Assistant/Associate Professor in Experimental Physical Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Kansas is seeking exceptional candidates for a tenure-track position in Experimental Physical Chemistry at the assistant or associate professor level, expected to begin in the Fall of 2022. The Department welcomes candidates with a strong track-record and research interest in any area of experimental physical chemistry.  A desire to effectively teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels is expected, and a statement of teaching philosophy and interests is required. A Ph.D. in chemistry or closely related field is expected by start date of appointment.   A competitive salary will be offered that is commensurate with experience.

We are also particularly interested in qualified candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service, will contribute to the diversity of the Department and academic community. Thus, we strongly encourage applications from individuals who identify as members of groups that are underrepresented in science.  The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. before the start of the position.

Founded in 1865, KU is the state’s flagship university and as a premier research institution is one of only 34 public members of the prestigious Associate of American University (AAU).  The university enrolls more than 28,000 students with many top ranked graduate programs.  The campus is situated in the historic, diverse, and culturally vibrant city of Lawrence, KS, which is 40 minutes from the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Additional Candidate Instructions

For a complete announcement and to apply online go to https://employment.ku.edu/academic/20350BR.  A complete application package includes: (1) an online application; (2) a cover letter detailing work experience and education experiences; (3) a CV detailing the candidate’s record of accomplishments and productivity; (4) a research statement; (5) graduate and post-graduate coursework; (6) a statement of teaching philosophy; and (7) the names with contact information for three professional references. Letters of recommendation from the three professional references will be requested from candidates of interest following an initial review. 

Only complete application packages submitted online will be considered. In addition to the materials above, learning about each applicant’s contribution and engagement in areas of diversity is an important part of KU’s mission. As a result, applicants will be presented the following question at the time of application (response must be within 4,000 characters or less):

• Please describe your experience, approach or methodologies to create and implement inclusive teaching and advising practices, pedagogical techniques and course materials to create an inclusive classroom environment.

Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2021 and continue until the position is filled.  Position inquiries can be directed to Search Committee Chair, Cindy Berrie, cberrie@ku.edu.

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