Founded in 1893 as a Land Grant University, Montana State University (MSU) is composed of eight academic colleges and a graduate school and boasts a friendly, supportive faculty and campus environment. Currently, the University hosts an enrollment of over 14,000 students, including approximately 1,900 graduate students. MSU is classified as one of 108 U.S. Research Universities (very high research activity) by the Carnegie Foundation.

MSU is located in Bozeman, Montana, a community of about 50,000 nestled in the Rocky Mountains in southwest Montana. In addition to providing access to an extraordinary ecosystem for teaching and research programs, Bozeman is renowned for year-round recreational and cultural opportunities to include access to world class ski areas, multiple blue ribbon trout streams and the Gallatin National Forest. The local airport is served by seven national airlines with over twenty flights a day to nine cities.

Named an All American City, Bozeman boasts high-quality medical facilities, a very low crime rate, many fine restaurants, acclaimed public and private schools, a symphony orchestra and choir, an annual opera, and nationally known events such as the Sweet Pea Festival of the Arts held in early August of each year. Powder Magazine identified Bozeman, with "three distinctly different" major ski resorts within an hour's drive, as the number one place to live and ski in its November 2010 Magazine. Bizjournals.com ranked Bozeman #2 on the list of American Dreamtowns - small towns that offer the best quality of life without metropolitan hassles. The K-12 educational system, growing reputation of Montana State University, and pristine natural environment of the area combine to make Bozeman one of America's most desirable university towns. Bozeman is located in the beautiful Gallatin Valley, 90 miles north of Yellowstone National Park.

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Montana State University is a vigorous, research-active department with strong interdisciplinary collaborations and >$10M in department research expenditure for each of the last 3 years. Research thrusts of the Department and University include structural biology, biophysics, bioinorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, nanomaterials, optical spectroscopy, and energy research. The Department is composed of 20 tenure track faculty, several research faculty and approximately 80 graduate students. The Department grants Ph.D. degrees in both Chemistry and Biochemistry and also has a strong tradition of undergraduate participation in research. The Department’s new (2008) research building houses shared instrumentation, including a new macromolecular x-ray diffractometer, state-of-the-art NMR and Mass spectrometry facilities, high field and pulsed EPR, CD, femtosecond laser spectrometers, microscopes, FTIR spectrometers, steady state and time resolved emission laser spectrometers, molecular graphics, parallel computing with a 90-processor heterogeneous Linux cluster, SEM, TEM, scanning Auger, scanning probe techniques, and access to two synchrotron beam lines. MSU is connected to the very broadband network system (vBNS) that provides fast Internet access and facilitates remote computing at national supercomputer sites.

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Montana State University invites applications for tenure-track faculty in organic chemistry. Appointments will be considered at the Assistant professor level, depending on qualifications. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry. Candidates are expected to develop an internationally recognized research program involving any area of organic chemistry. Excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level is expected, and postdoctoral experience is desirable.

Conduct research activities in the area Organic Chemistry and establish a vigorous, externally funded, nationally competitive research program. Teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels in areas of chemistry that are of mutual interest to the Department and the candidate. Advise students and participate in appropriate departmental and university service functions. Collaborate with other faculty and departments to enhance programs at Montana State University.

1. Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry. Postdoctoral experience is highly desirable.
2. Potential to establish an internationally recognized and externally funded research program.
3. Potential for effective teaching in courses at the undergraduate and graduate level offered by the Department.

1. Interest and ability to establish multidisciplinary collaborative research.
2. Commitment to excellence in graduate and undergraduate teaching and research.

• Be a dynamic and visionary scientist and educator who will advance MSU's goals of outstanding research, teaching, and service.
• Have excellent communication skills.

• (1) a letter of application addressing all of the above required and preferred qualifications, and
• (2) a current curriculum vitae, and
• (3) a description of research plans, and
• (4) a statement of teaching interests, and
• (5) the names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of three (3) individuals familiar with the applicant’s research achievements and teaching potential. These individuals will receive a direct request from the search committee to submit confidential letters of recommendation.

  An application packet addressing all the above requirements and qualification as listed is highly encouraged. Missing materials and information may not be requested and may result in your application not being considered for the position.

  Electronic submissions in PDF format are preferred, and must have the applicant's signature on the letter of application.

  A complete application packet, including all five (5) of the items listed above, should be uploaded, via the Web at https://www.chemistry.montana.edu/search or alternatively sent to the address below:

  • Submit materials to:
  • Chemistry Search Committee
  • Chemistry and Biochemistry
  • Montana State University
  • PO Box 173400
  • Bozeman MT 59717-3400
  • (406)994-5407

    Please direct questions either to search@chemistry.montana.edu or Kim Sinrud at (406)994-5376.

    In order to receive Veterans Preference during the application review process, it is highly recommended that the required forms are included at the time you submit your application materials. Click here for the forms and information regarding Veterans Preference. Important note: Your preference form is submitted to a different location than your application materials. A DD214 is not a required document.