Employment Opportunities

Assistant Professor of Bioanalytical Chemistry

Position Overview

The University of Kansas, Department of Chemistry, Lawrence, Kansas seeks an Assistant Professor in Chemistry expected to commence in the fall semester (August) 2008 or thereafter. This is a tenure-track position. This successful candidate will become a member of the Ralph N. Adams Institute for Bioanalytical Chemistry. The University supports a very collaborative and cross-disciplinary research environment, and shared instrumentation resources for Bioanalytical research are outstanding. They include state-of-the-art microscopy equipment, an 800 MHz NMR, Fourier Transform and MALDI TOF/TOF mass spectrometer, and a microfabrication facility with a class 100 clean room, ICP-RIE and PE-CVD. Consideration will be given to applicants in Chemistry or closely related disciplines. The successful candidate for the position should be eligible to work in the U. S. prior to the start date of the position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active, well-funded research program in Bioanalytical chemistry or related field.
• Participate actively in undergraduate and graduate instruction in chemistry.
• Participate in the regular academic activities of the Department of Chemistry, including committee assignments, oral exams, seminars, and advising students.
• Provide general service to the department, College, the university, and the discipline.

Required Qualifications

1. Ph.D. in chemistry related field expected by start date of appointment.
2. Demonstrable research qualifications in the field of analytical or Bioanalytical chemistry as evidenced by graduate and post-graduate coursework and/or publications and conference presentations in the field.
3. Ability to teach core courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in analytical chemistry as evidenced by the statement of teaching philosophy, experience in making scientific presentations in analytical chemistry, and/or previous teaching experiences.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Research and teaching interests in Bioanalytical chemistry
2. Outstanding ability in basic research in Bioanalytical chemistry or a closely related field as evidenced by publications and letters of recommendation
3. Well-defined plans for development of a vigorous research program of national and international repute in Bioanalytical chemistry or a closely allied area.
4. Candidates would contribute to the climate of diversity in the College, including a diversity of scholarly approaches.

Contact Person

Professor Heather Desaire
Dept of Chemistry
University of Kansas
Malott Hall
1251 Wescoe Hall Dr., Room 2010
Lawrence KS 66045-0046

Instructions for Applying

To expedite application, email all materials to jakers@ku.edu You may also mail materials to:

Jan Akers, Bioanalytical Search Committee Coordinator
Department of Chemistry
University of Kansas
Malott Hall
1251 Wescoe Hall Drive, Room 2010
Lawrence, KS 66045-0046

Applications received prior to October 1, 2007 will receive priority consideration. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Applications to Include:

1. Letter of interest
2. C.V.
3. Brief summary of 2-3 research proposals, 2 pgs each
4. A 2-page statement of teaching philosophy, expertise and interest
5. Three letters of recommendation

Deadline Dates for Applications:

Screening of applications will begin October 1, 2007 and will continue until position is filled. Upon receipt of application materials, individuals will be sent instructions for completing required sections of an on-line Faculty Data Work Eligibility form.

Interviews:

Interviews will take place on the Lawrence campus and, if appropriate, also at the K.U. Medical Center.