Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field - Assistant Professor
The Chemistry Department at the University of Wisconsin-Stout is dedicated to providing the highest-quality educational opportunities in an applied, collaborative learning environment. We seek the best and the brightest applicants for a tenure track position in Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin January 2010. The successful candidate will work with clusters of educators from diverse disciplines and backgrounds. Our small and student-focused teams foster innovation and creativity in developing technologies and learning opportunities for our students. As a school whose mission is to meet societal need (http://www.uwstout.edu/geninfo/mission.shtml), we seek candidates with expertise addressing problems in environmental sustainability, energy independence, food security, and human health using techniques from physical chemistry, materials science, polymer chemistry, or related fields.
Qualifications for this position includes a Ph.D. in chemistry with strength in materials science or a Ph.D. in materials science or related field with strength in chemistry earned by January 2010. The ability to become an outstanding educator is considered a necessity and industrial experience, post-doctoral or similar experience is considered an asset. Science faculty at UW-Stout are expected to include students in their academic responsibilities. We have found that integrating research and service activities into the classroom enriches the student experience. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to develop new courses to meet the burgeoning need in the Applied Science program. Creativity in course development is encouraged, including paired courses that cross disciplinary boundaries and course offerings that share technological advances and societal responsibilities with non-majors. Successful applicants will be expected to engage in the following activities:
- Teaching. UW-Stout science faculty teach using appropriate technology.Faculty provide learning activities that result in highly engaged students who are knowledgeable, skilled, and well prepared for their careers or further schooling in the sciences.
- Scholarship. Faculty pursue applied and fundamental research that provides learning opportunities for students. Pursuing research goals with classroom students as well as students in a traditional research group is encouraged, as are connections with industry.
- Service. Faculty make high-impact intellectual contributions to the broader civic, university, industrial, and scientific communities. Pursuing service goals with classroom students is encouraged.
- Collaboration. Faculty collaborate with others to build stronger programs in the sciences. Collaborations across disciplines and beyond university boundaries are encouraged.
- Continued Professional Development. Faculty seek, attend, and implement changes from training opportunities that improve their professional excellence.
- Dissemination. Faculty share the results of their professional activities with audiences beyond the university. The ultimate goal of these efforts is publications in peer reviewed journals.
- Advising. Faculty mentor and advise students in the Applied Science and related majors.
We think you’ll find UW-Stout to be a great place to pursue your career objectives. Here’s why:
- Community. The science faculty at UW-Stout are members of an intellectually vibrant learning community that includes students, instructors, and support staff.
- Expertise. Faculty members are dedicated to teaching excellence and the application of best practices in the classroom.
- Support. Scholarly and service activities are supported by internal and external grants, and professional development and student travel funds are available.
- New facility. A new science building is being built at UW-Stout and new science and engineering initiatives are planned.
- New administrative structure. As of July 2008, the science departments became part of a new College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
- Interdisciplinary environment. The science departments play a crucial role in the cross-disciplinary biotechnology, nanoscience, environmental science, science education, and bioinformatics programs, and support the cognitive neuroscience, dietetics, construction, packaging, engineering, and vocational rehabilitation programs through service courses. We also provide non-majors science instruction.
To apply, prepare a summary of your research and teaching experiences, detailing your innovative plans for engaging students and advancing knowledge in your field. Include a description of how you would apply your skills and experience to (1) create research and educational opportunities for students in Applied Science and related fields and (2) contribute to the growth of the applied science program, including courses you feel qualified to teach or develop. Send hard copies of the summary, a CV, all unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official required before start of employment) and contact information for three references to Forrest Schultz, Search Chair, UW-Stout, 184 Micheels Hall, 410-A 10th Avenue East, Menomonie, WI 54751 (schultzf@uwstout.edu). Screening will begin August 20, 2009, and continue until the position is filled. UW-Stout is an EEO/AA employer.