Assistant Professor | Oregon State University - Military Veterans

Internal Job Number: P08311UF Description: The Department of Chemistry within the College of Science invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE ), 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position. Any hiring at the rank of Assistant Professor with indefinite tenure will be subject to a successful out-of-cycle tenure review process: https://facultyaffairs.oregonstate.edu/out-cycle-tenure-review-procedure . The incumbent in this position will develop an innovative research program in experimental organic chemistry, broadly defined, with expectations of positive impacts to the academy and to wider society in an area of strategic interest to OSU . This position is anticipated to be a major user of existing research infrastructure for which significant institutional investments have been made; for example, the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance ( NMR ) Spectroscopy, Mass Spectrometric (MS), and X-ray Diffraction ( XRD ) analytical facilities. World class laboratory space specifically designed for the purpose of conducting organic chemistry-related research is available within the Linus Pauling Science Center (a $60M facility that opened in 2010) to support this position. This position aligns with the major goals identified in the strategic plans of both OSU'S College of Science ( https://science.oregonstate.edu/strategic-plan-2022 ) and of the institution of Oregon State University itself ( https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/strategic-plan ), each of which includes strategic research investments in the areas of climate science and related solutions, clean energy technology and related solutions, robotics, and integrated health and biotechnology. This position will enhance existing collaborations between the Departments of Chemistry, Biochemistry & Biophysics, and Physics in the College of Science and strengthen valuable partnerships with the College of Pharmacy (Dept. of Pharmaceutical Sciences). The primary mission of the OSU Department of Chemistry is to provide a program of education in chemistry and to conduct research and scholarly activities. Educational programs encompass instruction at the undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral levels. Research-related activities strategically emphasize areas of chemistry important to human health, sustainable energy, and the environment. The Department offers Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in Chemistry and has a rapidly growing student body, including ~200 undergraduate majors and ~110 graduate students. The College of Science provides a core instructional role at OSU , supporting the ideals of learning, discovery, and engagement that are the foundation of a land-grant university. The College embraces instruction and research in disciplines ranging from the physical, chemical, mathematical, and statistical sciences to the life sciences that are based in unbiased inquiry and a dedication to discovery and innovation. The College of Science is an essential partner for three of the university's world-class research centers, namely the Linus Pauling Institute, the Hatfield Marine Science Center, and the Center for Quantitative Life Sciences. The College of Science is also committed to partnering with industry and public agencies to address some of the most compelling challenges of today and tomorrow. Oregon State University's commitment to student success includes hiring, retaining, and developing diverse faculty to mentor and educate our undergraduate and graduate students from entry through graduation. Our Strategic Plan articulates the strategies we believe critical to advancing and equalizing student success. OSU has an institution-wide commitment to diversity, inclusive excellence, and community. We actively engage in recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups. We strive to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus environment. OSU provides leadership opportunities for people interested in promoting and enhancing diversity, nurturing creativity, and building community. All employees are responsible for helping to maintain and enhance OSU's collaborative and inclusive community that strives for equity and equal opportunity. The College of Science is deeply committed to upholding the values of anti-racism, diversity, justice, and equity cornerstones of institutional and scientific excellence. Through our rich collection of people, ideas, and perspectives, we engage in a healthy, constructive dialogue to learn, inform our research, and make discoveries. Our Diversity Action Plan ( https://science.oregonstate.edu/diversity-plan ) informs our work to ensure all have equitable access to succeed in science, work to dismantle systems of oppression, embed equity in everything we do and create a climate of trust, understanding, and inclusion. Minimum Qualifications (Staff) / Guidelines (Faculty): Typically requires PhD or terminal degree (Masters for some Extension positions and MLS for Library positions), demonstrated ability to teach in a classroom Extension, or other setting, and develop a research program in the academic discipline/unit. Requirements : Ph.D. degree in Chemistry or an allied discipline. Demonstrable ability or significant potential to conduct high quality scientific research that will solve problems and support OSU's strategic plan,