The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry invites applications and nominations for the position of Chair at the rank of Professor with a start date of July 1, 2010. Information regarding the department, the University, Pittsburgh, and the procedure for application can be found at www.science.duq.edu/chemistry.

We seek an accomplished scientist at the Associate/Full Professor rank with the imagination, energy, and leadership qualities needed to further strengthen our educational and research programs and bring a greater level of international recognition. The preferred candidate will be committed to quality education at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and have an excellent record of publication and extramural support.

The Department encourages quality candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply: facultyjobs@duq.edu. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin November 2, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled.

Applicants must be willing to contribute actively to the University Mission and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The Mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in Spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.

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DU seeks part-time instructor in the Department of Physics for Fall 2009 and Spring 2010. Openings may include a course at the introductory level, intermediate or advanced level, or small lab sections of introductory physics. Applicants holding an advanced degree in physics or working towards an advanced degree in physics will be preferred. Applicants must be willing to support the University’s Mission Statement. Submit a CV and brief statement of interest to:

Simonetta Frittelli, Chair
Department of Physics
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
frittelli@duq.edu

Founded by the Congregation of the Holy Spirit in 1878, Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. The University values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.

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