Description
The Department of Chemistry at Trinity University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in Analytical Chemistry beginning August 2025. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in chemistry (or related field) and postdoctoral research experience (or equivalent). Teaching responsibilities will include analytical chemistry courses and labs, general chemistry courses and labs, and courses in the University curriculum. This position carries the expectation of developing a sustainable research program involving undergraduate students in any field broadly related to analytical chemistry. Interdisciplinary research is welcome. This program will directly support the goal of experiential learning that is fundamental to the mission of the University. The successful applicants will have a demonstrated desire to be a teacher-scholar at a primary undergraduate institution. They will show a strong potential to contribute to teaching, research, engagement in the university and department, and a commitment to fostering diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging in the classroom, laboratory, and university community.
Trinity University (http://www.trinity.edu) is a secular, independent, selective, private primarily undergraduate institution founded in 1869. The university and department are committed to inclusive practices throughout our teaching and research activities, supporting experiential learning, and strengthening interdisciplinarity. We are located in the heart of San Antonio, a large, vibrant and diverse city where our students learn from and participate in a multicultural urban environment. Additional information can be found on the Resource Guide to Trinity & San Antonio.
The Department of Chemistry serves a wide range of chemistry-related majors, other STEM majors and pre-health professional students. We are committed to a teacher-scholar model with high quality education and active research programs with undergraduate students. Further information about our department is available at https://www.trinity.edu/academics/departments/chemistry. The Department of Chemistry is part of the D. R. Semmes School of Science that was recently endowed with a gift of $26 million to support students and faculty.
Both the Department of Chemistry and the University as a whole value and safeguard academic freedom for faculty members in their teaching and scholarship. Trinity is guided by a set of core values and is committed to implementing practices in pursuit of an inclusive campus for all students, faculty, and staff to feel welcomed and engaged in a community of learning.
How to Apply
All applicant will apply through the following Trinity University website: https://trinity.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Trinity_University/details/Assistant-Professor--Analytical-Chemistry_JR100833?jobFamilyGroup=d065843291d601021156859e24a40000
Initially, the search committee will review anonymized research, teaching and diversity statements. “Anonymized” materials, which remove any reference to candidate or advisor names, institution names, and journal names, increases inclusivity and facilitates evaluation on the basis of merit. For all anonymized statements, please do not include any names of researchers who performed the work, institutions where the work was performed, organizations that funded the work, or journals in which the work was published. An example of an anonymized statement is provided below. In addition to the anonymized statements, we also ask for a CV (including names of three references) and unofficial transcripts for use in our second round of review.
[File 1] Anonymized materials as a combined pdf, composed of the following:
Teaching Philosophy Statement (1 - 2 pages): Describe your motivation, experience, and approaches to teaching at a primarily undergraduate institution like Trinity University. The incorporation of examples from your prior teaching experiences and examples specific to how you would approach teaching analytical chemistry is highly encouraged.
Anonymized Statement of Future Research Plans (3 - 5 pages; figures encouraged): Describe your goals and vision for a sustainable research program with undergraduates. Please include at least one example of a summer undergraduate research project.
Anonymized Statement of Past Research Accomplishments (1 - 2 pages): Describe your scientific accomplishments to date. Please include a list of published, accepted, and submitted articles with only the article titles, number of authors, your place in the author list (e.g., 3rd of 7 authors), and your contributions to the study.
Anonymized Statement of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (1 - 2 pages): Please address the following questions in your statement: In what ways are diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging important to your future work as a faculty member? How do you feel you can contribute to DEIB in your future work as a faculty member? Feel free to use examples from your own trajectory in your answer.
[File 2] Non-anonymized materials as a combined pdf, composed of the following:
Curriculum Vitae (non-anonymized), including the names of three references.
Unofficial transcripts for undergraduate and graduate schools.
Please arrange to have three letters of reference sent directly to: chemistrysearch@trinity.edu.
Review of application will begin on October 1st, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.
Example of Anonymized Statement:
"As a postdoc I designed a new [assay, instrument or analytical technique] to [do something of high impact]. I used this to discover [important finding]. Reference: Applicant et al. (nth author of m) "Article title", 2023. Note: This statement omits any reference to the specific named fellowships, research advisors, university, applicant name, co-author name or journal titles.
Requirements
Ph.D. in chemistry or related field; postdoctoral or equivalent experience
