University of Louisville

Department of Chemistry
Mailing address:

Department of Chemistry
University of Louisville
2320 South Brook Street
Louisville, KY 40292

Phone Numbers:
(502) 852-6798 (phone)
(502) 852-8149 (fax)

Organic Chemist. The Department of Chemistry at the University of Louisville invites applications for a full time faculty position in organic chemistry at the Assistant Professor level. Candidates are expected to teach organic chemistry at both the undergraduate and graduate (M.S. and Ph.D.) levels and to develop a competitive, extramurally funded research program. A Ph.D. in chemistry is required and post-doctoral experience is preferred. Preference will be given to those applicants with experience and research interests in the areas of organometallic chemistry and/or catalysis as applied to organic synthesis. The applicant should apply on line at http://louisville.edu/jobs and reference job ID# 22018. The complete application package will include a cover letter, C.V., a summary of research plans and teaching philosophy. The applicant should arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to: Organic Search Committee Chair, Department of Chemistry, University of Louisville, 2320 South Brook Street, Louisville, KY 40292. The position will remain open until filled but preference will be given to applicants who have submitted the requested application materials before October 15, 2007.

Chem/Physics. The Department of Chemistry and Physics at the University of Louisville (UofL) seek applications for a tenure-track faculty position, preferably at the assistant professor level. The applicant's research program, which should be directed at the interface of Chemistry and Physics, must involve projects that will make extensive use of the new 10,000 sq. ft. UofL Micro/Nano Cleanroom core facility (www.louisville.edu/micronano); and she/he should ideally possess a strong background in cleanroom and micro/nano-fabrication techniques. The position is expected to be tenured in the Chemistry Department with a joint appointment in Physics, depending on the applicant's qualifications and interests. Accordingly, the successful candidate should have a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Physics, or a related field, as well as relevant postdoctoral experience. In addition to development of a recognized, funded research program, the applicant should also demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching. All applicants must also apply online at http://www.louisville.edu/jobs. Please reference Job ID# 21153. Please attach the following documents with your on-line application: curriculum vitae and statements of research and teaching interests. Also, please make arrangements to have three letters of recommendation mailed directly to: Chair, Chemistry/Physics Search Committee, Department of Chemistry, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292, FAX 502-852-8149. Proof of eligibility for U.S. employment will be required prior to employment. Screening of applications will begin on September 1, 2007. For more information, see www.louisville.edu/a-s/chemistry and www.physics.louisville.edu.