Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Smith College•Northampton, MA

About The Position

The Department of Chemistry at Smith College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning July 1, 2027. The department welcomes candidates whose research interests are in computational or theoretical chemistry. The successful candidate will contribute to shared teaching in General Chemistry and teach upper-level courses aligned with their area of expertise. They will develop and maintain a dynamic curriculum responsive to the evolving needs of Smith’s diverse and talented student body, and establish an active research program with robust undergraduate student participation. The Department of Chemistry and the Program in Biochemistry have state-of-the-art facilities and instrumentation, and faculty are dedicated to active research programs involving undergraduate students. Smith College is located in Northampton, Massachusetts, and is a liberal arts college committed to excellence in teaching and research. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium, whose students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach. Smith College is committed to equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Chemistry or Biochemistry by the time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

Research interests in computational or theoretical chemistry.
Additional relevant experience, which may include postdoctoral research or college-level teaching.
Candidates from groups underrepresented in Chemistry are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Contribute to shared teaching in General Chemistry.
Teach upper-level courses aligned with the candidate’s area of expertise.
Develop and maintain a dynamic curriculum responsive to the evolving needs of Smith’s diverse and talented student body.
Establish an active research program with robust undergraduate student participation.