Postdoctoral Research Scholar (Coral Nanobiotechnology)
School of Molecular Sciences, School of Ocean Futures, ASU

The Marine Biochem Research Laboratory (Dr. Liza M. Roger, Assistant Professor) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scholar to pursue research related to oxidative stress in reef-building corals (NSF funded), specifically to examine free-radical concentrations and dynamics within the complex coral-algae symbiosis through a multidisciplinary lens with an emphasis on diversity and inclusion within science training.

This is a collaborative project between three teams: PI Liza Roger (Arizona State University), co-PI Daniel Wangpraseurt (UC San Diego), and co-PI Hollie Putnam (University of Rhode Island). Initial appointment is made on a fiscal year (12-month), full-time, appointment for one year with subsequent annual renewal based upon satisfactory performance and availability of resources. Scaled salary according to experience. This position is a benefits-eligible appointment with no tenure implications. Anticipated start date is between September 2023. Candidates will be expected to adhere to laboratory culture (justice, equity, diversity and inclusion) and laboratory safety, marine aquaria husbandry, conduct research and experiments (in the lab and in the field) related to current grant funding, data analysis and reporting (presentations, protocols and peer-reviewed publications), contribute to grant writing and project idea development, and contribute to the supervision of undergraduate and graduate students.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Marine Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or related areas.
• Candidates with cross training are greatly encouraged to apply.
• No more than five years of previous postdoctoral experience, nor have been employed previously as an assistant professor, associate professor or professor on the tenure track.
• Non-US citizens should be eligible for a J-1 Scholar visa for the duration of the fellowship. For additional information and policies regarding postdoctoral scholars at ASU, please see http://provost.asu.edu/postdoc

To Apply:

Submit the following materials to lroger@asu.edu

1. Curriculum vitae
2. Cover letter outlining research experience, professional trajectory, and fit for the position
3. Names and contact information for three references 4. Any relevant publications (do not include entire thesis/book chapters etc)

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 80,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and it welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

At ASU, our belief that a solution can be created for every problem is why we’ve been ranked No. 1 in the US for innovation, and why we repeatedly rank No. 1 in areas that matter such as sustainability and global impact.

The College values our cultural and intellectual diversity, and continually strives to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment. We are especially interested in applicants who can strengthen the diversity of the academic community. Learn more about what The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has to offer by visiting https://thecollege.asu.edu/faculty. Equal employment opportunity statement

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html
https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/.

In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456. COVID-19 Vaccination - Arizona State University is a federal contractor and subject to federal regulations which may require you to produce a record of a COVID-19 vaccination. For questions about medical or religious accommodations, please visit the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion’s webpage Background check is required for employment.
 

Postdoctoral Research Scholar (Materials Chemistry / Mineral Physics)

School of Molecular Sciences & Center for Materials of the Universe, Arizona State University

We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scholar(s) in the areas of solid-state chemistry, materials science, and mineralogy. Successful applicant(s) will perform sample synthesis using solid-state sintering, hydrothermal, and/or high-pressure methods, and conduct sample characterization by various techniques such as X-ray diffraction, neutron diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, and calorimetry. Relevant materials include refractory phases (silicate, nitride, carbide etc.), lanthanide and actinide compounds, and deep Earth minerals. A special focus is on studying their structural behavior and phase equilibria at extreme conditions (pressure, temperature and aqueous chemistry) using synchrotron, neutron and/or calorimetric techniques. The postdoc(s) will work in a highly interdisciplinary, multi-institutional, and collaborative environment and have opportunities of supervising graduate and undergraduate students.

The initial appointment is made on a fiscal year (12-month), full-time basis with subsequent annual renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance and availability of resources. This position is a benefits-eligible appointment. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt until filled.

Qualifications
• Ph.D. in chemistry, materials science, mineralogy/mineral physics, or related fields is required.
• Multidisciplinary background is preferred.
• Previous experience with hydrothermal, diamond-anvil cell, and/or multi-anvil techniques, in combination with synchrotron and/or Raman measurements, is desirable.

For additional information and policies regarding postdoctoral scholars at Arizona State University,
please see https://academicpersonnel.asu.edu/postdoc.
 

