Wednesday, October 17, 2012

State University of New York at Oswego - Department of Chemistry

INSTITUTION: State University of New York at Oswego
DEPARTMENT:  Chemistry
POSITION: Assistant Professor, Analytical Chemistry
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Review Date:  Review of applications will begin November 1, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. 

Salary:  Commensurate with rank and experience.

Date of Appointment:  August 26, 2013

Description of Responsibilities: This faculty member is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in analytical chemistry, general chemistry, general education courses offered in chemistry, and specialty courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.  The candidate will be an active participant in the department’s senior capstone research course and other avenues of undergraduate and graduate research. 

Required Qualifications:  Ph.D in Chemistry required at time of appointment.  The candidate must have an active research program, the desire to sponsor candidates for the Master of Science chemistry degrees and a commitment to teaching students from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications:  Post-doctoral and/or previous teaching experience is desirable.

To Apply:  Submit a letter of application addressing qualifications, a copy of transcripts, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, and research proposals electronically to


Three confidential letters of recommendation should be emailed to chem@oswego.edu or sent via regular mail to Lawrence Fuller, Chairman, Department of Chemistry, 219 Snygg Hall, SUNY Oswego, Oswego, NY  13126.

Official transcripts are required prior to hiring.

Description of Department:  The Department of Chemistry is an ACS accredited program with an active undergraduate research program and a small master’s degree program.  The department maintains one of the highest graduation rates of ACS certified degrees in the SUNY system.  The department supports degrees in biochemistry, chemistry, environmental chemistry, geochemistry, and a minor in forensic science.  The department is well-equipped for teaching and research.  Construction on a new 250,000 square foot, $118 million science building is scheduled for completion in summer 2013.

Description of SUNY Oswego:  Founded in 1861, SUNY Oswego is a public comprehensive college located in Central New York on the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario, 45 minutes from Syracuse.  Named one of "Top Up-and-Coming Schools" in U.S. News America’s Best Colleges in 2010 and a "Best Northeastern College" by Princeton Review every year since the first edition in 2003, Oswego offers its 8300 undergraduate and graduate students preeminent academic programs in business, teacher education, and the arts and sciences. The College’s success is built on providing students outstanding educational experiences with attention to liberal arts and sciences foundations, practical applications, interdisciplinary approaches, independent scholarly and creative work, and skills for living in multicultural and global communities.  The emphasis on faculty-mentored student research is evidenced by Quest, a College-wide day spotlighting original student research, a Summer Scholars Program, which awards stipends to students engaged in independent research and creative work at the highest levels, and the Global Laboratory, a STEM based research abroad program at top-ranked universities around the world. SUNY Oswego is an unusually collegial and vibrant community and is in a time of wonderful opportunities with extensive facilities construction and renovation, a forward-looking strategic plan, and expanded outreach to regional, national, and international communities. 
Additional information about SUNY Oswego can be found at www.oswego.edu.

SUNY Oswego is committed to enhancing its diversity.  SUNY Oswego is an Affirmative Action Employer and encourages applications from professionals of color, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.  In accordance with INS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to work in the United States, per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Requests for reasonable accommodations of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Human Resources Office.

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