Tenure Track Position for Biochemistry/Bioanalytical Chemistry

Posted Tuesday, September 3, 2024

The Department of Chemistry at the Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, VA, invites applications to fill a tenure-track appointment in the field of Biochemistry/Bioanalytical chemistry at the rank of Assistant Professor (applications for Associate Professor or Full Professor, may also be considered) starting August 1, 2025. A Ph.D. in Chemistry, or a closely related discipline is required, and post-doctoral experience is preferred. Applicants must have a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching. Primary teaching responsibilities will be general chemistry and courses in their subject area. The new faculty member will develop an undergraduate research program in their field. Startup funds will accompany research laboratory space in our fully renovated (2013) facility. 

The VMI Chemistry Department has seven tenure-track professors and two technicians, offers the ACS-approved degree in chemistry, and is well-equipped with modern instrumentation (e.g. Rigaku Mini single crystal XRD, DSC, new (2017) 400 MHz NMR, RRDE setup, eQCM, GC/MS, drybox, CE system, UV/Vis and fluorescence plate readers). 

Virginia Military Institute is a state-supported four-year undergraduate military college of liberal arts, engineering, and the sciences. It is located in the southern Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Lexington, population 7,000, is also home to Washington and Lee University and offers a stimulating cultural atmosphere in a pleasant, rural setting. Faculty wear uniforms but no prior military service is required. The VMI Chemistry Department invites you to explore our website for additional information: www.vmi.edu/chem.

Required application materials include: cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy that includes the use of technology in the classroom and instrumentation in the lab, research plans that include undergraduates, and letters from three references. The reference letters and inquiries are to be sent to Dr. Stan Smith at smithsq@vmi.edu.

Apply online at:  Tenure Track Position for Biochemistry/Bioanalytical Chemistry-Department of Chemistry-Job application

We are currently accepting applications. The application portal will close on September 27, 2024, and review will begin immediately thereafter.

In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, VMI encourages women, minorities, disabled individuals and veterans to apply. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, VMI alum, other national service alumni are also encouraged to apply

Contact:
Human Resources
hroffice@vmi.edu
540-464-7322