VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT - TENURE TRACK FACULTY POSITION

Missouri Western State University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor faculty position in the area of Physical Chemistry to begin August 2010.  Applicants with teaching and research interests in biophysical applications are especially encouraged to apply. Required: Ph.D. in physical chemistry (or closely related field).  Postdoctoral experience is preferred. Employment is contingent upon proof of the legal right to work in the U.S.  An appointment is not final until all documents are provided.  Qualified applicants should submit a letter of interest, current CV, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research interests (suitable for undergraduates) and contact information for three current professional references electronically to recruitment@missouriwestern.edu.  For priority consideration complete applications should be received by October 30, 2009.  AA/EOE

THE DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

The Chemistry Department is staffed by 8 full-time faculty, covering all major areas of chemistry, who are dedicated to high quality undergraduate education and applied learning with an emphasis on experimental and instrumental exposure. The department is accredited by the American Chemical Society and offers ACS certified BS degrees in Chemistry and Biochemistry & Molecular Biology. BS degrees are also offered in Medical Technology and Natural Science/Chemistry with concentrations in four areas including Health Professions, Secondary Education, Forensic Sciences and Chemical Business. A graduate program was recently initiated for a Masters of Applied Sciences degree in Chemistry which focuses on bridging chemistry with business.

Facilities

The department is well equipped with modern instrumentation including a 300 MHz NMR, FTIR (with microscope), UV/VIS (with temperature controlled multi-cell kinetics package), HPLC, GC/MS, fluorimeter (with temperature control and microtiter plate reader), digital polarimeter, electrochemical analysis package, inert atmosphere chamber, and computational workstation with Gaussian, GaussView and Amber software.

Agenstein Hall, home to the Departments of Chemistry, Biology and Computer Science, Math and Physics is currently undergoing an addition project to add 60,000 sq. ft. of new classrooms and laboratories to our current science and math facility. The addition will be completed in December 2009, and classes will be taught in the new wing (Remington Hall) beginning in the spring of 2010. Agenstein Hall will be renovated beginning in Jan 2010 and is scheduled to be complete by December 2010 creating approximately 120,000 sq ft of modern teaching and laboratory spaces including new student and faculty research labs.

For more information visit the department web site: http://www.missouriwestern.edu/chemistry.

THE UNIVERSITY                

Missouri Western State University is a public, state-supported institution providing a blend of traditional liberal arts and sciences and career-oriented associate, baccalaureate, and master degree programs.  Certificate programs, professional programs, programs for transfer students, continuing education opportunities, and self-enrichment courses are also offered.  MWSU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and an AQIP participant.  MWSU has a growing, vibrant, and diverse student body of approximately 6,000 students and 190 faculty and continues to honor its tradition of open access, serving both traditional and non-traditional students. The university is located in St. Joseph, MO and is in its 5th consecutive year of record enrollment.  MWSU is on 700 beautiful acres just 35 minutes north of KCI Airport.  MWSU will become the new summer home of the Kansas City Chiefs football team in July 2010.

THE COMMUNITY               

The historic city of St. Joseph, Missouri, has a population of approximately 74,000 and a favorable location 50 miles north of Kansas City.  Recreational, cultural and community opportunities are available.  Cost of living is below national average, especially housing costs.

MISSOURI WESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN

 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION

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