Assistant Professor, Organic Chemistry

Full-Time, Tenure Track, 2011 Fall Semester

Benedictine University is a liberal arts institution located in the research corridor of metropolitan Chicago with nationally recognized undergraduate programs in the sciences.  The University is in the midst of tremendous growth in the area of life sciences and, consistent with the University’s vision statement, the institution is making a significant commitment of resources to support these programs.

Position Description: Benedictine University invites applications for a tenure-track position within the Chemistry Department at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning Fall 2011. The applicant must be able to teach organic chemistry lecture and laboratory and, periodically, advanced organic chemistry. The successful candidate will establish and participate in externally funded research and startup funds are available.

Qualifications:  A Ph.D. degree is required with a research interest that would involve undergraduate students. Teaching, NMR and postdoctoral experience is preferred and interdisciplinary experience is desirable. Candidates must have legal authority to work in the USA permanently.

Application Deadline:  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but priority will be given to those applications received by October 15, 2010.

Application Process:  Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, and three letters of recommendation (at least one addressing teaching effectiveness) through Academic Jobs Online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/Benedictine%20University/Chemistry. Any questions should be directed to:  Rose Fisk, Coordinator, College of Science, Benedictine University, 5700 College Road, Lisle, IL 60532.  Email:  rfisk@ben.edu.  Fax:  630-829-6547.  E.O.E.