Western Michigan University invites applications for the position of Chair of the Department of Chemistry beginning Fall 2007, pending budgetary approval. WMU is a student-centered research university of 26,000 students, which is proud of its record of excellence in undergraduate education and is dedicated to promoting its graduate programs. The Chemistry Department seeks applications from dynamic and experienced professionals who will embrace the challenge of advancing our evolving BS, MS, and PhD programs, and who will lead a department of 16 faculty with diverse specializations in traditional chemical and modern interdisciplinary fields. The Chairperson will be expected to: shape the future direction of the department, set high standards of scholarly activity, and promote collaborative, interdisciplinary research, particularly in the areas of environmental chemistry, biotechnology and nanotechnology. Candidates who have demonstrated the ability to direct a well-funded, nationally competitive research program, demonstrated excellence in teaching, and possess sophisticated and creative administrative skills are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants should be eligible for tenure and for the rank of full professor in the Chemistry Department. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching places WMU among the top 76 public institutions in the nation that are designated as high-activity research universities. U.S. News & World Report's annual ranking of American colleges and universities includes WMU as one of the nation's top-100 public universities. WMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages applications from women, minorities and other underrepresented groups.

Send a letter of application, vita, statement of research plans, a description of start-up requirements, and three or more letters of reference to: Chair, Search Committee, Department of Chemistry, Western Michigan University, 1903 W. Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5413. Fax (269) 387-2909. WMU reserves the right to select candidates that may assume the duties as chair in the near future. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2006, and continue until the position is filled.