IUPUI Department Chair

The Department of Chemistry & Chemical Biology (CCB) at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) is seeking applications for the position of Department Chair. The successful candidate is expected to have a record of excellence in conducting and directing an active and nationally recognized research program, as well as a strong commitment to academic leadership and high-quality teaching. Qualifications include a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry or a related field and a track record demonstrating significant research, funding, and teaching activities appropriate to this senior appointment. CCB offers academic programs leading to B.A., B.S. (ACS cert.), M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Chemistry; it also serves as home to the campus Forensic and Investigative Science program which offers B.S. and M.S. degrees. With recent hires of several young faculty and addition of new instrumentation to research labs, CCB is positioned well for a bright future. CCB has close ties with colleagues from the Schools of Science, Medicine, Dentistry and Engineering, offering a unique environment for diverse research themes in chemistry and chemical biology. Collaborations also exist between the department faculty and scientists in local industry including Eli Lilly & Co. and Dow AgroSciences.  A complete application must include: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, applicant’s statements on research plans, teaching philosophy and a description of leadership experience and vision for the department as well as the names of six individuals who may be contacted by the Search Committee as references.  Applications should be e-mailed in a single, merged pdf file to [email protected]. See http://chem.iupui.edu/about/open-positions for additional information. Review of applications will begin December 1st, 2015, and continue until the position is filled. Indiana University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status. This institution is also a provider of ADA services.