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Posting Number:
FAC00107PO24
Advertised Title:
Assistant Professor - Inorganic Chemistry
Campus:
Columbia
College/Division:
College of Arts and Sciences
Department:
CAS Chemistry and Biochemistry
Advertised Salary Range:
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Part/Full Time:
Full Time
Hours per Week:
40
Position Category:
Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis :
9 months
Work County:
Richland
Tenure Information:
Tenure-Track/Tenured
Job Search Category:
Faculty
About University of South Carolina:
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Inclusive Excellence Statement:
At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.
Advertised Job Summary:
The faculty of The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry (www.sc.edu/chemistry), in the College of Arts and Sciences, at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for a 9-month, full time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Inorganic Chemistry to begin on August 16, 2025.
We are seeking exceptional applicants with a strong research background in inorganic chemistry and/or materials science to join our department. The successful candidate is expected to establish a vigorous, internationally recognized, externally funded research program expanding the research mission of the department in new areas of inorganic chemistry, broadly defined. Candidates will teach core courses in chemistry at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Required Education and Experience:
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in chemistry or closely related field by the start date of employment.
Desired Start Date:
08/16/2025
Job Open Date:
06/21/2024
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant:
Applications must be submitted through the University’s online employment system, “USCJobs”, at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Applications must include: (1) a cover letter indicating the area of expertise, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) research plans (5-6 pages), (4) a statement of teaching interests, and (5) the contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. For questions, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Natalia Shustova (shustova@sc.edu).
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
Quicklink for Posting:
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/170087
EEO Statement:
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Location: Columbia, SC
Posted: Aug. 25, 2024, 4:39 a.m.
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