Chemistry and Biochemistry - Bioorganic
The Chemistry Department and Biochemistry Program seek applicants for a joint, tenure-track appointment in bioorganic chemistry beginning Fall 2010. A Ph.D. in organic or bioorganic chemistry is required; postdoctoral research and teaching experience are highly desirable. An appointment will be made at the assistant or associate professor level depending on qualifications and experience. Teaching responsibilities (three courses per year) will include the two-semester core organic chemistry sequence and contributions to the biochemistry and chemistry curricula at the introductory and advanced levels. The successful candidate must possess a strong commitment to undergraduate education and demonstrate the potential to develop a funded, active, and productive research program that involves undergraduates.
Bowdoin College is now accepting electronic submissions. Please visit https://careers.bowdoin.edu to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of research plans, a statement on teaching philosophy and contact information for 3 references who will provide letters of recommendation.
Review of applications will begin 5 October 2009.
Bowdoin College offers strong support for faculty research and teaching. We recognize that recruiting and retaining faculty may involve considerations of spouses and domestic partners. To that end, where possible, the College will attempt to accommodate and respond creatively to the needs of spouses and partners of members of the faculty.
Bowdoin College is a highly selective liberal arts college on the Maine coast with a diverse student body made up of 29% students of color, 3% International students and approximately 15% first generation college students, Bowdoin College is committed to equality and diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the cultural, socio-economic, and ethnic diversity of our college. Bowdoin College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or disability status in employment, or in our education programs. For further information about the college and the department, see our website at www.bowdoin.edu.