Associate Professor - Chemistry

Lubbock

29354BR

Chemistry

Position Description

Contributes to the university's mission through teaching, research and service, some variation by academic unit.

Major/Essential Functions

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at Texas Tech University invites open applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. This position will be in the area of Analytical chemistry, broadly defined. Successful candidates for this position will be part of a major expansion of the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, which is among the top academic units at Texas Tech in terms of research funding, publications and graduate education.

The successful candidate is expected to develop an independent, well-funded research program and have a commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. A Ph.D. in chemistry or a related field is required, with postdoctoral experience preferred. Service duties include program-building, as well as commitment to extra-curricular activities. Service to the department, college, university, and community is expected.

Located in Lubbock, Texas, Texas Tech University is a state-supported National Research University Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) with a Carnegie R1: Highest Research Activity classification. It has an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, and is one of the major multidisciplinary universities in the Southwest. The Lubbock metropolitan area is home to more than 250,000 people and features sunny weather and affordable housing.

Organization

Texas Tech University

Required Qualifications

Academic degree as defined by the academic unit and as appropriate for the position held. Demonstrated record of effectiveness as a teacher, a record of peer reviewed publication and/or peer-reviewed creative activity which has contributed to the discipline or field of study, to the candidate's intellectual and artistic development, and to the quality of the academic enterprise; a record of professional service appropriate to the discipline; promise of growth in teaching and research or artistic and creative activity.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in a related field. Post Doctoral experience.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

All qualified candidates are invited to apply. Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, statement of future research interest, and three (3) professional letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation should be mailed to: Faculty Search Committee, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Texas Tech University, Box 41061, Lubbock, TX 79409-1061 (or email to chemistry@ttu.edu). Evaluation of applications will begin on September 30, 2022, and continue until the position is filled.

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Research Statement, Resume / CV, Teaching Philosophy

Optional Attachments

Recommendation/Referral, Other Documents Supporting Qualifications

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

None

Shift

Day

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Associate Professor

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Salary Grade

800