Assistant Professor of Chemistry
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Posting DetailsPosition Information Title Assistant Professor of Chemistry Tenure Track or Non Tenure Track Tenure Track Faculty Rank Assistant Professor Open Date 07/11/2024 Close DateOpen Until Filled Yes Full or Part Time Full Time Position SummaryThe Trinity College Chemistry Department, which is committed to ensuring the success of the diverse and talented students in our classrooms and laboratories, invites applications for a tenure-track position in biological chemistry/chemical biology, to begin in August 2025. We seek a candidate who has a Ph.D. in biological chemistry, chemical biology or an allied field who can teach a variety of courses including Biological Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Introductory Chemistry I and II, and Organic Chemistry I and II. Other teaching duties will include non-majors science courses or first-year seminars. The successful candidate will also establish a productive research program that involves undergraduate students. The proposed research can be in any area of biological chemistry or chemical biology, as broadly defined.Trinity College is located in the city of Hartford, the capital city of Connecticut. The College is set in an urban environment and is in close proximity to a number of biomedical research institutions, including Hartford Hospital, the University of Connecticut Medical Center and the Jackson Laboratories. The Trinity Chemistry Department offers majors in Chemistry and Biochemistry, with two tracks in Biochemistry (Traditional and Neurobiochemistry). The department also possesses excellent, modern, research instruments available for use by students and faculty. A description of these instruments can be found at .To apply, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, a statement describing research plans, a statement on your teaching philosophy, and contact information for a minimum of three reference letter writers. The research plan statement should describe how undergraduate students will be meaningfully involved in the work. The teaching statement should include a description of how your teaching will engage the diverse student body at Trinity College. Questions about the position can be directed to the Chair of the Chemistry Department, Professor Timothy Curran (...@trincoll.edu).Trinity College seeks a faculty that reflects the changing demographics of our student body. Our student body is diverse, representing 41 states and 70 countries, with 21 percent U.S. students of color and 50 percent who identify as women. More than 90 percent of students live on campus. Trinity is a highly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberal arts institution located in the capital city of Hartford, Conn. With more than 2,100 full-time undergraduate students and 91 graduate students, the college maintains a rigorous academic profile complemented by a vibrant and diverse co-curricular program. We consider our location in a culturally and socioeconomically diverse capital city to be among Trinity's most distinctive assets, and we cultivate strong connections with our surrounding neighbors and with institutions and organizations throughout Hartford and the region. As a preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives.Qualifications We seek a candidate who has a Ph.D. in chemistry or an allied field who can teach a variety of courses including Biological Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Introductory Chemistry I and II, and Organic Chemistry I and II. Other teaching duties will include non-majors science courses or first-year seminars. The successful candidate will also establish a productive research program that involves undergraduate students. The proposed research can be in any area of biological chemistry/chemical biology, broadly defined.Compensation Competitive salary and benefits, plus start-up expense fund.Special Instructions to Applicants Review of applications to begin on September 22, 2024. Applicants should have all materials in by this date, including letters of reference.Posting Number F00265 Quick Link