Department of Chemistry
General information about the Department of Chemistry is available at www.cst.cmich.edu/units/chm.
Faculty Listings (1)
Interdisciplinary Science of Advanced Materials (SAM) (Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor)
Central Michigan University seeks a dynamic and creative scientist
for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of
Chemistry and the interdisciplinary Science of Advanced Materials
(SAM) Ph.D. program to begin August 2010. This position adds
to a newly-formed group exploring new materials for
alternative/renewable energy applications. The preferred
candidate will develop a competitive, externally-funded research
program in electrochemistry with additional emphasis on the
synthesis and characterization of inorganic-based materials or
nanomaterials. In addition, it is expected that the candidate
will participate in the SAM Ph.D. program, and successfully teach
introductory, undergraduate, and graduate courses in one or more of
the traditional sub-disciplines of chemistry and in the area of
specialization. The position is structured such that teaching
activities will begin during the third year of appointment, with the
establishment of a competitive research program serving as the major
focus during the first two years of the appointment.
Additional responsibilities include advising, supervising student
research, and department and university service.
Classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a doctoral research
university, CMU is recognized for strong undergraduate education and
a range of focused graduate and research programs. The
department offers bachelor's degrees in chemistry, biochemistry,
chemistry education, and master's degrees in chemistry and chemistry
education. The new, interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in the
Science of Advanced Materials was initiated in fall 2008 (www.sam.cmich.edu).
Ph.D. in materials-based Inorganic Chemistry, Materials Science, or
closely related chemistry discipline, demonstrated effective
communication skills, and demonstrated potential for excellence in
teaching and research required. Post-doctoral research
experience in materials for energy applications strongly preferred.
Application materials to include vitae, unofficial transcripts,
proposed research agenda, description of equipment and start-up
needs, and statement of teaching philosophy should be sent to:
Chair, Search Committee
Department of Chemistry
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI 48859-0001
Phone: 989-774-3981
Fax: 989-774-3883
email: Chem@cmich.edu
The applicant should arrange for three supporting letters to be sent
separately to the same address. Position is open until filled,
although priority consideration will be given to applications
completed by 12/15/09.
Further information on the Department of Chemistry may be viewed at
http://www.chm.cmich.edu/.
CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase
diversity within its community (see
http://www.cmich.edu/aaeo/).