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Required Relevant Education & Experience:
Ph.D. in Chemistry or closely related area. ABD candidates will be considered.

About the Institution:
Indiana State University is a world-class center of higher education, located in Terre Haute, Indiana, and serving a multi-state region that stretches from Indianapolis to St. Louis, Chicago, Louisville, Cincinnati, and beyond. It has been recognized by the Princeton Review as among the best universities in the Midwest.

Indiana State is a beautiful, pedestrian-friendly campus located within walking distance of local shops, restaurants, and activities in Terre Haute's historic downtown district. Situated near the Indiana-Illinois border, the campus is about an hour's drive from Indianapolis and within a few hours of other major metropolitan areas.

Indiana State, one of the most diverse campuses in Indiana, is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff representing most U.S. states and many countries around the world. There are more than 260 student-run organizations offering activities and entertainment throughout the year, along with 15 NCAA Division I athletic teams, a first-rate student recreation center with numerous classes and recreational sports programs, and a Performing Arts Series and University Speakers Series that bring national touring productions and speakers to campus. Indiana State is a place of belonging where students, faculty, and staff learn and thrive together.

Indiana State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, political views or activity, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including recruiting, hiring, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and applicable apprenticeships.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability, you may contact us at isu-humanresources@indstate.edu

Position Details:
The Department of Chemistry and Physics at Indiana State University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in analytical chemistry at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 2024.

A Ph.D. in chemistry or closely related area is required and postdoctoral experience is preferred. ABD candidates will also be considered. The successful candidate will have a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching in both introductory and advanced courses. The successful candidate will also develop a robust, externally funded research program involving undergraduate students.

A competitive start-up package is offered.

Please visit http://www.indstate.edu/chem_phys/ for further information about the Department, including facilities and instrumentation.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, a full curriculum vitae, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a statement of research plans, including undergraduate student participation and any specialized equipment needs, online at https://jobs.indstate.edu/postings/44543. Applicants should also arrange to have three confidential letters of recommendation uploaded by their letter-writers. Please note that the references you provide on your application will receive a notification request for a recommendation letter immediately upon submission of the application.

Any other correspondence should be directed by e-mail to the search committee chair, Prof. Fan Zuo (Fan.Zuo@indstate.edu).

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. Submit application materials online at https://jobs.indstate.edu/postings/44543.

Indiana State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring people with many varied backgrounds, identities, and characteristics to join our institution; additionally, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. View our stance on equal opportunity employment at https://www.indstate.edu/policy-library/equal-opportunity-and-affirmative-action-policy.

Diversity Upgrade: Yes

Job Summary:
The successful candidate will have a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching in both introductory and advanced courses. The successful candidate will also develop a robust, externally funded research program involving undergraduate students.