Southeast Missouri State University

College of Science and Mathematics

Department of Chemistry

Position Announcement

 

POSITION:  Full-time, tenure track assistant professor of Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry

 

DATE:  Available August 1, 2010

 

RESPONSIBLITIES: 

-Teach forensic chemistry, freshman chemistry and other courses as needed, depending on area of specialization. Normal teaching load is 12-13 contact hours per semester.

-Establish a productive research program to support our forensic chemistry options at both the undergraduate and graduate levels

-Support the committee structure of both the department and university

 

QUALIFICATIONS:            

 

REQUIRED:  Minimum degree requirement is a Ph.D. in Forensic Chemistry or a Ph.D. in Chemistry (any area) with demonstrated forensic chemistry related experience or training; demonstrated potential for successful teaching and research; demonstrated commitment to working with multicultural populations and awareness of issues affecting women and minorities.

 

SALARY:  Commensurate with professional experience and qualifications.  Competitive fringe benefits package.

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Review of applications will begin October 16, 2009.

 

CONTACT:  Send letter of application, vita, copies of all transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests, and three letters of recommendation to:

 

Dr. Rachel Morgan Theall, Search Committee Chair

Department of Chemistry, MS6400

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, MO  63701-4799

Telephone:  (573) 651-2372

Fax:  (573) 986-6433

E-mail:  rmtheall@semo.edu

 

THE DEPARTMENT:  The Department of Chemistry includes 11 faculty members and is approved by the American Chemical Society.  The department offers undergraduate degree programs in Chemistry (B.S./B.A.), Secondary Chemistry Education (B.S.), and Medical Technology (B.S.), and a graduate degree program in Applied Chemistry (M.N.S.).  The department also offers a program in pre-pharmacy.

 

 

Southeast Missouri State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.