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Assistant Professor of Inorganic Chemistry

Employer
Montclair State University
Location
New Jersey, United States
Salary
Salary Commensurate with experience
Date posted
Oct 6, 2021

Job Details

Job Description

OVERVIEW

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is searching for a full-time (10 month), tenure-track Assistant professor in Inorganic Chemistry. Applicants with expertise in all areas of Inorganic Chemistry, including but not limited to organometallic, polymer, materials, and bioinorganic chemistry are encouraged to apply. Primary teaching responsibilities will include Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry, Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, and General Chemistry. Additional teaching opportunities will be available based on expertise. The candidate is expected to develop a strong, externally funded research program that is recognized in the candidate’s professional community. The candidate is also expected to play an active role in curricular and program development, and contribute to the College of Science and Mathematics and University communities.

THE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS

The mission of the College of Science and Mathematics is to prepare the next generation of STEM leaders. Our success is based on a simple educational philosophy: outstanding and dedicated faculty, engaged students and a commitment to academic and research excellence. State-of-the-art facilities and technology support distinctive BS, MS, and PhD programs across seven departments. Discovery-based courses and experiential learning opportunities result in an optimal environment to provide our diverse student body with a transformative education. The College is committed to the ongoing formation of academic/industry collaborations and partnerships to provide long-term economic benefits to New Jersey and beyond. We are home to several institutes, centers, and laboratories including the Clean Energy and Sustainability Analytics Center, the Microscopy and Microanalysis Research Laboratory, the New Jersey Center for Water Science and Technology, the PSEG Institute for Sustainability Studies, and the Sokol Institute for Pharmaceutical Life Sciences.

THE DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is approved by the American Chemical Society and offers BS and MS degrees in Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Pharmaceutical Biochemistry. The department is staffed by twenty faculty members dedicated to preparing our students for careers in industry, graduate, and professional studies. We strive to achieve this goal by providing students with an inclusive challenging learning environment and opportunities for engagement in innovative independent research. We have strong undergraduate and graduate research programs supported by internal and external faculty grants utilizing instrumentation and facilities that allow a variety of chemistry and biochemistry research areas.

THE UNIVERSITY

Montclair State University is a nationally recognized R2 research doctoral institution that empowers students, faculty, and researchers to rise above their own expectations. Building on a distinguished history dating back to 1908, the University today has 10 colleges and schools that serve 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students with more than 300 doctoral, master’s and baccalaureate programs. Situated on a beautiful, 252-acre suburban campus just 12 miles from New York City, Montclair State welcomes a diverse population of students, many of whom are first generation, and delivers the instructional and research resources of a large public university in a supportive and sophisticated academic environment.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Montclair State University is committed to establishing and maintaining a diverse campus community that is representative of the State of New Jersey through inclusive excellence and equal opportunity. Montclair State University's commitment to access and equity is designed to prepare each graduate to thrive as a global citizen.  As an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution we are working to support a campus-wide agenda to foster a community that both values and promotes the varied voices of our students, faculty, and staff. The University encourages candidates to apply who will contribute to the cultural tapestry of MSU and who value teaching a diverse student population, many of whom are first generation students. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

A Ph.D. in Chemistry, postdoctoral fellowship or other significant research experience, and a demonstrated commitment to teaching and working with undergraduate students.

SALARY RANGE       Commensurate with experience    

STARTING DATE      September 1, 2022

REQUIRED MATERIALS: 

·     Cover letter, curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, and representative publications,
      which can be uploaded during the application process.

·     3 letters of recommendation, which can be sent to:  chem-search@montclair.edu

APPLY BY:   The position is open until filled and application review begins immediately.

For full consideration, complete applications including letters of recommendation must be received by November 10, 2021.            

Company

Montclair State University

Montclair State University defines what it means to be a university with a public purpose — one that not only creates transformational opportunities for students, but also partners with communities to make a difference in the lives of others. 

Montclair invites students to imagine the world they want to live in and empowers them to develop the skills and knowledge to create it. As a solutions engine, we ask: How can we harness the power of 21,000 students and 1,800 professors to be a force for good in the world?

This distinctive approach continues to attract students, propelling Montclair to become New Jersey’s second largest institution of higher learning, and one of its most diverse. Under President Jonathan Koppell, the University enrolled the largest entering class in the University’s history two years in a row.

Founded in 1908, Montclair has grown big enough to offer more than 300 programs across 13 colleges and schools at all degree levels – and yet, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1, is still small enough for students to receive personalized attention from professors and staff who truly care. Students have numerous opportunities to conduct research with professors who are respected leaders in their fields.

More than 50% of Montclair’s students identify as underrepresented minorities. It is New Jersey’s largest Hispanic-Serving Institution, serving more Latinx students than any other university in the state.

Montclair’s highly diverse students thrive in the University’s supportive, welcoming environment. Their graduation rates outperform state and national benchmarks and predictions with U.S. News & World Report ranking Montclair as seventh among national universities in graduation rate performance in 2022. It is consistently recognized as one of the most inclusive and best value universities and ranked No. 21 in the country in social mobility.

Many of Montclair’s students are working and raising families, and the University offers flexible programs that give them the opportunity to learn in ways that work best for them, on campus or online, in real time or asynchronously.

Faculty include winners of a MacArthur fellowship, Fulbright grants and Emmy awards, and NSF, NEH and NIH grants, among many other distinctions. These highly respected researchers, scholars and creators are dedicated to student success, and they are always innovating to meet the needs of learners and of the state. Montclair has launched dozens of new degree and certificate programs, and offers more combined bachelor’s and master’s degree programs than any other university in New Jersey – empowering students to enter the workforce faster, with stronger skills and for less cost. 

Montclair’s mission is to elevate its students and partners, and in so doing, help make the world a better place. 

At Montclair State, our employees are among our most valuable assets.

When you work at Montclair State, you join a talented, diverse and inclusive community of employees who work together to support the educational mission of the University.

You are part of a leading institution of higher education in New Jersey. Our 11 colleges and schools serve 21,000 students on a beautiful 252-acrea, vibrant suburban campus just 12 miles from New York City.

Dedicated to providing employees with opportunities for professional achievement and development, we take pride in a dynamic workplace environment that respects all employees and encourages excellence.

As a Montclair State University employee, you enjoy access to:

  • Comprehensive health, dental and retirement benefits to discounted membership to the campus recreation center and tuition reimbursement
  • Policies, programs and services that support our commitment to affirmative action, equal opportunity employment, multicultural diversity and inclusion
  • A dynamic, sophisticated and diverse environment

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