The Department of Chemistry announces a tenure-track opening in the area of Organic Chemistry at the Assistant Professor level to start in Fall 2013 at our Blacksburg, VA campus. Preference will be given to candidates with research interests in the design, synthesis, and evaluation of biologically active drug-like molecules, or the discovery of biologically active naturally occurring compounds. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in chemistry or a closely related field and postdoctoral experience. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a vigorous research program and teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Information about the department can be found at http://www.chem.vt.edu; questions regarding the position can be directed to Prof. J. M. Tanko, Chair, Department of Chemistry, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061, e-mail: jtanko@vt.edu. Applications must be submitted online at http://www.jobs.vt.edu (reference posting #0122326) and should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a research plan and a statement of teaching philosophy. In parallel, applicants should arrange for at least three letters of recommendation to be submitted directly to Prof. Tanko. Applications will receive full consideration when all three letters have been received.  Review of applications will begin on 15 October 2012, and continue until the position is filled. Virginia Tech is an EO/AA university, and offers a wide range of networking and development opportunities to women and minorities in science and engineering.

The College of Science at Virginia Tech (http://science.vt.edu) is expanding its research presence in the interdisciplinary field of Nanoscience. Thus, Virginia Tech, across the eight departments within the College of Science, has a tenure-track opening in Nanoscience to start Fall 2013 at our Blacksburg, VA Campus. The position signifies a continued University commitment to the importance of interdisciplinary science to help solve major societal challenges in energy, the environment and health. The new faculty member will participate in the College of Science’s recently launched Integrated Science Curriculum (www.science.vt.edu/isc), which collectively serves to build strong research and educational partnerships across the sciences. Appointment will be made within the department that best suits the background and interests of the candidate. Job requirements include a Ph.D. in a related field. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a vigorous research program and to provide effective instruction and advising to a diverse population of undergraduate and graduate students. Other responsibilities include continuing development of professional capabilities and scholarly activities, including travel to professional conferences, curriculum development, participation in department, college, and university governance, and professional service. The faculty handbook (available at http://www.provost.vt.edu) gives a complete description of faculty responsibilities. Preference will be given to scientists who can expand our existing research. Areas of interest include but are not limited to nanomedicine and diagnostics including the integrated areas of immunity and inflammation and nanoscience research in cardiovascular diseases and cancer, bio-imaging, physical characterization of macromolecular nanoscale structures, supramolecular assembly, and nanoscience for environmental sustainability, energy, and optoelectronic devices. Further information can be found at www.science.vt.edu. Questions regarding the position can be directed to Judy Riffle, Professor, Department of Chemistry and Chair of the Nanoscience faculty search committee, at jriffle@vt.edu. Applications must be submitted online at http://listings.jobs.vt.edu (posting #0122492) and should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research plan, and statement of teaching philosophy. Applicants should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted directly to Ms. Cyndy Graham (grahamc@vt.edu). Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2012 and continue until the position is filled.  

The College of Science at Virginia Tech (http://science.vt.edu) is expanding its research presence in teaching and learning of undergraduate science with two tenure-track openings in interdisciplinary science/science education, to start Fall 2013 at our Blacksburg, VA Campus. Appointments at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor will be made in one of the College’s eight departments:  biological sciences, chemistry, economics, geosciences, mathematics, physics, psychology, and statistics. The position signifies a continued University commitment to the importance of educating future STEM professionals, empowering them to address major interdisciplinary societal challenges in energy, the environment, and health. The new faculty members will participate in the College of Science’s recently launched Integrated Science Curriculum (www.science.vt.edu/isc), which serves to build strong research and educational partnerships across the sciences and mathematics. Appointments will be made within the departments that best suit the background and interests of the successful candidates.  Job requirements include a Ph.D. in a scientific field, a research focus in interdisciplinary science/science education, and experience teaching science.  The successful candidate will be expected to establish a vigorous research program and to provide effective instruction and advising to a diverse population of undergraduate and graduate students. Other responsibilities include continuing development of professional capabilities and scholarly activities, travel to professional conferences, curriculum development, participation in department, college, and university governance, and professional service. The faculty handbook (available at http://www.provost.vt.edu) provides a complete description of faculty responsibilities. Preference will be given to scientists experienced in undergraduate interdisciplinary science teaching and learning who demonstrate the potential to create an outstanding research program that explores topics in interdisciplinary science/science education.  Science research interests that intersect with existing areas of STEM education at Virginia Tech will be looked upon favorably.  Further information can be found at www.science.vt.edu. Questions regarding the position can be directed to Dr. Barbara Bekken, (bekken@vt.edu).  Applications must be submitted online at http://listings.jobs.vt.edu (#TR0122516) and should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a research plan, a statement of teaching philosophy that describes an integrated vision for learning in the sciences, and an annotated list of up to five references.  Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2012 and continue until the position is filled. As part of the hiring process, the successful applicant must pass a criminal background check.  Virginia Tech is an EO/AA university, and offers a wide range of networking and development opportunities to women and minorities in science and engineering. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodation in the application process should notify Ms. Mikhelle Taylor, College of Science, (540) 231-5422, or call TTY 1-800-828-1120.