To Apply:
Submit the following materials in a combined pdf document to Hongwu.Xu@asu.edu
1. Cover letter outlining research interest, experience, and career goals
2. Curriculum vitae including a complete list of publications
3. Names and contact information of three references

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 80,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and it welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

At ASU, our belief that a solution can be created for every problem is why we’ve been ranked No. 1 in the US for innovation, and why we repeatedly rank No. 1 in areas that matter such as sustainability and global impact.

The College values our cultural and intellectual diversity, and continually strives to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment. We are especially interested in applicants who can strengthen the diversity of the academic community. Learn more about what The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has to offer
by visiting https://thecollege.asu.edu/faculty.

Equal employment opportunity statement
Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html
https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/

In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.

COVID-19 Vaccination - Arizona State University is a federal contractor and subject to federal regulations which may require you to produce a record of a COVID-19 vaccination. For questions about medical or religious accommodations, please visit the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion’s webpage.

Background check is required for employment.

Postdoctoral Fellow (Structural Biology)

The Lapinaite Lab is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow with experience in cryogenic electron microscopy (cryoEM). The position is funded by NIH ($55,000 annual salary; multiple years of funding). The successful applicant will undertake biochemical, structural, and functional studies of next generation CRISPR-based precision genome editing tools, such as novel base editors. The position will suit someone interested in single particle cryoEM, CRISPR biology and engineering novel genome editing tools.

The Lapinaite lab is generously funded by the NIH and the Edson New Idea Fund. We are members of the ASU-Banner Neurodegenerative Disease Research Center (NDRC) and the Center for Molecular Design and Biomimetics (CMDB). For more information about the lab, please visit: lapinaitelab.org

Main responsibilities: project management, meeting coordination and leadership, research design and implementation, data analysis, report/manuscript preparation, training and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, identifying, coordinating, and leading the writing of research proposals and seeking future funding, efficient communication with outside collaborators, and coordinating among team members.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Structural Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Biotechnology or a closely related discipline
  • Hands-on experience with cryoEM and/or x-ray crystallography of biomolecules (data processing and management, model building)
  • Proficient in biomolecular structure analysis and visualization
  • Experience in protein expression and purification
  • Non-US citizens should be eligible for a J-1 Scholar visa for the duration of the fellowship
• Desired Qualifications:
  • Interest in CRISPR biology, genome engineering, RNA biology
  • Prior work with nucleic acid-protein complexes
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Experience mentoring graduate and undergraduate students
  • Experience in project management and team leadership

For additional information and policies regarding postdoctoral scholars at Arizona State University, please see http://provost.asu.edu/postdoc

To Apply:

Submit the following materials in a combined pdf file (subject line “Postdoc Application”) to: alapinai@asu.edu

1. Curriculum vitae
2. A brief cover letter: Outline research experience and interest, professional trajectory, and fit for the position
3. References: Names and contact information for three references

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 80,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and it welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

At ASU, our belief that a solution can be created for every problem is why we’ve been ranked No. 1 in the US for innovation, and why we repeatedly rank No. 1 in areas that matter such as sustainability and global impact.

The College values our cultural and intellectual diversity, and continually strives to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment. We are especially interested in applicants who can strengthen the diversity of the academic community. Learn more about what The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has to offer by visiting https://thecollege.asu.edu/faculty.

Equal employment opportunity statement

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html

https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/.

In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.

COVID-19 Vaccination - Arizona State University is a federal contractor and subject to federal regulations which may require you to produce a record of a COVID-19 vaccination. For questions about medical or religious accommodations, please visit the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion’s webpage Background check is required for employment.

Navrotsky Eyring Center for Materials of the Universe (MotU)

The Navrotsky Eyring Center for Materials of the Universe in the School of Molecular Sciences (SMS) at Arizona State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral position for the Navrotsky Eyring Center for Materials of the Universe. The Postdoctoral position will be working in a highly interdisciplinary and collaborative environment. Working in Alexandra Navrotsky’ s research group at ASU to study, using calorimetry and other experimental techniques, the thermodynamic properties of materials relevant to materials science, geochemistry, and planetary science.

