The Department of Physical Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in inorganic chemistry at the Assistant Professor level commencing August 2013. A Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry is preferred, ABD will be considered with conferral of Ph.D. by 8/16/13. One year of college level teaching experience or equivalent (e.g., teaching assistantships), a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching, and a successful interview that will include a demonstration of teaching ability are required. The teaching responsibilities will include inorganic and general chemistry with other classes as needed. The teaching load consists of twenty-four contact hours per academic year. The successful candidate is also expected to develop an active research program that involves undergraduate students. Information about Kutztown University’s ACS approved chemistry program can be found at the websitehttp://www.kutztown.edu/acad/chem.

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania enrolls approximately 10,000 students in graduate and undergraduate programs. The University is located in the borough of Kutztown in a charming rural setting, and is within 20 minutes driving time of the diverse metropolitan areas Allentown/Bethlehem and Reading, and within 60 minutes of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.

Applicants must submit (hard copy, NO electronic submissions will be accepted), a letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts, a brief statement of teaching philosophy including experience with diverse populations, plans for undergraduate research, and three current letters of recommendations to Chair  of Inorganic Chemistry Search, Department of Physical Sciences, PO Box 730, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, Kutztown, PA 19530. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2013, and continue until the position is filled.

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and actively solicits applications from women and minority candidates.  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a member of the State System of Higher Education. All applicants for employment are subject to a criminal background check.