Assistant Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry
About The Position
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of San Diego invites applications for a tenure-track position in Organic Chemistry at the Assistant Professor level beginning in Fall 2027. We seek a dynamic teacher/scholar with experience in organic chemistry, broadly defined, that complements our department. Interdisciplinary applications are encouraged. Successful candidates will have a robust commitment to undergraduate research and education that engages chemistry and biochemistry majors as well as non-majors. Teaching will include courses in the organic chemistry sequence, advanced courses in organic chemistry, courses in their area of expertise and courses in other areas of the curriculum that enrich the liberal arts experience. We aim to hire faculty who are committed to creating a welcoming environment that fosters each student's academic and personal development, and creating an active, externally-funded research program that mentors undergraduate students in a cohesive academic community. Key responsibilities include excellence in teaching via the use/development of innovative, effective pedagogical practices, designing and teaching engaging courses within the curriculum, providing hands-on research opportunities, and guiding undergraduate students in their research endeavors to develop critical thinking and independent research skills. We anticipate that the successful candidate will work with colleagues from different disciplines to integrate science with broader societal issues and take full advantage of the USD STEM Initiative, which will establish a high impact, collaborative teaching and research environment that integrates the natural sciences and engineering.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in chemistry or a related field.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching and research.
- Demonstrated commitment to mentoring undergraduates.
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering a welcoming environment.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
- Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.
Nice To Haves
- Postdoctoral training is preferred.
- Interdisciplinary applications are encouraged.
Responsibilities
- Teaching will include courses in the organic chemistry sequence, advanced courses in organic chemistry, courses in their area of expertise and courses in other areas of the curriculum that enrich the liberal arts experience.
- Creating a welcoming environment that fosters each student's academic and personal development.
- Creating an active, externally-funded research program that mentors undergraduate students in a cohesive academic community.
- Excellence in teaching via the use/development of innovative, effective pedagogical practices.
- Designing and teaching engaging courses within the curriculum.
- Providing hands-on research opportunities.
- Guiding undergraduate students in their research endeavors to develop critical thinking and independent research skills.
- Working with colleagues from different disciplines to integrate science with broader societal issues.
- Taking full advantage of the USD STEM Initiative.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- a retirement contribution given to you by the University
- access to on-campus Fitness Centers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
