The Department of Chemistry at Illinois Wesleyan University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Analytical Chemistry (beginning August 2010) and anticipates hiring at the rank of Assistant Professor. Our ACS-certified department values student-faculty interaction and seeks candidates who share our enthusiasm for involving students in interactive learning and student-faculty research. The successful candidate will teach quantitative analysis, instrumental analysis, and the associated upper level laboratories. Additional teaching responsibilities will include introductory and/or general chemistry and contributing to university-wide academic programs. Consistent with these responsibilities, the successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in analytical chemistry or a closely related field (or anticipate the Ph.D. by summer of 2010); have experience with a wide range of instrumentation; and demonstrate commitment to scholarly research and the liberal arts. Research and/or teaching experience beyond the earned doctoral degree is preferred. Illinois Wesleyan is a selective liberal arts college located in central Illinois. The university cultivates productive scholarship through start-up funding, a vigorous faculty development program, and assistance with external grant writing. Illinois Wesleyan is committed to diversity and especially welcomes applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups. A complete application (a cover letter, CV, unofficial transcripts, a description of teaching philosophy, a description of research plans including funding ideas and a list of start-up priorities and costs) and three letters of reference should be sent to
Analytical Search,
Department of Chemistry,
Illinois Wesleyan University
P.O. Box 2900
Bloomington, IL 61702-2900
More information about the department and facilities is available at http://www2.iwu.edu/chemistry/. Inquiries may be sent to chem@titan.iwu.edu. All applications received by October 19th will receive full consideration. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Illinois Wesleyan University is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to a Diverse Workforce. For further information see our jobs web page at http://www.iwu.edu/~iwujobs.