Arizona State University, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and the School of Molecular Sciences value cultural and intellectual diversity, and continually strive to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment. We are especially interested in applicants who can strengthen the diversity of the academic community.

To apply, compile all materials into a combined pdf document, and email to alexnav@asu.edu.

Materials that you will need to compile and combine into a single pdf document:

1. Cover letter Curriculum
2. Vitae: Comprehensive curriculum vitae that includes a complete record of publications, patents, and other meaningful demonstrations of impact on the field.
3. Statement of Research Interests Diversity Statement: A statement addressing how past or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion will advance
4. ASU’s commitment to inclusive excellence (single space, max 2 pages, excluding references).
5. References: Contact information for three references that may be requested at a later stage of the application and interview process.

Applications will be considered as received until filled.

A background check is required for employment.

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html

https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/.

In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.

COVID-19 Vaccination - Arizona State University is a federal contractor and subject to federal regulations which may require you to produce a record of a COVID-19 vaccination. For questions about medical or religious accommodations, please visit the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion’s webpage

Postdoctoral Research Scholar (Geomicrobiology)

The NanoGeoBio Laboratory in the School of Molecular Sciences, Arizona State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scholar to pursue projects on anoxygenic photosynthetic bacteria. Research focus is on the electron transport pathways of two different strains of purple sulfur bacteria when utilizing solid-phase substrate for growth.

Initial appointment will be made for a fiscal year (12-month), full-time, with subsequent annual renewal based upon satisfactory performance and availability of resources. The position is currently open, which means the selected candidate can choose to start immediately. The anticipated start date is no later than March 2023.

The hired candidate is expected to adhere to laboratory culture and safety, conduct research and experiments independently, communicate scientific findings clearly (presentations, protocol, and manuscripts), and contribute to the supervision of undergraduate and graduate students.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a Ph.D. in microbiology (geomicrobiology/environmental microbiology), biochemistry, biology, chemistry or related fields.
• Candidates with multidisciplinary backgrounds are greatly encouraged to apply.
• Candidates with prior experience in any of the following techniques, i.e., bacterial cell cultivation, genomic sequencing, bioinformatics analysis, (RT-)PCR, fluorescence probing or cryo-TEM, are preferred.

For additional information and policies regarding postdoctoral scholars at Arizona State University, please see http://provost.asu.edu/postdoc

To Apply:

Submit the following materials to Jie.Xu.Gail@asu.edu

1. Curriculum vitae
2. A brief cover letter outlining research interest, training, and career goals
3. Names and contact information for two references

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines.

ASU serves more than 80,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and it welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe. At ASU, our belief that a solution can be created for every problem is why we’ve been ranked No. 1 in the US for innovation, and why we repeatedly rank No. 1 in areas that matter such as sustainability and global impact.

The College values our cultural and intellectual diversity, and continually strives to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment. We are especially interested in applicants who can strengthen the diversity of the academic community. Learn more about what The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has to offer by visiting https://thecollege.asu.edu/faculty.

Equal employment opportunity statement

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html

https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/.

In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965- 3456.

COVID-19 Vaccination - Arizona State University is a federal contractor and subject to federal regulations which may require you to produce a record of a COVID-19 vaccination. For questions about medical or religious accommodations, please visit the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion’s webpage

Background check is required for employment.

Postdoctoral Research Scholar (Computational Structural Biology)

School of Molecular Sciences/College of Health Solutions, ASU

The Structural Biology group of Dr. Judith Klein-Seetharaman (https://isearch.asu.edu/profile/3955172) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scholar in the area of computational structural biology with a special focus on protein-lipid and lipid-lipid interactions. The Postdoc will be working in a highly interdisciplinary and collaborative environment, and will take a leadership role in developing computational models of the effects of oxidative damage of lipids including truncation on lipid droplet, lipid bilayer and lipid-protein interactions. In addition the Postdoc will assist an NSF-, NIH-, foundation- and pharmaceutical industry-funded international team, will be exposed to many research topics associated with structure, function, dynamics and interactions of biomolecules, and will have the opportunity to start new projects. This is a great opportunity to collaborate with experimentalists inside and outside of the Klein-Seetharaman lab, providing an opportunity to increase the impact of computational predictions through experimental validation.

