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Assistant Professor in Chemistry

Tenure-Track Position

Search # 12-052

Specialization(s):                                                                               

Analytical Chemistry with an emphasis on Instrumental Analysis

Southern Connecticut State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Analytical Chemistry with an emphasis on instrumental analysis at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning January 2013. Southern Connecticut State University is a primarily undergraduate institution with a focus on teaching, with a normal teaching load of 12 credit hours per semester. The chemistry department at SCSU is ACS approved, offering B.S. and M.S. degrees in chemistry.

Brief Description of Duties/Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will teach instrumental analysis, as well as general chemistry, graduate level analytical chemistry and elective courses in the candidate's specialty area. The successful candidate is expected to engage in research and creative activity with undergraduate and graduate students. Faculty members are also expected to advise undergraduate students and participate in committee service.

Required Qualifications:

A Ph.D. or ABD in chemistry and research / job experience in instrumental analysis are required. Applicants who are ABD will be considered, but the candidate must complete their Ph.D. by the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

The preferred candidate will be able to service and maintain the GCMS, LCMS, and IR instruments and be familiar with the operation of the NMR. Preference will be given to those who have experience teaching instrumental methods courses.

Application Process:

Please submit a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, official undergraduate and graduate transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research plans and three letters of recommendations to:

Dr. Adiel Coca, Search Committee Chair                                                   Chemistry Department                                                                              Southern Connecticut State University                                                             501 Crescent St.                                                                                            New Haven, CT 06515                                                                                 Email: cocaa2@southernct.edu

Evaluation of candidates will begin on September 17, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled.

 

 

 

full-Time Faculty PositioN

The Chemistry Department at Southern Connecticut State University invites applications for a one-semester full-time faculty position starting August 2012 with the possibility of extension into a second semester. The primary teaching responsibilities include General Chemistry lecture and laboratory. A Ph.D. in chemistry is required, and prior experience teaching at the college level is preferred.

Please submit a CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, copies of transcripts, and arrange to have 3 current letters of reference sent to:

Dr. Gerald Lesley, Search Committee Chair                                       Chemistry Department                                                                            Southern Connecticut State University
501 Crescent Street
New Haven, CT 06515                                                                                   (Fax: 203-392-6396)

Review of applications begins April 20, 2012. The position will remain open until filled.
 

 

 Part-Time Faculty Positions

The Chemistry Department at Southern Connecticut State University is looking to hire part-time faculty members to teach General Chemistry laboratory during the day hours.  An M.S. or Ph.D. degree in Chemistry is required. Lab sessions are 3 hours per week. Lab instructors are responsible for leading pre-lab lectures, preparing and administering pre-lab quizzes, holding one office hour per week, and grading lab reports. The grading of reports requires a strong ability to assess written work for grammatical content, as well as scientific content and style.

Please send your resume with a cover letter to Dr. Adiel Coca, General Chemistry Lab Coordinator.

Email: cocaa2@southernct.edu                                                             Chemistry Department                                                                            Southern Connecticut State University
501 Crescent St.
New Haven, CT 06515
 

SCSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University seeks to enhance the diversity of its faculty and staff. People of color, women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.