Postdoctoral Appointees - Job Opportunities

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, invites applications for a full-time, Academic Year, tenure-track position, beginning September 2011.

Teaching assignments will primarily be in General Chemistry for Majors and Non-majors, as well as occasional assignments in advanced courses.

The successful candidate will be expected to play a central role in coordination and pedagogy development for our extensive General Chemistry offerings.

We encourage applications from candidates who plan to incorporate this General Chemistry activity into their professional development program.

Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Appointment is anticipated at the Assistant Professor level, but appointment at an advanced level may be possible, for a highly experienced candidate.

A Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Chemistry or related discipline is required, at the time of hiring.

The successful candidate must be committed to quality Undergraduate Education and will be expected to develop and maintain an active professional development program involving Undergraduates. Experience in teaching laboratory or lecture courses in Undergraduate Chemistry is desired.

Area of research specialization is open.

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers B.S. Degrees in both Chemistry and Biochemistry. The Department also serves many Technical Programs in the University. Students may choose concentrations in Polymers and Coatings, Molecular Biology or a focused Master's Program in Polymers and Coatings Science. The Department is committed to providing each student with a capstone experience through a faculty-facilitated senior project.

More information may be viewed at:

http://www.calpoly.edu/~chem

To apply, go to http://WWW.CALPOLYJOBS.ORG and complete a required online faculty application and submit to Requisition #102115.

Applications must include: an online application form, cover letter, addressing the appropriate qualifications listed above, current resume, statement of teaching philosophy, a proposal for professional development and evidence of successful teaching. These and other materials, such as syllabi, can be attached as PDF documents to the online form.

Please see online posting for mailing three letters of recommendation, supplied directly by references.

Screening of applicants begins September 27, 2010. Complete applications received after that date may be considered.

Preliminary telephone interviews will be held in early October and finalists are asked to interview in November 2010 for a starting date of September 2011.

Official transcripts will be required, prior to an appointment.

For questions, please contact Dr. C. Bailey, at:

cbailey@calpoly.edu