Assistant Professor of Chemistry (Tenure-Track)

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The Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics at Niagara University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of chemistry position, beginning August 2022. Niagara University is a private liberal arts institution sponsored by the Vincentian Community, located on the US-Canada border near Niagara Falls, NY. Candidates must have earned a doctoral degree in chemistry, or a closely related field, and demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service at the undergraduate level. The instructional focus must include analytical and instrumental chemistry however, candidates with broad interdisciplinary strengths in environmental, medicinal, and materials science are strongly desired. Prior undergraduate teaching experience is preferred as well as the willingness to instruct service courses to both major and non-major students. The selected individual will be expected to develop an innovative research program while incorporating undergraduates in that endeavor and contribute service activities at the departmental, college, and university levels. Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research agenda including instrumentation/budgetary needs, statement of teaching philosophy including inclusive pedagogy, and unofficial transcripts to Niagara University online through ApplicantPro. Arrange to have three letters of recommendation emailed directly to Dr. Christopher S. Stoj, Chairperson: Dept. of Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics (cstoj@niagara.edu) for full consideration. A review of applications will commence in early 2022 and continue until the position is filled.