumentation facilities (https://chem.mst.edu/research/depart-instr/) required for experimental research. The university has state-of-the-art materials characterization facilities (https://amcl.mst.edu/) and a high-performance computing research facility (https://hpc.mst.edu/). Missouri S&T has strong emphasis on inter-disciplinary research amalgamated through the research centers such as the Center for Biomedical Research (https://cbr.mst.edu/) and the Center for Research in Energy and Environment (https://cree.mst.edu/). These research centers also house (bio)analytical research equipment which can be accessed through an open user system. Research has been rejuvenated through a $300M campus gift to promote research, entrepreneurship and STEM education through formation of the Kummer Institute (https://kummerinstitute.mst.edu/about/).
     Interested applicants should electronically submit an application, a detailed curriculum vita, statement of research achievement, teaching statement, a cover letter, and names and e-mail addresses, for three references. All materials should be submitted to the Missouri University of Science and Technology’s Human Resource Office at http://hr.mst.edu/careers/academic/. All submitted application materials must have the position reference number 00083352 in order to be processed.  Acceptable electronic formats that can be used for email attachments include PDF and Word; hardcopy application materials will not be accepted. 

Minimum Qualifications

PhD in chemistry or closely related field

Preferred Qualifications

Currently holds a position of Associate Professor rank or above

Comments

The final candidate is required to provide copies of official transcript(s) for any college degree(s) listed in application materials submitted. Copies of transcript(s) should be provided prior to the start of employment. In addition, the final candidate may be required to verify other credentials listed in application materials.

Failure to provide official transcript(s) or other required verification may result in the withdrawal of the job offer.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America.

The University's nondiscrimination policy applies to any phase of its employment process, any phase of its admission or financial aid programs, or other aspects of its educational programs or activities.  Further, this policy applies to sexual violence or sexual harassment, both forms of sex discrimination, occurring within the educational program and instances occurring outside of the educational program if the conduct negatively affects the victim’s educational experience or the overall campus environment. 

Any person having inquiries concerning the application of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 or other civil rights laws should contact the Title IX Coordinator.

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Hiring Department

Chemistry

Application Deadline
Review of Applications will begin on November 18, 2022 and the position will remain Open Until Filled
 
 
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time, Benefit Eligible
 
 
Job Description

The Department of Chemistry at Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in all areas of Analytical Chemistry including (but not limited to) bioanalytical, environmental, electroanalytical, and biomaterial-related analytical chemistry, to begin in August, 2023.

The successful candidate is expected to have a commitment to excellence in teaching analytical chemistry and related courses at all levels, and develop a strong, innovative, and externally funded research program. The candidate’s research area is expected to complement existing research activities in the department.

The department of chemistry houses several state-of-the-art analytical instruments. Detailed information regarding the departmental instrumentation and facilities can be obtained at the following links: Departmental Instrumentation and Facilities; and NMR Institute.

Unique opportunities are also available for the faculty to align with the multi-disciplinary, multi-investigator research centers and programs at Missouri S&T, particularly the Center for Research in Energy and Environment, the Center for Biomedical Research, the Materials Research Center, and the newly formed Kummer Institute for Student Success, Research and Economic Development (established through a $300 million gift).

Interested candidates should electronically submit their application consisting of: 1) a cover letter, 2) a current curriculum vitae, 3) a research statement, 4) a teaching statement, and 5) complete contact information for at least three references to Missouri S&T’s Human Resources Office at https://hr.mst.edu/careers/academic-employment/ using Job Reference Number 00083350. Acceptable electronic formats are PDF and MS Word. The review of applications will begin on November 18th, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. For more information about the position, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Manashi Nath, at nathm@mst.edu.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. or an equivalent degree in Chemistry

Preferred Qualifications

Postdoctoral experience, with a proven record of research accomplishments

Comments

The final candidate is required to provide copies of official transcript(s) for any college degree(s) listed in application materials submitted. Copies of transcript(s) should be provided prior to the start of employment. In addition, the final candidate may be required to verify other credentials listed in application materials.

Failure to provide official transcript(s) or other required verification may result in the withdrawal of the job offer.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America.

The University's nondiscrimination policy applies to any phase of its employment process, any phase of its admission or financial aid programs, or other aspects of its educational programs or activities.  Further, this policy applies to sexual violence or sexual harassment, both forms of sex discrimination, occurring within the educational program and instances occurring outside of the educational program if the conduct negatively affects the victim’s educational experience or the overall campus environment. 

Any person having inquiries concerning the application of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 or other civil rights laws should contact the Title IX Coordinator.

EEO IS THE LAW

To read more about Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) please use the following links: