Humboldt State University’s Department of Chemistry invites applications for an academic year tenuretrack faculty position in all areas of Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, or closely-related fields.

RANK, SALARY AND BENEFITS: We seek to fill this position at the Assistant Professor rank; however, rank and salary are dependent on the appointee's qualifications and experience. The current California State University Salary Schedule is available at: http://www.humboldt.edu/aps/docs/salary/Salary-Schedule.pdf.

Humboldt State University provides an excellent benefits package for faculty. Information about benefits plans can be found at: http://www.humboldt.edu/forms/node/934.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: An earned Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, or a closely-related field from an accredited college or university is required at time of appointment. The focus of an individual's research specialization is open to all relevant areas of physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, materials science, chemical education, environmental chemistry, or other field that complements research within the College of Natural Resources and Sciences.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following:

• Ability to successfully teach undergraduate courses in the General Chemistry sequence including laboratory sections;
• Ability to successfully teach undergraduate lecture courses in the Physical and/or Inorganic Chemistry sequences;
• Ability to successfully teach undergraduate Physical and/or Inorganic Chemistry laboratory sections, including maintaining, troubleshooting, and coordinating time on instruments and experiments;
• Potential for effective teaching or teaching experience using a variety of modern pedagogies;
• Commitment to and/or experience in promoting and fostering a learning environment that is supportive of individuals from diverse backgrounds;
• Evidence of promise as a teacher at the university level, or appropriate successful teaching experience, or postdoctoral experience; and
• Record of or potential for research and scholarly activities involving undergraduate students.

Evidence of degree(s) is required at time of hire.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should submit the following materials through Interfolio:
Click here to apply: https://apply.interfolio.com/55201

• Letter of application (please refer to Job #1920-16);
• Curriculum vitae including teaching experience and a list of publications and presentations;
• Statement of teaching philosophy;
• Description of planned undergraduate research projects;
• Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient for initial review); and
• Three recent confidential letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the candidate’s professional preparation and experience.

Additional application materials may be requested at a later time.

Please direct any questions pertaining to this position, the Department of Chemistry, or Humboldt State University to:
Dr. Matthew Hurst, Search Committee Chair
Department of Chemistry
Humboldt State University
Email: chem@humboldt.edu

APPLICATION DEADLINE: This position will remain open until filled. First consideration will be given to completed
applications received no later than December 7, 2018. Early response is encouraged.

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