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CAREER OPPORTUNITY
 
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/PROFESSOR AND CHAIR
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
 
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
 
Position Number:                   FO200
 
Salary Range:                        Commensurate with Education and Experience
 
Appointment Date:                 JUNE 2008
 
Applications are invited for the position of Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Physics at Virginia State University. The successful candidate will have administrative experience and desire to lead the continued growth of the department consistent with the University’s revised 20/20 plan. Strong oral and written communication skills are essential. The Chair oversees the departmental operations including curriculum, planning, personnel, and budgetary matters. The Chair also has teaching responsibilities in the organic sequence, physical chemistry, and advanced chemistry courses, and is expected to engage in scholarly activities and service. The department is committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching and research, and in obtaining ACS certification.  A Ph.D. in Physical Organic Chemistry; 5+ years of full time teaching experience;  a strong record of research and teaching accomplishments; and demonstration of an ability to work with persons with culturally diverse backgrounds are required.
 
Interested persons should submit a letter of interest, resume/vita, transcripts, names, mailing addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses, (if available) of three professional references to: Virginia State University, Office of Human Resources, Box 9412, Room 101, Virginia Hall, Petersburg, Virginia 23806. A Commonwealth of Virginia Application for Employment (Click on this link http://jobs.state.va.us/eo-appl.htm), Official transcripts and three (3) letters of reference will be required prior to employment. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Review of applications will begin immediately. Faxed and emailed copies will not be accepted. Selected candidates must successfully pass a criminal background check.
 
 
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