Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
About The Position
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Utah State University (USU) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. The position will be located on the main Logan campus with an estimated start date of August 2026. Candidates should have a PhD in chemistry, or a closely related field, and research interests in an area broadly related to advanced energy sources and storage. The successful candidate is expected to engage with USU's new Energy Engineering Program (https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2024/energizing-utah). Application review will begin on December 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. This is a full-time, nine-month (academic year) appointment with a 50/40/10 division of effort between research, teaching, and service. Utah State University encourages interdisciplinary research, and USU faculty have a history of innovative interdisciplinary education, training, and research, including a strong commitment to supporting successful grant proposal writing.
Requirements
- PhD in chemistry or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated excellence in research (e.g., as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications) together with clear potential for significant and sustained future contributions in research and teaching.
Nice To Haves
- PhD or post-doctoral research experience in an energy-related field.
- A strong track record of scholarly publications.
- Evidence of effective teaching or mentoring.
Responsibilities
- develop an innovative, externally funded research program that achieves a strong national reputation for excellence
- demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching in a range of chemistry courses
- engage effectively in Departmental, College, University, and/or External service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
