Assistant Professor
About The Position
The Assistant Professor will teach chemistry courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research, recruit students at both levels, and establish an externally funded research program. The position also includes service through participation in shared governance of the university and department. The department will begin reviewing applicants on December 7, 2026. Desired candidates will propose research that strengthens existing departmental activities or addresses national and state research or workforce priorities in hypersonic materials, quantum computing, artificial intelligence, analytical chemistry, or chemical education. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; the University is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and interest, a proposed research description with equipment needs, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and three professional references with email contact information. Candidates should arrange for three recommendation letters to be uploaded. The listed required documents also include a research philosophy with startup budget and unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in chemistry or a closely related discipline.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; the University is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Nice To Haves
- Post-doctoral experience is highly desirable.
- A proposed research program that strengthens existing departmental research activities or addresses national and state research or workforce priorities in hypersonic materials, quantum computing, artificial intelligence, analytical chemistry, or chemical education.
Responsibilities
- Establish a vigorous, innovative, externally funded research program.
- Recruit and attract students at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
- Teach chemistry courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Mentor graduate and undergraduate students in research.
- Participate in shared governance of the university and department through service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
