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About Baylor University: Located in Waco, Texas, Baylor University is the oldest college in Texas. With a population of 21,000 students, Baylor is one of the top universities in the nation, having just been named an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification in 2022. Baylor is also on the honor roll of the "Great Colleges to Work For" from The Chronicle of Higher Education; Baylor offers competitive salaries and benefits while giving faculty and staff the chance to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Our strategic plan, Illuminate, guides the University as we continue to live up to Baylor's mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community. 

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor in Chemistry. Applicants will be evaluated based on their potential for developing an internationally-recognized, externally-funded research program and aptitude for excelling as a teacher at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Inorganic and/or Materials Chemistry: Applicants should have established expertise in the general area of Inorganic and/or Materials Chemistry, possess a doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent degree) in Chemistry, and be able to begin August 2023. Special consideration will be given to candidates who have completed postdoctoral studies and have plans to perform research at the interface of inorganic chemistry and materials science.

Applications can be submitted via interfolio at 106827

Physical and/or Analytical Chemistry: Applicants should have established expertise in the general area of Physical and/or Analytical Chemistry, possess a doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent degree) in Chemistry, and be able to begin August 1, 2023. Special consideration will be given to candidates who have completed postdoctoral studies and have plans to perform research that will interface with biology, biochemistry, or materials.

Applications can be submitted via interfolio at 106825

Applications will be accepted from June 15, 2022 through October 1, 2022. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a description of research plans (6-8 pages), and a statement of teaching interests and philosophy (1-2 pages) and a copy of an official transcript showing the highest degree conferred (if the Ph.D. is in progress, a copy of the official transcript of completed Ph.D. hours should also be submitted). Candidates should arrange for 3 letters of recommendation to be submitted on their behalf.

Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. As a religious educational institution, Baylor is lawfully permitted to consider an applicant’s religion as a selection criterion. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. EEO/M/F/Vets/Disabled