Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Colby College in Waterville, Maine

Job Description:

Inorganic Chemistry - Department of Chemistry. The Department of Chemistry at Colby College invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in Experimental Inorganic Chemistry to begin September 1, 2025. We welcome applications from chemists in all fields related to inorganic chemistry, including candidates with expertise in materials science or other applied inorganic chemistry. Candidates must have graduate coursework in inorganic chemistry, have earned their Ph.D. by the position start date, and demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate education and to building an active research program involving undergraduate students. Teaching responsibilities will include courses and laboratories in General Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry, and advanced courses in the candidate's area(s) of specialization. Research is supported with a competitive startup package, along with excellent instrumentation and computational resources. For more information about this position, please see: https://web.colby.edu/inorgchem/.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit a letter of application that describes their interest in, and qualifications for, this position. Applicants must also submit a current curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, a statement of teaching philosophy that demonstrates a commitment to equitable and inclusive teaching, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, three confidential letters of recommendation, a sample of current scholarship (e.g., a recent publication or manuscript), and a summary of teaching evaluations (if available) as PDFs to: http://apply.interfolio.com/150961. Colby is committed to supporting a diverse community of scholars. In their application materials, candidates should please address how their personal experiences and professional plans support Colby's commitment to diversity and inclusion. Application review will begin September 15, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be directed to InorgChem@colby.edu.

Colby is a private, coeducational liberal arts college that admits students and makes personnel decisions on the basis of the individual's qualifications to contribute to Colby's educational objectives and institutional needs. The principle of not discriminating on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, caste, national or ethnic origin, marital status, genetic information, political beliefs, veteran or military status, parental status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, physical or mental disability unrelated to the job or course of study requirements is consistent with the mission of a liberal arts college and the law.