Assistant Professor Analytical Chemistry

About the Position

WWU invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in analytical chemistry beginning Fall quarter, .

The Chemistry Department and the College of Sciences and Engineering support Western’s mission, which states that together with our students, staff, and faculty, we are committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement.

We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with the ability to be sensitive to and inclusive of students with marginalized identities and backgrounds.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach analytical chemistry (i.e. quantitative analysis) and instrumental analysis, as well as general chemistry and appropriate special topics courses.

The person will also be expected to fulfill working, teaching, and mentoring responsibilities in ways that provide equitable and inclusive environments for all students, faculty, and staff.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an active research program involving undergraduate and M.S. students.

Required Qualifications

• An earned Ph.D. at time of application or ABD at time of application in analytical chemistry or related field from an accredited institution is required (If ABD, all degree requirements must be complete by June 15th of the first year of employment).
• Record of high-quality scholarship in the chemical sciences.
• Record of or potential for high quality and inclusive undergraduate teaching.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse students and colleagues, including a demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivating learning environments that are equitable and inclusive of students with diverse social identities and backgrounds.
• Commitment to establishing a vigorous research program involving undergraduate and M.S. students. The focus of an individual's research specialization is open to all relevant areas of analytical chemistry (broadly defined).

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-doctoral research experience.
• Industrial experience in analytical chemistry.
• Ability to initiate or participate in cross-disciplinary collaborations.

Conditions of EmploymentAll employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.

Salary

The starting salary range for assistant professor appointment, tenure-track is generally between $75,-$80,, with placement within the position’s salary range being based on qualifications and professional experience.

The entire salary range for the assistant professor position is $75,-$85,, with the upper end of the salary range typically being achieved through collectively bargained salary adjustments.

Relocation assistance may be available per University guidelines. Salary and start-up funds are to be determined upon being offered the position.

Benefits Information. A complete application should include :

• Application Letter : a letter of application that addresses how you meet the qualifications for the position, your ability and commitment to fulfill the position responsibilities, and your availability to start as of September 16, .
• Diversity Statement (max 2 pages) : a separate statement of demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion in teaching, scholarship and / or service describing past experience, contributions to diversity and inclusion efforts, the impact on students, faculty, staff and / or your field and a description of how you will demonstrate a commitment in these areas in teaching, research, and / or service at WWU.
• Teaching Statement (max 2 pages) : a separate statement of your teaching experience and / or interests, and plans for teaching introductory and advanced courses.

Include a summary of teaching evaluations, if applicable.

• Research Statement (max 4 pages, not including references) : a separate detailed statement of your research interests, projects, and plans for student involvement.
• Vita : a full curriculum vitae.
• References : the names and contact information for at least three professional references. Please do not send letters of recommendation;

these will only be required for semi-finalists, and will be automatically requested from the provided references via Western’s PageUp electronic application system.

Undergraduate & Graduate Transcripts : unofficial copies of transcripts are acceptable for initial application review.

Closing Date Notes

Review of applications begins October 1, ; position open until filled. Inquiries about the position may be addressed to the search committee co-chair, Prof. Steven Emory, at .