Assistant Professor

John Carroll University • University Heights, OH

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About The Position

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at John Carroll University seeks to fill a tenure track Assistant Professor position. Full consideration will be given to applications that are complete by November 14, 2025, although applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The anticipated hire start date will be January 2026 or August 2026 depending on the candidate's availability. The primary teaching duties of the successful candidate will be the organic chemistry sequence and potentially inorganic chemistry, general chemistry lecture courses, general-organic-biochemistry lecture and lab, or other courses in their area of specialty. The University is dedicated to teaching excellence that contributes to a rich intellectual environment. Summer teaching may also be available and includes additional compensation. Participation in undergraduate research is expected. Service to the university is required and reflects the institution's mission-driven priorities, community engagement expectations, and shared governance culture. Service to the department and the university is required. Professional and community service are strongly encouraged. These three components (teaching, research and service) are guided by the department's tenure policy. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS) and offers a program that leads to a B.S. in Chemistry, with optional concentrations in Biochemistry and Chemical Physics. The department currently includes four full-time tenured faculty, a research scholar in residence, a general chemistry lab coordinator, a half-time administrative assistant, a half-time laboratory technician, and a central stores manager who also serves as the chemical hygiene officer. A fifth tenured professor in chemistry currently serves as Associate Dean in the College of Arts and Sciences. The department graduates 10-20 majors each year, with approximately two-thirds engaging in research projects both on and off campus. The department is equipped with modern instrumentation including a 60 MHz NMR, ESR, GC, GC-MS, HPLC, IR, DSC, Fluorimeter, UV-Vis, Electrochemical, AA, ICP-OES, Microwave Synthesis and Polarimeter. For additional information on the University and the Department, please visit: jcu.edu/academics/chemistry

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in chemistry is required at the time of appointment
• Some teaching experience is desirable.
• The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to undergraduate education in a liberal arts environment
• Be familiar with pedagogical practices informed by chemistry education research, including active learning approaches.

Nice To Haves

• The ability to teach advanced undergraduate courses in their area of specialization
• A fundamental knowledge of and experience with course level assessment of learning outcomes will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• The primary teaching duties of the successful candidate will be organic chemistry lecture and laboratory courses
• Contribute to the teaching of inorganic chemistry, general chemistry lecture courses, general-organic-biochemistry lecture and lab, or other courses in their area of specialty
• Participation in undergraduate research
• Service to the university
• Service to the department
• Professional and community service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees