ASSISTANT PROFESSORS - DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
Two tenure-track positions starting August 1, 2010 are open at the University of Tennessee at Martin. The area of specialization is open. A Ph.D. in Chemistry is required.
The successful candidates will be expected to teach both lecture and laboratory courses in general chemistry, and in the area of specialization in an ACS-approved B.S. program that has 11 faculty members. Other responsibilities include advising undergraduate students majoring in chemistry and/or interested in allied-health programs.
The positions require a strong commitment to both teaching and research at the undergraduate level. An excellent background in chemistry is expected as are outstanding English communication skills. Preference will be given to applicants who have diverse experience with modern chemical instrumentation.
Submit a letter of application, teaching philosophy, research interest, curriculum vitae, transcripts of all academic work, and three letters of recommendation to: Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Chemistry & Physics, Johnson EPS 319, 20 Mt. Pelia Rd., The University of Tennessee at Martin, Martin, TN 38238, or email to lferrell@utm.edu, secretary of the department. Applications will not be considered complete until all above materials are received. Review of applications will begin September 29, 2009 and continue until the positions are filled.
The University of Tennessee at Martin is a primary campus in the University of Tennessee System. The campus is located in Northwest Tennessee approximately 125 miles north of Memphis and 150 miles west of Nashville. The University of Tennessee at Martin has a combined graduate and undergraduate enrollment of approximately 8,000 students. The emphasis is solidly on excellence in teaching, applied research, and outreach. We seek candidates who demonstrate a similar commitment.
UT Martin is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer. The University seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability or Vietnam veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.
