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Analytical Chemistry

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.