The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Texas State University - San Marcos seeks to fill a tenure track position at the assistant/associate professor level in the area of materials chemistry with emphasis in nanomaterials to begin in the Fall of 2008. A doctoral degree in chemistry or related subject area with research and educational expertise in materials chemistry is required. The candidate will be expected to establish an active externally funded research program at Texas State in an area complementary to the current research programs of faculty in the department. The successful candidate will have undergraduate and graduate teaching responsibilities, including development of materials chemistry courses in support of plans for a Ph.D. program in materials science. Applicants are requested to submit a CV, a summary of research plans, a short description of teaching philosophy, unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to Dr. Gary W. Beall, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Texas State University-San Marcos, 601 University Dr., San Marcos, TX 78666.  Review of applications will begin October 1, 2007, and will continue until the position is filled. Texas State University- San Marcos is an equal opportunity employer; women, underrepresented minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

 

Texas State University - San Marcos is located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor in the edge of the hill country and is the largest campus in the Texas State System with more than 27,000 students. The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry currently has 16 faculty, 30 Masters students, and 300 majors who are strongly encouraged to participate in research. For more information please contact Gary Beall at gb11@txstate.edu or visit http://www.txstate.edu/chemistry/.