Department of Chemistry adn Biochemistry

JOB OPENINGS

Tenure Track


ANALYTICAL or PHYSICAL CHEMIST. The College of Charleston Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, located in historic downtown Charleston, SC, invites applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor in Analytical or Physical Chemistry to begin August 2009.  Applicants must posses a terminal degree.  Post-doctoral experience is highly desired.   Teaching responsibilities will include Physical Chemistry lab as well as a mix of Quantitative Analysis lecture/ lab, Physical Chemistry lecture, and occasional introductory chemistry lecture.  The successful candidate must initiate and sustain a research program that includes undergraduates.  The College of Charleston is an urban, public institution with about 10,000 undergraduates.  The average SAT of entering students is over 1200.  In 2005-06 we ranked #20 nationally in the number of ACS certified bachelors degrees awarded with 27. We are currently constructing a new chemistry facility for occupancy in 2010.   Qualified women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.  For more information about the department visit http://www.cofc.edu/~chem/.  Review of applications will begin October 1st, 2008 and  continue until the position is filled.  Questions may be directed to deavorj@cofc.edu or call 843-953-8095.  Completed applications, including a letter of application, a CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, a research plan, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation should be submitted to: Dr. James P. Deavor, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, College of Charleston, Charleston, SC 29424.    An EO/AA Employer.