Position Title:Assistant Professor
Job Posting Number:TTL
Job Location:San Marcos, San Marcos
Department:Chemistry and Biochemistry
Position Description:The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Texas State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank for Fall 2025.
Candidates with research interests in any area of chemistry or biochemistry are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be expected to establish an externally funded, nationally-recognized research program in chemistry or biochemistry that aligns with one or both of our Materials Science, Engineering and Commercialization or Integrated Molecular and Biophysical Chemistry PhD programs.
The candidate must also be dedicated to the teaching and mentoring of students at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
This position is subject to the availability of funds.
Required Qualifications:- An earned doctorate in chemistry, biochemistry, or a closely related field prior to employment.
- Relevant postdoctoral or equivalent research experience.
- A strong publication record. Assessment will focus on recent publications.
- Potential to establish an externally funded, nationally recognized research program that aligns with one or both of our Materials Science, Engineering and Commercialization or Integrated Molecular and Biophysical Chemistry PhD programs
- Ability to teach chemistry or biochemistry undergraduate and graduate courses.
- Ability to mentor chemistry or biochemistry undergraduate and graduate research students.
Preferred Qualifications:Evidence of research expertise in polymer/soft materials, or in other areas that complement the department.
Application Procedures:Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered:
To ensure full consideration please submit the following by October 21, 2024:
- A cover letter summarizing relevant experience, research area and how this complements the department,
- Curriculum Vitae
- A description of research plans (up to 5 pages),
- A description of teaching interests and experience and how you will approach teaching at Texas State University (no more than 1 page),
- A description of mentoring experience and how you will contribute to the training and development of undergraduate and graduate research students (no more than 1 page),
- Unofficial transcripts (all in one document)
The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.
Proposed Start Date:Fall 2025
Posting Date:09/24/2024
Review Date:10/21/2024
Open Until Filled?:Yes
Legal Notices:Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.
Texas State University is a member of the Texas State University System.
Reasonable Accommodation:If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative from Talent Acquisition will respond to you as soon as possible.
Record Checks and Verifications:Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Eligibility for Employment:Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.
Why Work at Texas State?:Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.
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