Job No. 155176
- Job Title:
- Assistant Professor of Chemistry (Bioocrganic Chemistry)
- Employer:
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University of Maryland-Eastern Shore
- Location:
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Princess Anne , MD
- Posting Date:
- 18-Mar-2025
- Description:
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Job Description Summary
Organization's Summary Statement:
The Department of Natural Sciences (DNS) at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track assistant professor position from chemists in analytical biochemistry. DNS houses the biology, chemistry, biochemistry, and environmental science undergraduate programs and graduate programs in chemistry, marine estuarine and environmental sciences, and toxicology creating an outstanding collaborative environment. We seek candidates who have the capacity to teach to a diverse student population and prepare students broadly for futures in industry, government, and graduate and professional schools.
Responsibilities:
• Teaching undergraduate and graduate chemistry courses in support of our
ACS-certified biochemistry and chemistry programs and courses in the
candidate’s specific areas of expertise.
• Create a strong, collaborative research program in biochemistry,
metabolomics, and biomolecule detection that complements research
across the School of Agriculture and Natural Sciences (SANS) in the
environmental and toxicology programs.
• Secure funding from various agencies to support his or her research.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
• PhD in Chemistry from an accredited institution.
• Experience teaching and/or mentoring undergraduates and implementing
research projects.
Required Knowlege/Skills/Abilities:
• Research skills related to the isolation, detection, purification of biological
and environmental metabolites.
• Ability to develop an independent research program in this area. ·
• Desire to develop pedagogical skills and teach general chemistry and
biochemistry.
• Strong writing skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire a diverse student body to be successful
Physical Demands:
• May require extended periods of standing, bending, sitting at desk.
• May require lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and
internally.
• Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.
Preferences: N/A
Licenses/ Certifications: N/A
Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials: Qualified candidates should submit (1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae including publication list, (3) a statement of teaching and mentorship philosophy, (4) a statement that describes the applicant’s prior and current research and their vision and plans for future research, (5) a statement that describes the applicant’s commitment to and experience in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, and (6) the names of three current, professional references to include email addresses and telephone numbers. Please visit https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMES to apply. The successful candidate must be able to accept employment in the United States without Employer Immigration sponsorship. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Jonathan Cumming, Professor and Chair, Department of Natural Sciences, email: [email protected]; Telephone: 410-651-6014.
- Contact information:
- University of Maryland-Eastern Shore
- Princess Anne, MD 21853
- United States
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