Faculty Position Available - Gonzaga University

One-Year Non-tenure Track Position

Assistant Professor, Chemistry

About Gonzaga: Gonzaga University is a private, four-year comprehensive university. Gonzaga's educational philosophy is based on the 450-year-old Ignatian model that aims to educate the whole person -- mind, body and spirit -- through the integration of science and art, faith and reason, action and contemplation. At Gonzaga, "cura personalis," or care for the individual, is our guiding theme.

Gonzaga enrolls about 5,400 students in 92 undergraduate and 21 graduate programs. Located in Spokane, Washington, Gonzaga's campus is situated on 108 acres along the beautiful Spokane River, within a 10-minute walk of downtown Spokane. Spokane enjoys a population of 190,000 within city limits, and more than 400,000 in the greater Spokane area.

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 and educator committed to diversity.

About Gonzaga’s Chemistry Department: The Chemistry Department has 9 tenure-track appointments, 1 non-tenure-track permanent position, and a freshmen chemistry lab coordinator. In addition, the Chemistry Department has support from two technical (stockroom) personnel and a secretary shared with the Biology Department.

Gonzaga has a strong science program directed entirely at undergraduate students. The Chemistry Department typically graduates 8-12 majors per year, most of whom complete the ACS accredited BS program (which includes a biochemistry track). Information about equipment and facilities can be seen on the “facilities” link from the Chemistry home page: http://www.gonzaga.edu/chemistry. Additional information about the Department and the University is also available on the website.

Job Description:

GONZAGAUNIVERSITY invites applications for a one year, non-tenure track position beginning August 2007 pending funding. Teaching responsibilities will include general chemistry lecture and laboratory. A Ph. D. degree in chemistry or biochemistry is required. Applicants should submit an application letter, curriculum vitae, and two letters of recommendation to: smieja@gonzaga.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and 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 and educator committed to diversity.

Starting date: August 26, 2008 (new faculty conference)
September 2, 2008 (classes begin)

Salary: Salaries at Gonzaga are competitive, and are established by reference to departmental averages for comparable institutions that submit data to the College and University Personnel Association.

Contact person for questions:
            Dr. Joanne Smieja, Search Committee Chair
            smieja@gonzaga.edu
            (509) 313-6630

Hardcopies, if any, can be sent to:
            Dr. Joanne Smieja, Search Committee Chair
            Department of Chemistry
            Gonzaga University
            Spokane, WA 99258

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