Priority will be given to candidates with experience working with molecular dynamics simulations, lipid structure, coarse grained modeling and analysis of computational results in the context of experimental data as demonstrated through publications and references.

The initial appointment is made on a fiscal year (12-month), full-time basis with subsequent annual renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance and availability of resources. This position is a benefits-eligible appointment with no tenure implications. Applications are reviewed upon receipt until the position is filled.

Candidate expected duties will include: scientific excellence, project management, meeting coordination and leadership, research design and implementation, data analyses, report/manuscript preparation, training and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, identifying, coordinating, and leading the writing of research proposals and seeking future funding, efficient communication with outside collaborators, and coordinating among team members.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics or Allied and/or Interdisciplinary discipline
  • Hands-on experience with molecular dynamics simulations
  • Proficient in biomolecular structure analysis and visualization
  • Fluent in at least one computer programming language
• Desired Qualifications:
  • Interest in oxidative damage to biological systems
  • Prior computational or experimental work with lipids
  • Hands-on experience with modeling lipid droplet and/or lipid bilayer structure and dynamics
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Hands on experience with large datasets and data analysis and integration
  • Experience with mentoring graduate and undergraduate students
  • Experience in project management, team leadership, and effective communications

For additional information and policies regarding postdoctoral scholars at Arizona State University, please see http://provost.asu.edu/postdoc

To Apply:

Submit the following materials in a combined pdf file with the subject line “Postdoc Application” to: Judith.Klein-Seetharaman@asu.edu

1. Curriculum vitae
2. Cover letter: Outline research experience, professional trajectory, and fit for the position
3. References: Names and contact information for three references
4. Diversity Statement: Statement addressing how your past and/or potential contributions to diversity and inclusion will advance ASU’s commitment to inclusive excellence.

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines.

ASU serves more than 80,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and it welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe. At ASU, our belief that a solution can be created for every problem is why we’ve been ranked No. 1 in the US for innovation, and why we repeatedly rank No. 1 in areas that matter such as sustainability and global impact.

The College values our cultural and intellectual diversity, and continually strives to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment. We are especially interested in applicants who can strengthen the diversity of the academic community. Learn more about what The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has to offer by visiting https://thecollege.asu.edu/faculty.

Equal employment opportunity statement

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html

https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/.

In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965- 3456.

COVID-19 Vaccination - Arizona State University is a federal contractor and subject to federal regulations which may require you to produce a record of a COVID-19 vaccination. For questions about medical or religious accommodations, please visit the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion’s webpage

Background check is required for employment.

Postdoctoral Position in Molten Salt Thermodynamics
Arizona State University School of Molecular Sciences and Navrotsky Eyring Center for Materials of the Universe (MotU)
 

The Navrotsky Eyring Center for Materials of the Universe (MotU) and the School of Molecular Sciences (SMS), Arizona State University, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scholar to pursue an anticipated project on molten chloride salts for nuclear energy applications. Research focus is on using high temperature reaction calorimetry to measure their thermochemical properties and to identify relationships between the thermodynamics and physiochemical and structural properties. The postdoc will work in a highly interdisciplinary , multi-institutional, and collaborative environment.

To apply, send letter, CV, statement of research interests and capabilities , and contacts of 3 references to alexnav@asu.edu.

Applications will be considered as received until filled.

A background check is required for employment.

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html

https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/

Teaching Professor (All Ranks) – Organic Chemistry (AY Job #139395)

Arizona State University 
School of Molecular Sciences
 

The School of Molecular Sciences (SMS) at Arizona State University (ASU) invites applications for a full-time, nine-month Teaching Professor (all ranks) position with an anticipated start date of August 2024. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure eligible position, renewable on an academic year basis (Aug 16 –May 15), contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of resources, and the needs of theuniversity. The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for teaching at the undergraduate levelin organic chemistry, but may also be asked to contribute to teaching in other chemistry programs,depending upon prior experience. Courses may include those in both in-person and online formats. Inaddition to teaching, responsibilities will include supervising teaching assistants and junior faculty,undertaking unit, college, and university-level service, and developing course materials and future programplans in conjunction with other faculty and staff.

