The College of Arts & Sciences at Washington State University invites applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the Pullman campus starting August 2022.  The successful candidate will develop and maintain an innovative, competitive, vigorous, and nationally and internationally recognized research program in Chemical Biology and its application to human health. Essential responsibilities include establishing and maintaining an externally-funded research program, advising graduate and undergraduate research, teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in organic chemistry and/or biochemistry, participating in course, laboratory, and curriculum development in organic chemistry and/or biochemistry, participating in recruitment of students into the Department, participating in Departmental, College and University faculty activities, and contributing to the diversity and excellence of the university community through teaching, research, and/or service.

The search will remain open until the position is filled but expect the final decision to be made by April 15, 2022.  Review of completed applications will begin on December 18, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. Apply to the position, visit wsu.edu/jobs, select your appropriate employment status, and search R-3174 in the search bar:   Please upload (1) a statement of interest in the position, (2) a detailed research proposal (including estimated startup requirements), (3) statement of teaching philosophy, (4) a contribution to Diversity Equity and Inclusion statement, and (5) a current vitae.  In addition, please arrange for three letters of recommendation addressing research potential, teaching, and communication skills to be sent to chem.faculty.search@wsu.edu.  Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Clifford Berkman, Chair of the Search Committee, at (509) 335-7613.  For more information, please see the full Notice of Vacancy at https://chem.wsu.edu/home-2/employment-opportunities/ or https://s3.wp.wsu.edu/uploads/sites/9/2021/10/Notice-of-Vacancy_10_21_2021.pdf.