About Seattle Pacific University:

Founded in 1891, Seattle Pacific University has a long and distinguished history in Christian higher education. Its comprehensive academic programs serve about 3,700 undergraduate and graduate students. Located just minutes from downtown Seattle, SPU seeks to be a premier Christian University fully committed to engaging the culture and changing the world by graduating people of competence and character, becoming people of wisdom, and modeling grace-filled community. Seattle Pacific University seeks applicants committed to its Christian mission. Due to our mission of cultural engagement, SPU is committed to recruiting and retaining the best possible Christian faculty, keeping in mind that a diverse faculty will contribute the highest-quality curriculum and instruction, as well as a dynamic and well-rounded learning environment for faculty and students alike. More than forty percent of our students are persons of color, and a significant number of our students are first generation college students.

Job Description:

Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Chemistry to start September 1, 2020. The position is a full-time, nine-month appointment. We are specifically interested in inorganic chemists or candidates with cross-disciplinary interests that are related to inorganic chemistry. SPU is a Christian university and applicants will be required to submit a faith statement with their application. Members of historically underrepresented groups, as defined by the National Science Foundation, are especially encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities include regular nine-month teaching load of about 33 quarter credits; teaching lecture and lab courses that include general chemistry, introductory inorganic, and advanced inorganic chemistry; supervision of undergraduate research (dedicated research lab space is provided); support of university mission, committee service, and advising are also expected.

Requirements:

Ph.D. in Chemistry. Preference will be given to candidates with a Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry. Candidates with cross-disciplinary interests that are related to inorganic chemistry (organometallic chemistry, materials, bioinorganic) are encouraged to apply. Candidates should show evidence of excellence in teaching and mentoring undergraduates, as well as a strong plan for undergraduate research. Applicants who can demonstrate effective mentoring of students from underrepresented backgrounds are especially welcomed.

Additional Information:

Compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits include health, dental, disability, and life insurance, as well as retirement programs.

Application Instructions:

Applications should be submitted online. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with the interview process beginning November 2019. The University reserves the right to fill the position before the deadline and to close or to extend the deadline as circumstances may warrant. The online application requests an application form, a one-page statement of faith, a complete curriculum vitae with a list of at least three references, and supporting documents. Inquiries can be made to:

Dr. Daniel Schofield

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Seattle Pacific University

3307 Third Avenue West

Seattle, WA 98119

206-281-2994

schofieldd@spu.edu