EASTERN UNIVERSITY, a Christian university of the arts and sciences, invites applications for a full-time tenure track position in chemistry –

The Department of Chemistry at Eastern University is offering a full-time tenure track faculty position to begin August 2008.  A Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry is required.  Candidates need a strong interest in teaching and conducting research projects with undergraduates, and a desire to advance the mission of the university.  Teaching responsibilities include the year-long sequence of organic chemistry lecture and laboratories, advanced organic in alternate years, and an introductory organic/biochemistry course.

The Chemistry Department at Eastern offers degrees in B.S. Chemistry, B.S. Biochemistry and B.A. Chemistry-Business.  The organic chemistry courses support these majors as well as majors in biology, biological studies, environmental studies, pre-physical therapy, and both elementary and secondary education.  Instrumentation includes 300 MHz FT-NMR, FT-IR, GC-MS, HPLC, FPLC, AAS, SEM, and diode array UV-Vis.

Review of applications begins March 17 and will continue until the position is filled. Minority candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. Please send letter of application, CV, teaching philosophy, transcripts, and three letters of reference with attention to the appropriate search number to:

Eastern University
Office of Human Resources
Attn: Faculty Search #0812
1300 Eagle Rd.
St. Davids, PA 19087-3696

Eastern University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

In fulfilling its mission of "the whole Gospel for the whole world," Eastern is dedicated to preparing students for thoughtful lives of Christian faith and service. This multicultural community of Christian scholars embraces and promotes diversity among its faculty, students, staff and administration.  Located west of Philadelphia on a scenic, park-like campus, Eastern University is accessible to the educational and cultural resources of the major metropolitan centers of New York City, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.

The Eastern University community seeks faculty who:
• Understand and support the Eastern University Mission Statement (see www.eastern.edu)
• Are gifted teachers with a strong interest in student life
• Inspire students to follow Jesus Christ by modeling the integration of faith, life and learning
• Have the potential for making a significant contribution to their field of study
• Value collegiality, teamwork and service in a multicultural learning environment