Assistant Professor of Chemistry (Biochemistry) / Human Resource Services

Notice Date

August 11, 2008

Closing Date

Review of applications will begin October 15th, but the position will remain open until filled.

Position Available

September 1, 2009

Rank and Salary

Assistant Professor, full-time, tenure track position; salary commensurate with qualifications and experience + benefits package

Responsibilities

Primary teaching responsibilities in Biochemistry.
Participation in our undergraduate research program.
Dedication to liberal arts education.

Department is ACS General and Biochemistry certified; equipment includes 500 MHz solution and solid-state NMR, AFM, ICP-AES, GC/MS, FTIR, Raman, HPLC/GPC, UV/VIS and DSC.

Qualifications

Ph.D required by start date (Sept 1, 2009).
Post-doctoral research and prior teaching experience preferred.
Excellent undergraduate training as a major in chemistry.
Strong record of graduate performance.

Application Procedure

Send curriculum vitae, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy, summary of plans for undergraduate research, and three letters of recommendation to:

Search Committee
Department of Chemistry
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA 98447

For further information visit our website at: http://www.chem.plu.edu

Please make inquiries to: search@chem.plu.edu

Pacific Lutheran University is a comprehensive university of 3,600 students that offers a challenging curriculum integrating the liberal arts and professional programs. Located on the Pacific Rim in a uniquely scenic region, PLU is 40 miles south of Seattle in suburban Tacoma. A globally-focused university committed to building a diverse educational community, PLU enjoys a healthy and progressive relationship with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.