The School of Molecular Sciences at Arizona State University is an organization of more than 65 faculty members, 100 staff, and 2000 graduate and undergraduate students who work at the forefront of science and technology innovation and education. This includes approximately 1,800 undergraduate students (immersion and online), spread across three bachelor’s degrees in biochemistry and three in chemistry. SMS influences and impacts broad university-wide initiatives in fundamental science, health, sustainability, energy, food-water-climate, security, materials, manufacturing, space exploration and other endeavors of advanced technology.

ASU is located on four campuses and two research parks within the Phoenix metropolitan area and is one of the largest universities in the U.S. The School is located on the Tempe campus. ASU is ranked within the top 100 research universities in the world, consistently being recognized as the most innovative university in the country. It is home to the Biodesign Institute (https://biodesign.asu.edu) and the Global Institute of Sustainability (https://sustainability.asu.edu), both of which have strong representation from SMS faculty. Diversity is a key component of excellence at ASU, and the School of Molecular Sciences supports the value of diversity among faculty, staff, and students.

Arizona State University is a research-intensive university with outstanding research facilities and infrastructure support. Recently ranked #1 as the nation’s most innovative school, the university’s location within the large and fast-growing Phoenix region provides a rich context for applied research and community engagement around issues of molecular sciences. We invite you to learn more about the School of Molecular Sciences and Arizona State University by visiting https://sms.asu.edu and https://newamericanuniversity.asu.edu/. Learn more about what The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has to offer by viewing https://thecollege.asu.edu/recruitment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Assistant Teaching Professor

• PhD degree in organic chemistry, or a closely related field by the time of appointment
• Ability to teach in digital environments such as Canvas (asynchronously and/or synchronously)
• One year of post-secondary teaching experience in an organic chemistry course
• Familiarity with laboratory safety policies
• Organizational and communication skills (as evidenced by the completed application materials)
• Effective teaching ability (as evidenced by included peer and/or student reviews)
• Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, students, and communities to advancethe principles of the ASU Charter. https://www.asu.edu/about/charter-mission.

Associate Teaching Professor

• In addition to the required qualifications stated above, the successful candidate in this rank shouldprovide evidence of at least five (5) years of college or university-level teaching in organicchemistry or a related field
• Effective teaching ability (as evidenced by teaching evaluation, course development, andinnovative teaching practices)
• Evidence of making a contribution to curriculum development, programmatic responsibilities, anddepartmental service responsibilities, such as faculty committees
• Evidence of scholarship or research in organic chemistry or chemical education

Teaching Professor (full rank)

• In addition to the required qualifications stated above, the successful candidate in this rank shouldprovide evidence of at least seven (7) years of college or university-level teaching in organicchemistry or a related field
• Evidence of a leadership role in curriculum development, programmatic responsibilities, anddepartmental service responsibilities such as faculty committees

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in creating curriculum and teaching organic chemistry both in-person and online
• Record of using active learning and non-traditional models of instruction
• Demonstrated commitment to serving and understanding the particular needs of online students
• Experience teaching organic chemistry lab course(s)
• Experience developing organic chemistry lab course curriculum
• Evidence of activities consistent with the ASU Charter and Design Aspirations
• Experience supervising and mentoring teaching assistants
• Evidence of collaborative activities with other faculty and staff
• Participation in the higher education community and professional development activities (forexample, authoring educational and scientific publications, presenting at conferences, attendingworkshops, etc.) 

Apply Now

Materials that you will be required to submit are:

1. Cover letter describing interest in this position, and applicable qualifications
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Statement of teaching philosophy and interests (1-2 pages)
4. Examples of reviews of teaching in the form of student evaluations and/or evaluations by peers (3 pages maximum)
5. Three reference names and email contacts

Initial deadline for review of complete applications is June 29, 2024. If not filled, applications will continue to be reviewed weekly thereafter until the search is closed. For additional information about the position, please contact Julie Sudduth at julie.sudduth@asu.edu.

A background check is required for employment. Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. (See https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html and https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/.)

In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.