LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY, DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
AND BIOCHEMISTRY ­ TWO TENURE TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITIONS

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Loyola Marymount University invites applications for two tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2016.  One position seeks to hire a candidate with an Organic Chemistry background. The second position seeks to hire a candidate with strong evidence of biochemistry training. Both positions seek candidates who are capable of conducting multi-disciplinary research with undergraduate research students. A PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, or closely related field is required. In addition to excellent teaching, the successful candidates are expected to establish active research programs that will include undergraduate students, exposing them to current chemistry and biochemistry research techniques.

Organic Chemistry Position: The successful candidate is expected to teach Organic Chemistry lecture and laboratory courses, upper divisional electives within the candidate’s area of expertise, and any other courses to fill departmental needs. Complete applications must include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy within an institution such as LMU, a description of proposed research projects, and three letters of recommendation. If you have prior relevant teaching experience you are encouraged to include student and/or peer evaluation information. Apply online at https://jobs.lmu.edu. Letters of recommendation should be emailed to Dr. Jeremy McCallum, chair of the Organic Chemistry search committee, care of Laura Eklund at [email protected]. Please address questions to Dr. Jeremy McCallum at [email protected] or (310) 338-1785. Review of completed applications will begin October 1, 2015 and continue until the position is filled.

Biochemistry Position: The successful candidate is expected to teach Biochemistry lecture and laboratory courses, upper divisional electives within the candidate’s area of expertise, and any other courses to fill departmental needs. Complete applications must include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy within an institution such as LMU, a description of proposed research projects, and three letters of recommendation. If you have prior relevant teaching experience you are encouraged to include student and/or peer evaluation information. Apply online at https://jobs.lmu.edu. Letters of recommendation should be emailed to Dr. David Moffet, chair of the Biochemistry search committee, care of Laura Eklund at [email protected]. Please address questions to Dr. David Moffet at [email protected] or (310) 338-4400. Review of completed applications will begin October 1, 2015 and continue until the position is filled.

To learn more about LMU and the Department, visit www.lmu.edu and http://cse.lmu.edu/department/chemistry. Loyola Marymount, a comprehensive university in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks professionally outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to academic excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity institution actively working to promote an intercultural learning community. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants should be able to teach to a diverse student body.