Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry

Wilkes University • Wilkes-Barre, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Wilkes University's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Chemistry specializing in Organic Chemistry, pending final budget approval, with an expected start in August 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate organic chemistry lectures and laboratories, as well as additional undergraduate chemistry courses aligned with departmental needs and the candidate's expertise. The current teaching load is 24 formula hours per academic year, equivalent to a 4/4 teaching load.

The department seeks a candidate committed to undergraduate education, evidence-based teaching practices, and meaningful student mentorship. The appointee is expected to establish an active, sustainable research program that engages undergraduate students and contributes to scholarly productivity through presentations, publications, and other appropriate professional activities. Research plans should be feasible at a primarily undergraduate institution and provide meaningful opportunities for student participation. Candidates are encouraged to consider existing departmental instrumentation and opportunities for external funding.

Additional duties include academic advising, curriculum development, and service to the department, college, and university. The position will remain open until filled, with preference given to applicants who submit all required materials by November 13, 2026. The appointment is contingent upon a thorough background screening.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related field completed by August 2027.
• Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching and student success.
• Evidence of effective teaching or strong potential for instructional effectiveness.
• Potential to establish a productive research program involving undergraduate students.
• Research plans feasible within a primarily undergraduate institution, with meaningful opportunities for undergraduate student participation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching organic chemistry lectures and/or laboratories.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate researchers.
• Ability to teach additional undergraduate chemistry courses.
• Familiarity with evidence-based teaching practices.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Research plans that consider existing departmental instrumentation and opportunities for external funding.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate organic chemistry lectures and laboratories, along with additional chemistry courses as assigned.
• Develop and maintain an active, sustainable research program that meaningfully involves undergraduate students.
• Contribute to scholarly productivity through presentations, publications, and other appropriate professional activities.
• Mentor and advise students in their academic and professional development.
• Contribute to curriculum development.
• Participate in service to the department, college, and university.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree