Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity

Assistant Professor, Physical Chemistry

Department of Chemistry

Fisher College of Science and Mathematics

FCSM-N-2324

Applicants are invited for a tenure-track position starting Fall 2010 with primary teaching responsibility in physical and general chemistry.  Ph.D. in physical chemistry required; post-doctoral experience desirable. Applicants should (a) possess a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, (b) develop an active research program in either theoretical or experimental physical chemistry involving undergraduate students, and (c) pursue external funding.  This position is contingent on the availability of funds at the time of hire.

The Chemistry Department is ACS accredited and enrolls about 320 undergraduates in Chemistry, Forensic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry and Chemistry Secondary Education and 40 graduate students in the Masters in Forensic Science.  It supports the undergraduate and graduate Environmental Science and undergraduate Biochemistry/Molecular Biology/Bioinformatics programs. Further information can be found at www.towson.edu/chemistry. 

Towson University

Founded in 1866, today Towson University is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top public universities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.  Towson is nationally recognized for its programs in the liberal arts and sciences, business, education, communications, health sciences, and the fine and performing arts.  The University places a strong emphasis on service learning and civic engagement through such activities as internships, practica, clinical placements, course assignments and student events.  As the Baltimore area’s largest university and Maryland’s Metropolitan University, Towson articulates its research and scholarship mission through partnerships that link the University to the economic, educational and cultural life of the state of Maryland and the mid-Atlantic region. Towson enrolls approximately 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students in 63 undergraduate majors, 39 master’s programs and four doctoral programs. Located on a rolling 328 acres, the striking campus is eight miles north of downtown Baltimore and 45 miles from Washington, D.C.  The campus and its surrounding cities provide an excellent environment for teaching and supporting the academic pursuits of the 780 full-time faculty who work here.

Application Process

Applicants should submit curriculum vitae, copies of academic transcripts from all institutions attended, statement on research interests, one-page statement on teaching philosophy, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to: 

Dr. Lev Ryzhkov

Physical Chemist Search Committee

Department of Chemistry

Towson University

8000 York Road

Towson, MD 21252

lryzhkov@towson.edu

Electronic submission of application materials is encouraged.  Review of applications will begin on November 30, 2009 and continue until position filled.  This position is contingent on funds being available at the time of hire.

Upon submitting your Curriculum Vitae to indicate your interest in this position, please be sure to visit http://www.towson.edu/odeo/applicantdata.asp to complete a voluntary on-line applicant data form.  The information you provide will inform the university's affirmative action plan and is for statistical purposes only and shall not be used to illegally discriminate for or against anyone. 

Towson University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.