positions available

Southern Connecticut State University invites applications for two (2) tenure-track positions in Organic Chemistry at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2008. 

The chemistry department is ACS approved, offering B.S. and M.S. degrees in chemistry.  The Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry is required for both positions.  One position will be in the area of Synthetic Organic Chemistry and teaching responsibilities will be in undergraduate and graduate organic chemistry.  The second position will be in Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry and, in addition to organic chemistry duties, will include teaching in the pre-nursing General, Organic and Biochemistry area. This second position will help in the development of Connecticut's workforce in the pharmaceutical/medicinal chemistry areas. The development of an innovative research program with both undergraduate and graduate students is expected. Preference will be given to those candidates with experience in the daily maintenance of NMR and/or LCMS instrumentation.

The deadline for receipt of materials is December 15, 2007.  Applicants should submit a CV, a statement of teaching  philosophy, detailed statement of research plans, copies of transcripts, and arrange to have three (3) letters of reference sent to: Dr. Robert J. Snyder, Search Committee Chair, Chemistry Department, Southern Connecticut State University, 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515 (Fax: 203-392-6396).  Please indicate which position you are applying for.

SCSU is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.  Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.