"Assistant Professor, Organic Chemistry"

Job Details

Position Information

Posting Number 20250002FAC

Job Title Assistant Professor, Organic Chemistry

Number of Vacancies 1

About Murray State 

Murray State blends educational opportunities found at research institutions with collaborative interactions among students, faculty and staff found at smaller universities. Students receive personalized attention from supportive faculty and staff as the University offers a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Murray State University places our highest priority on student learning and excellent teaching, blending the range of educational opportunities often experienced at research institutions with the nurturing student-teacher interactions usually found at smaller universities.

Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.

About Murray State Benefits 

Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employment/Diversity Information 

Murray State embraces diversity in the workplace and values attracting, developing and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. The University endeavors to create and promote a culturally diverse community to be accepting of and sensitive to diversity in its many varied forms. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State University is an equal education and employment opportunity, M/F/D, AA employer.

Type of Employment Regular Full-Time

If Part Time, Enter Hours Per Week 

Work Location Murray, KY

Employment Term Academic Year

Position Type Faculty (Tenure-Track)

Department Chemistry

Anticipated Start Date August 2025

Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities 

The successful applicant will be expected to teach a 3/2 course load including foundational organic chemistry courses, teaching laboratory courses, and advanced courses in their sub-discipline and other areas as needed to both undergraduate and graduate (Masters) students. The faculty candidate will be expected to establish a viable research program, supported by external funding, and supervise/train student researchers at both the undergraduate and graduate (Masters) levels. The faculty candidate will also be expected to participate in service activities at the department, collegiate, and university level as needed. The candidate hired for this position will be assigned laboratory and office space appropriate to their teaching and research needs.

Minimum Education Requirements 

Ph.D. in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or related field. ABDs with a documented plan of completion by appointment date will be considered.

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements 

Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications 

One year of experience as an instructor or teaching assistant in organic chemistry in a university setting is preferred but not required.

Physical Demands 

Work Hours 

Annual Salary 

Pay Plan Faculty II

Posting Details

Posting Date 07/31/2024

Closing Date 10/15/2024

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants 

Along with the application, the following items must be included:

Letter of application

Curriculum Vita

Copies of undergraduate and graduate academic transcripts

Statement of Teaching Philosophy (maximum 2 pages)

Proposed Research plan including equipment needs and an approximate budget (maximum 5 pages) (Please submit under “Statement of Research Interest”)

The candidate will submit a diversity and inclusion statement that describes how they would create a supportive and inclusive environment for students of all backgrounds. (Please submit under “Other Document”)

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Briefly describe your previous relevant experience.

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae

Statement of Research Interest

Copies of Transcripts

Teaching Philosophy

Other Document

Optional Documents

Other Document 2

Other Document 3