Assistant Professor Chemistry and Biochemistry
Texas State University

Position Title:

Assistant Professor Chemistry and Biochemistry

Job Posting Number:

2025009TTL

Job Location:

San Marcos

Department:

Chemistry and Biochemistry

Position Description:

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Texas State University seeks an Assistant Professor in Biochemistry or Chemistry to support a new doctoral program in Integrated Molecular and Biophysical Chemistry (IMBC). In addition to this new PhD program that focuses on training students for careers in industry and includes a strong commercialization component, the Department also offers terminal MS programs in Biochemistry and Chemistry as well as ACS-certified BS degrees in Chemistry and Biochemistry.

The successful candidate will be expected to establish an externally funded, nationally recognized research program. The candidate must also be dedicated to teaching and mentoring students at the graduate and undergraduate levels. The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary, startup package, and laboratory space with access to shared common-use equipment within the Department.

This position is subject to the availability of funds.

Required Qualifications:

• An earned doctorate in biochemistry, chemistry, structural biology, or a related field is required.
• Relevant postdoctoral, industrial, or equivalent research experience.
• A strong publication record.
• Potential to establish an externally funded, nationally recognized research program.
• Ability to integrate teaching and research efforts with the newly launched Integrated Molecular and Biophysical Chemistry PhD program at Texas State.
• Ability to mentor PhD and MS graduate students as well as undergraduate chemistry and biochemistry research students.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Research in structural biology, biophysics, or related areas.
• Relevant industry and/or commercialization experience.

Application Procedures:

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/49659
To ensure full consideration please submit the following by October 21, 2024, However, we shall continue to accept applications until the position is filled:

• A cover letter summarizing relevant experience, research area, and integration with the IMBC and the department.
• Curriculum Vitae
• A description of research plans, including any major equipment or resource needs (up to 5 pages)
• Description of teaching interests and experience and your approach to teaching at Texas State University (1 page max)
• A description of mentoring experience and plans to contribute to the training of IMBC PhD students, MS student and undergraduate research students (1 page max)
• Unofficial transcripts from undergraduate and graduate degrees (all in one document)

The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.Proposed Start Date:

Fall 2025

Posting Date:

09/25/2024

Review Date:

10/21/2024

Open Until Filled?:

Yes

EEO/AA Statement:

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative from Talent Acquisition will respond to you as soon as possible.

Record Checks and Verifications:

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verification including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verification, reference checks, and employment eligibility verification.

Eligibility for Employment:

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Why Work at Texas State?:

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

Quick Link:

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/49659

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