Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow of Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry at Smith College invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral teaching fellowship to begin July 1, 2025. Under the supervision of Professor Lesley-Ann Giddings, this postdoctoral fellowship offers a combined teaching and research position at a selective liberal arts college. The successful candidate will conduct independent research on characterizing extremophilic microbial natural products and their biosynthetic enzymes. Candidates with experience in enzymology, natural product (bio)synthesis, and/or X-ray crystallography are encouraged to apply. Teaching responsibilities for this position will include teaching two courses a year in the chemistry departmentr, including the department's offerings at the introductory level and the intermediate/advanced level depending on the specific expertise of the candidate. Other courses may be taught depending upon the candidate's field of specialization. A Ph.D. in chemistry or a closely related field is required, and candidates must have a Ph.D. in hand or all requirements for the degree fulfilled by the start of the appointment. A commitment to excellence in teaching and undergraduate research is essential.

Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is the largest women's college in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. Smith College offers opportunities to foster faculty success at every career stage, such as those listed here. The Five College Consortium, comprised of Smith, Amherst, Mount Holyoke, and Hampshire Colleges and the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, provides a rich intellectual and cultural life and broad collegial opportunities. Details about the Department of Chemistry may be found at https://www.smith.edu/academics/chemistry.

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Submit an application at http://apply.interfolio.com/164551 with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, diversity/inclusion statement with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, a teaching philosophy statement, and a statement identifying how your research interests converge with Prof. Giddings's scholarship. Review of applications will begin on March 24, 2024. Review of applications will begin on March 26, 2025.