Assistant Professor, Environmental Chemistry

Florida Atlantic University • Boca Raton, FL

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About The Position

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry within the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor with expertise in Environmental Chemistry. Research/Scholarship Responsibilities – The candidate will conduct research on nano-enabled environmental and agricultural systems, with a strong focus on the design and application of engineered nanoparticles for contaminant detection, remediation, and risk mitigation. Their research is expected to synergize with and complement the research of other faculty in the Department, and the FAU School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability (ECOS). The candidate should have a strong record of research accomplishments, demonstrated potential for extramural funding, and a commitment to excellence in education. FAU possesses a culture that fosters internal collaboration and innovation as well as partnerships with local, national, and international agencies, and thus candidates must display strong collaborative potential and the ability to conduct transformative externally funded research within their area of specialization. Teaching Responsibilities – Candidates will be expected to teach analytical and physical chemistry, as well as upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses within the applicant’s area of expertise. Supervision of undergraduate, M.S., and Ph.D. students is also expected. The candidate should show clear promise of excellent instructional capacity. They should be able to demonstrate their ability to understand learning differences among students and be able to foster and create educational opportunities where all students can thrive. Service Responsibilities – Candidates are expected to serve on Departmental, College and University committees, and provide professional service to external entities related to their field of expertise.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in environmental chemistry or closely related field at the time of hire is required.

Nice To Haves

• Post-doctoral experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on nano-enabled environmental and agricultural systems, with a strong focus on the design and application of engineered nanoparticles for contaminant detection, remediation, and risk mitigation.
• Synergize with and complement the research of other faculty in the Department, and the FAU School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability (ECOS).
• Demonstrate potential for extramural funding.
• Commitment to excellence in education.
• Display strong collaborative potential and the ability to conduct transformative externally funded research within their area of specialization.
• Teach analytical and physical chemistry, as well as upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses within the applicant’s area of expertise.
• Supervision of undergraduate, M.S., and Ph.D. students.
• Serve on Departmental, College and University committees.
• Provide professional service to external entities related to their field of expertise.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees