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University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Assistant Professor of Chemistry

University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, Maryland, United States, 21853

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Overview

The Department of Natural Sciences (DNS) at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track assistant professor specializing in bioorganic chemistry. We seek candidates who will support a diverse student population and prepare students broadly for futures in industry, government, and graduate and professional schools. Teaching responsibilities supporting our ACS-certified chemistry program include organic chemistry and biochemistry and courses in the candidate’s specific areas of expertise. Candidates who will create a strong, collaborative research program that complements and strengthens DNS research activity in the chemistry-biology-environment nexus with expertise in metabolomics and proteomics are particularly encouraged to apply. Strong opportunities exist to collaborate in the pharmaceutical sciences, animal and plant sciences, and marine sciences with a cadre of recently-hired new scientists across UMES. DNS houses the biology, chemistry, biochemistry, and environmental science undergraduate programs and graduate programs in chemistry, marine-estuarine and environmental sciences, and toxicology creating an outstanding collaborative environment. Responsibilities

Teaching responsibilities supporting our ACS-certified chemistry program include organic chemistry and biochemistry and courses in the candidate’s specific areas of expertise. The successful candidate will contribute to student learning and mentor students from diverse backgrounds. The position supports a strong, collaborative research program that complements DNS research activity in the chemistry-biology-environment nexus with expertise in metabolomics and proteomics. Qualifications

Required qualifications include a PhD in Chemistry or related field from an accredited institution. Experience teaching and/or mentoring undergraduates, implementing research projects bridging organic and biochemistry, and a record of scholarly activity are preferred.

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