The Department invites applications for an HHMI-funded tenure track Assistant Professorship in Chemistry/Biochemistry beginning August 2010. Required qualifications are a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline, evidence of potential for both teaching excellence and development of an externally-funded research program involving undergraduates, and mastery of written and spoken English. Proposed research should also reflect expertise with computational methods. Post-doctoral experience is preferred. Teaching responsibilities will include general chemistry and upper division courses from among analytical chemistry, biochemistry, or inorganic chemistry. Applicants should submit an application letter, CV, teaching philosophy statement (1 page), description of proposed research projects including how undergraduate participation can be incorporated (3 page maximum), non-routine equipment needs, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and three recommendation letters to Dr. Jeff D. Cronk at chemistryposition@gonzaga.edu. Send hardcopies to:  Dr. Jeff D. Cronk, Department of Chemistry, Gonzaga University, 502 E. Boone Ave. Spokane, WA  99258.  Review of completed applications will begin October 30^th and will continue until the position is filled.

Gonzaga University is a Jesuit, Catholic, humanistic institution, and is therefore interested in candidates who will contribute to its distinctive mission. Gonzaga University is an AA/EEO employer committed to diversity.