Assistant Professor, Chemistry

Carthage College•Kenosha, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Chemistry at Carthage College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of biochemistry starting August 2027. We seek a teacher-scholar to contribute to the development of our new Biochemistry major by serving as Program Coordinator, guiding curriculum development, and advising biochemistry students. The successful applicant will be expected to teach biochemistry and general chemistry courses while demonstrating a strong commitment to establishing a productive research program with undergraduates and actively seeking external funding. The Chemistry Department is ACS certified, and our equipment includes a 400-MHz NMR, AFM, HPLC, GC-MS, GC, FTIR, DLS, MP-AES, Fluorimeter, and UV/VIS. The Carthage faculty is firmly committed to the liberal arts tradition and interdisciplinary work. Carthage also offers small class sizes, start-up funds for research, conference travel, and the opportunity to teach, mentor, and advise diverse undergraduates at a liberal arts college. A demonstration of teaching ability will be required at the final interview. More information about the Department may be found at http://www.carthage.edu/chemistry/.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Biochemistry or Chemistry by August 2027.
Commitment to innovative curriculum development in chemistry.
Demonstrated record of or potential for successful undergraduate instruction.
Demonstrated record of or potential for engagement of undergraduate students in scholarship.
Enthusiasm for educating students from widely varying backgrounds.