ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY #00091891

The Department of Chemistry at the Missouri University of Science and Technology invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in Organic Chemistry. Candidates with Ph.D. degrees and/or postdoctoral experience in the areas of Synthetic Organic, Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry, as well as in Organic Materials/Polymers, are particularly encouraged to apply. The selected candidate is expected to develop a strong, innovative and externally funded research program, and be recognized as a leader in the field of organic chemistry. In addition, the successful candidate is expected to demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching organic chemistry and related courses at the undergraduate and graduate level and participate in departmental/campus and professional service activities.

The chemistry department at Missouri S&T has recently renovated research and teaching laboratories and boasts well-funded, interdisciplinary, and collaborative research faculty with a large breadth of research expertise. The department is also well-equipped with core instrumentation facilities (https://chem.mst.edu/research/depart-instr/ and https://chem.mst.edu/research/nmr-institute/) required for experimental research. The university has various research centers including a Center for Biomedical Research, Center for High Performance Computing, Materials Research Center, and Center for Research in Energy and Environment. More information about the centers can be found at https://research.mst.edu/researchcore/.

Interested applicants should electronically submit the application form, including a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, research plans and a teaching statement. All materials should be submitted to the Missouri University of Science and Technology's Human Resource Office at http://hr.mst.edu/careers/academic/ using Job Reference Number 52561. The candidate should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent by email to chem@mst.edu. The candidate's name and the Job Reference Number should be mentioned in the subject line. Acceptable electronic formats are PDF and MS Word. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. For more information about the position, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Pericles Stavropoulos at pericles@mst.edu.

Minimum qualifications

Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related field

Preferred qualifications

Postdoctoral experience, with a proven record of research accomplishments

University Information
Missouri S&T is one of the nation's leading research universities with over 100-degree programs in 39 disciplines. It was founded in 1870 as one of the first technological institutions west of the Mississippi River. Located about 100 miles west of St. Louis in the multicultural community of Rolla, Missouri S&T is an accessible, safe, and friendly campus surrounded by Ozarks' scenery. Missouri S&T offers undergraduate degrees in engineering, the sciences, liberal arts, humanities, and business, with M.S. and Ph.D. programs available in many of the science and engineering programs. With over 7,000 students and 300 faculty, Missouri S&T is big enough to accommodate a diverse population, yet small enough for individuals to build high visibility and impactful careers.

KUMMER
Established in 2022, The Kummer College serves as a pathbreaking model for social impact, technology transfer, and interdisciplinary collaboration within a future-oriented STEM-focused university. Supported by the Kummer Institute Foundation at Missouri S&T, this unique college integrates key academic, co-curricular, and administrative activities related to technology commercialization, business innovation and entrepreneurship, systems thinking, and economic development. Within The Kummer College lives several departments: Department of Business and Information Technology (BIT), Department of Economics, Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering (EMSE), Kummer Student Programs and the Division of Technology Transfer and Economic Development (TTED).

CASE
The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education is a catalyst of innovation, creativity, and discovery, where students and faculty work side-by-side to create and share knowledge and understanding. From arts and humanities to the natural and social sciences, the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education has a program for everyone. The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASE) is made up of eleven units including Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC, Arts, Languages and Philosophy, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, English and Technical Communication, History and Political Science, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, Psychological Science, and Education. The college is home to over 90 tenured/tenure-track and 44 non-tenure-track faculty members. CASE offers more than 85 different academic options including certificates, minors, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.

About Rolla
Rolla, Missouri offers several great advantages that help individuals enjoy a high quality of life. Rolla is an ideal place for families, with its low cost of living, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and a range of recreational activities suitable for all ages. The Ozark Scenic Riverways and beautiful landscapes offers abundant opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of every lifestyle. With a vibrant and diverse cultural scene, Rolla hosts multiple events, concerts, art exhibitions, and theater performances throughout the year. The university's Leach Theatre showcases nationally renowned performers for campus and community alike. Overall, living in Rolla offers a high quality of life with a supportive community, affordable living, beautiful natural surroundings, and numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth.