Assistant Professor- Chemistry

Wayne State University • Detroit, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Chemistry at Wayne State University invites applications for a full-time, benefits-eligible, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in broadly defined Organic Chemistry, with a focus on interdisciplinary biomedical research. The academic-year faculty appointment is nine months, with an expected start date of August 18, 2027. The successful candidate will conduct research in a contemporary analytical or organic chemistry area and teach Chemistry courses at undergraduate and graduate levels. They will publish in leading peer-reviewed journals, seek external funding for their research program, direct graduate students’ research and thesis work, and contribute to department, college, and university service consistent with good faculty citizenship.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in a field of specialization or a related area. Their research experience and publication record should indicate the ability to maintain a high-profile, fundable, contemporary research program. Required application materials include a one-page cover letter, curriculum vitae, a three- to five-page research plan, and a one-page teaching statement. Applicants should also arrange for three recommendation letters to be emailed directly by their writers. The committee expects to begin reviewing applications on December 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in a field of specialization or a related area.
• Research experience indicating the ability to maintain a high-profile, fundable, contemporary research program.
• Research publications in leading journals appropriate to the discipline.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in a broadly defined contemporary analytical or organic chemistry area, focused on interdisciplinary biomedical research.
• Teach Chemistry courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Publish research results in leading peer-reviewed journals.
• Seek external funding to support the research program.
• Direct graduate students’ research and thesis work.
• Perform department, college, and university duties appropriate for good faculty citizenship.

What This Job Offers

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