Posted: 24-Jul-23

Location: Northampton, Massachusetts

Type: Tenure-track

Salary: Competitive

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Internal Number: P-001840

The Department of Chemistry at Smith College invites applications for a tenure-track, full-time position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, to begin July 1, 2024. We welcome candidates who have research interests at the intersection of biochemistry and physical chemistry, but we will consider any candidate with exceptional qualifications in any chemistry subfield.  The successful candidate will contribute to our shared teaching in General Chemistry and will teach upper level courses aligning with their area of expertise, which may include biochemistry core courses within our Biochemistry Program.  Our Biochemistry program is administered jointly with the Department of Biological Sciences. A Ph.D. in Chemistry or Biochemistry is expected by the time of appointment; additional relevant experience may include postdoctoral research or college-level teaching. Diversity and a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff, faculty, and administration are crucial to the mission and values of Smith College. Women, historically underrepresented minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

We seek a colleague to engage in developing and maintaining a dynamic curriculum that is responsive to the evolving needs of Smith’s diverse and talented student body. The Department of Chemistry (https://www.smith.edu/academics/chemistry ) and the Program in Biochemistry (https://www.smith.edu/academics/biochemistry ) have state-of-the-art facilities and instrumentation, and our faculty are dedicated to active research programs with undergraduate students. The successful candidate is expected to establish an active research program with robust undergraduate student participation.

Located in the vibrant community of Northampton, MA, Smith College is the largest women’s college in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. The Five College Consortium, comprising Smith, Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges and the University of Massachusetts, Amherst provides a rich intellectual and cultural life and broad collegial opportunities.

Submit application at http://apply.interfolio.com/128620 with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, diversity/inclusion statement , statement of teaching philosophy, description of research plans, graduate and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial copies are fine), and three confidential letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin on September 11, 2023. 

As set forth in our mission and values , Smith College is committed to promoting a culture of  equity and inclusion among students, staff, faculty, and administration and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion,  sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy,  genetic information, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability.

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