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Faculty – Chemistry #9505

The University of Southern Maine invites applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor in Biochemistry beginning fall 2010. Ph.D. required by time of appointment. Candidates interested in pursuing collaborative research efforts with existing USM faculty are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, an active research program with potential for external funding, and the ability to engage undergraduate students in collaborative laboratory-based research. The department is committed to building its undergraduate laboratory research experience through course development and external partnerships. Please see http://www.usm.maine.edu/chy/ for more information. The University has an institution-wide commitment to inclusion, diversity, multiculturalism and community. Applications, including resume with publications list, a brief research plan (3 pages or less), a 1-page statement of teaching philosophy, and an unofficial transcript should be sent to Dr. Caryn Prudenté, Chair, Search Committee, Science 161, USM, P.O. Box 9300, Portland, ME 04104-9300 by 10/14/09.

Part-Time Positions

The Chemistry Department frequently needs part-time faculty to teach lecture and/or laboratory sections of the following courses:

Individuals who are interested in teaching CHY 100, 105, or 110K must have a Ph.D. in chemistry or biochemistry. For the laboratory courses, preference will be given to applicants who have at least a master’s degree in chemistry. If you would like to be considered for one of these positions, please send a current copy of your resumé along with a cover letter indicating the course(s) you are interested in teaching to:

Dr. Henry J. Tracy
Chairman
Chemistry Department
University of Southern Maine
P.O. Box 9300
Portland, ME 04104-9300




Last update: 3 Sep 09

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