Employment Opportunities

Faculty Position - Organic or Organometallic Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Auburn University invites applications for a tenure-track, nine-month position in either organic or organometallic chemistry at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor. Auburn University is one of the nation's premier land, sea, and space grant institutions. Auburn is an institution that is both highly research-active and committed to maintaining teaching excellence. In the 2012 edition of the U.S. News and World Report ratings of undergraduate programs, it was ranked 36th among public universities. Its 2011 enrollment of over 25,400 students includes approximately 20,400 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students. There are 1,196 faculty members distributed across nine Colleges and three Schools, with degrees offered in more than 200 academic programs.  

The successful candidate is expected to develop a vigorous, externally funded research program. Duties will also include teaching organic chemistry at the undergraduate level and either organic or organometallic chemistry at the graduate level. A Ph.D. in chemistry or a related field and at least one year of postdoctoral experience are required. The candidate selected for this position must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States on the date the appointment is scheduled to begin (August 2013) and must be able to continue working legally for the proposed term of employment. Excellent communication skills are required. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a detailed statement of research plans, a two-page statement of teaching philosophy, and have three letters of reference sent electronically to  organicsearch@auburn.edu or by mail to Organic Chemistry Search Committee, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Auburn University, AL 36849-5312. For more information about the College Sciences and Mathematics and the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, please refer to our website: http://www.auburn.edu/chemistry. The review of applications will begin October 15, 2012 and continue until the position is filled. Auburn University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Auburn University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.