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Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Employer
Penn State Behrend
Location
Erie, Pennsylvania
Salary
DOE
Closing date
Nov 30, 2022

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Field of specialization
Education, General / Technical, Physical
Work Function
Teaching-Undergraduate
Job Type
Full time

Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Penn State Behrend invites applications for a tenure-line faculty position in chemistry at the Assistant Professor rank to begin August 2023 (or when agreed upon). Teaching responsibilities will include participation in the general chemistry and physical chemistry sequences, and upper-level courses relevant to the candidate's background. The successful candidate will also be expected to initiate a research program involving undergraduates, seek external funding and demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and research. A Ph.D. in chemistry is required by the employment start date. Candidates with interests in physical chemistry as applied to biochemistry, inorganic, organic, polymer, or materials science are particularly encouraged to apply, however all applications will receive consideration. The position includes competitive start-up funds.

Penn State Behrend, is an undergraduate and graduate college of The Pennsylvania State University. Situated on a beautiful, wooded 854-acre hillside campus recognized as a U.S. arboretum, we have four academic schools (Business; Engineering; Humanities and Social Sciences; and Science); student residential living; a range of research programs and outreach centers; and a highly successful business and technology park. With 5,000 students in resident instruction and online in college programs offered through Penn State World Campus, we uniquely blend the atmosphere and focus on teaching of a small college with access to the academic, research, and professional development resources of a Big 10, R1 University. Our college is an open laboratory of learning and discovery where students gain real-life experience engaging with business, industry, and community partners. We seek faculty members who share our commitment to both teaching and scholarship, to the holistic development of students, and to principles of respect, diversity, and inclusiveness.

The School of Science offers B.S. degrees in biology, chemistry, mathematics, mathematics education, nursing, physics, and environmental science. The school supports a growing, all-campus interest in research that addresses issues of women's health (in partnership with the Magee Women's Research Institute), Great Lakes ecosystem health and polymer engineering and science.

Erie, Pennsylvania is a metropolitan area of more than a quarter million people located on the southern shores of Lake Erie, two hours from Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Buffalo. The area's economy reflects a mix of educational, medical, industrial, tourism, and service activity; the region is home to five colleges and universities in the region, including Penn State Behrend. Northwestern Pennsylvania offers abundant cultural, sports, and recreational opportunities with four seasons of adventure. Summers feature miles of beaches, a range of lake sports, and festivals every weekend, and the winters are made for skiing, skating, and more. It's easy to get around, housing is affordable, and the cost of living is modest. Erie offers relaxed, comfortable living.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

All applicants must apply online and submit five documents (at time of application):

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae including names and contact information for three references
• Copies of graduate and undergraduate transcripts
• One page teaching philosophy
• One- to two-page research statement summarizing proposed research, including a brief explanation of its suitability for an undergraduate college.

Application materials received before November 28, 2023 will receive primary consideration. Position is open until filled.

Apply online at https://apptrkr.com/3587245

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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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