Department of Chemistry - two-year (start August 2021) appointment in organic and biochemistry

GRINNELL COLLEGE. The Department of Chemistry invites applications for a two-year (start August 2021) appointment in organic and biochemistry. Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred; Instructor (ABD or foreign equivalent) or Associate Professor possible. Research and teaching interests might include, but are not limited to organic and introductory chemistry with possible additional teaching responsibilities in biochemistry classes and laboratories. Support is also available for research involving undergraduate students.

Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred; Instructor (ABD or foreign equivalent) or Associate Professor possible

Grinnell College is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college with a strong tradition of social responsibility. In letters of application, candidates should discuss their potential to contribute to a college community that maintains a diversity of people and perspectives as one of its core values.  To be assured of full consideration, all application materials should be received by February 26. 

Please visit our application website at https://jobs.grinnell.edu to find more details about the job and submit applications online. Candidates will need to upload a letter of application curriculum vitae, transcripts (copies are acceptable), and statement of teaching philosophy and description of research interests, and provide email addresses for three references. Questions about this search should be directed to the search chair, Professor Stephen Sieck, at OrganicBiochemistrySearch@grinnell.edu or 641-269-3172

In letters of application, candidates should discuss their interest in developing as a teacher and scholar in a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction. They should also discuss their potential to contribute to a college community that maintains a diversity of people and perspectives as one of its core values.  To be assured of full consideration, all application materials should be received by February 26.  Candidates will need to upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts (copies are acceptable), statement of teaching philosophy and a description of research interests, and provide email addresses for three references. Questions about this search should be directed to the search chair, Professor Stephen Sieck, at OrganicBiochemistrySearch@grinnell.edu or 641-269-3172.

Grinnell College is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and nondiscriminatory educational environment for all College community members. It is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in matters of admission, employment, and housing, and in access to and participation in its education programs, services, and activities. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, religion, disability, creed, or any other protected class.

An offer for this position will be contingent on successful completion of a background check.

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