Fall 2009: TWO OPEN POSITIONS

Assistant Professor Level:
1) Physical Chemistry and 2) Biochemistry

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (Two Positions) The Department of Chemistry at Pacific Lutheran University seeks to fill two tenure track Assistant Professor positions: one with primary teaching responsibilities in physical chemistry, the other in biochemistry. Ph.D. required by start date (Sept. 1, 2010). Post-doctoral research and prior teaching experience preferred. Participation in our undergraduate research program, dedication to liberal arts education, excellent undergraduate training as a major in chemistry, and a strong record of graduate performance expected. Department is ACS General and Biochemistry certified; equipment includes 500 MHz solution and solid-state NMR, AFM, ICP-AES, GC/MS, FTIR, Raman, HPLC/GPC, UV/VIS and DSC.

Pacific Lutheran University is a comprehensive university of 3600 students that offers a challenging curriculum integrating the liberal arts and professional programs. A globally-focused university committed to building a diverse educational community, PLU enjoys a healthy and progressive relationship with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Send curriculum vitae, official undergraduate and graduate transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy, summary of plans for undergraduate research, and three letters of recommendation to:

Search Committee
Department of Chemistry
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA 98447

EEO/AA employer

Review of applications will begin September 30th.

Email: search@chem.plu.edu

Department web page:   http://www.chem.plu.edu