Assistant or Associate Professor-Chemistry & Geochemistry
About The Position
The Chemistry Department at Montana Technological University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position, at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor rank with expertise in one more of the following subfields: inorganic chemistry, biochemistry, computational chemistry, and/or analytical chemistry. Candidates must be prepared to develop and teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, conduct sponsored research, participate in departmental activities, and serve the profession. The successful applicant will be expected to develop and maintain an externally funded research program, preferentially in alignment with the university’s priorities in areas of energy, critical minerals, environmental restoration, or other national strategic needs.
Requirements
- Hold an earned doctoral degree by the position start date of August 15, 2027 in chemistry, or a closely related field, with an emphasis in inorganic chemistry, computational chemistry, biochemistry, and/or analytical chemistry.
- Ability to conduct novel, impactful research relevant to the areas of interest identified above.
- Demonstrate an ability to utilize effective pedagogies to create impactful classroom experiences for our students.
- Good interdisciplinary skills and the ability to interact productively with colleagues and students in a collaborative environment.
- Earned doctoral degree in chemistry, or a closely related field by the position start date of August 16, 2027, with an emphasis in biochemistry, computational chemistry, analytical chemistry, and/or inorganic chemistry.
Nice To Haves
- Postdoctoral or other postgraduate experience
- University level teaching experience in chemistry
- Experience in developing new programs within a university department
- Experience with writing grants
- Experience in supporting students in research
- Experience in publishing research results
- Demonstrated scholarly expertise aligned with the university’s priorities in areas of energy, critical minerals, environmental restoration, or other national strategic needs.
Responsibilities
- Develop and teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels
- Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students
- Conduct sponsored research
- Participate in departmental activities
- Serve the profession
- Develop and maintain an externally funded research program, working with both undergraduate and graduate level students.
Benefits
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution
- Partial tuition waiver
- Wellness program
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with low deductibles and comprehensive coverage.
- Generous employer contribution toward monthly health care benefits worth $6.08 per hour.
- 5.9% retirement employer contribution for eligible employees
- 11 Holidays per year
- 3 weeks of Annual Leave to start
- Generous sick leave policy that can be used for sick children, doctor and dentist appointments as well as bereavement.
- 6 credits of coursework free per year (fees not included)
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Reduced tuition for dependents after 4 months of employment for eligible employees
- Employee Assistance and a Wellness Program
- Optional Retirement Plan for eligible employees
- Possible remote work days with supervisor approval and eligible positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
