Assistant Professor in Computational Chemistry

Job Title Assistant Professor in Computational Chemistry

Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications 

The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by October 1, 2024. Applications received after October 1, 2024 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

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The University of Rhode Island invites applications for a full-time, tenure track appointment for an Assistant Professor in Computational Chemistry beginning in the fall of 2025.

Basic Function:

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate chemistry courses; advise undergraduate and graduate students toward B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees; conduct independent and collaborative research with both undergraduate and graduate students; secure external funding to support independent research activities; author peer-reviewed publications with undergraduate and graduate student co-authors; and be active in service at the levels of the Department, College, and University.

Required Qualifications:

1) Ph.D. in chemistry or closely related field.

2) Postdoctoral and/or equivalent industrial experience.

3) Demonstrated record of scholarly achievement as evidenced by publications, presentations and/or awards.

4) Demonstrated potential for developing and sustaining an independent, externally funded research program in chemistry involving undergraduate and graduate students leading to peer-reviewed publications.

5) Demonstrated ability to become an effective teacher of chemistry at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

6) demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

7) Demonstrated proficiency in oral communication skills.

8) Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.

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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

Union Tenure Track

Status Academic Year, Full-time, Tenure-track, Permanent

End Date of Restriction or Limitation 

Department Chemistry

Contact(s) 

Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Email 

Campus Location Kingston

Grant Funded No

Extension Contingent on Funding Date 

Special Instructions to Applicants 

Please attach the following 4 (PDF) documents to your online Faculty Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter (not to exceed two pages as one complete pdf document).

(#2) Curriculum vitae (pdf document).

(#3) “Other document” to include: description of a proposed research program beginning with a one-page executive summary followed by a proposal of maximum length five pages; and a list of required capital equipment needed for startup, including cost estimates (all as one complete pdf document).

(#4) “Other document” – to include: statement of teaching philosophy and diversity statement (two pages or less each as one complete pdf document).

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NOTE: Please have three letters of recommendation sent by email. Please direct all letters of recommendation and inquiries to chemistry_search@etal.uri.edu

Position Number 107691

Posting Number F00422

Posting Date 08/21/2024

Closing Date 

Open Until Filled Yes

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/13824

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