Professor and Director

Arizona State University • Tempe, AZ

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Molecular Sciences (SMS) at Arizona State University (ASU) invites applications for the position of Professor and Director of the School of Molecular Sciences. SMS is a distinguished unit at ASU, pioneering research and education in molecular sciences, chemistry, and biochemistry, and addressing real-world problems in energy, sustainability, and human health. It is part of The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and comprises 60 tenure-track and 30 non-tenure-track faculty. SMS serves over 1,900 undergraduate majors, 10,000 enrolled undergraduates, and 160 PhD and 50 MS students across three graduate programs. The school is dedicated to evolving educational offerings, including new degrees and online programs, and fostering interdisciplinary research. The Director will lead SMS with a broad, ambitious, and impactful vision, acting as a world-class scientist with proven leadership, strong interpersonal skills, a history of securing funding, a commitment to teaching innovation, and an interest in external stakeholder engagement. The Director will articulate a future vision for SMS as a field leader, aligning with the University Charter's goals. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is the academic core of ASU, focused on improving communities and supporting faculty professional development. The College guides students to become critical thinkers prepared for diverse careers. Arizona State University is a public research university, recognized for its inclusivity, public-value research, and community responsibility. It is a member of the AAU and has been named the #1 Most Innovative School by U.S. News & World Report for 11 consecutive years. ASU is a leader in reinventing higher education as the New American University, with its Phoenix metro location offering rich opportunities for research and engagement in molecular sciences, physical sciences, and engineering.

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or a closely related field.
• A distinguished scholarly record commensurate with the rank of tenured full professor
• Administrative experience relevant to the role

Nice To Haves

• An appreciation for a breadth of research areas within chemistry, biochemistry, and interdisciplinary sciences, including a commitment to working across disciplines, academic units, divisions, and schools.
• Demonstrated innovative and strategic leadership.
• Experience serving a broad student and/or faculty community.
• Commitment to supporting strong academic programs necessary for student success
• An informed grasp of key issues affecting faculty recruitment, retention, and promotion
• A vision for the future of the School of Molecular Sciences as a leader in the field, and a leadership plan that demonstrates a commitment to working with faculty, staff, students, and communities to advance the principles of the ASU Charter
• Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, students, and communities to advance the principles of the ASU Charter.

Responsibilities

• To lead a unit with a broad, ambitious, and impactful vision.
• To be a world-class scientist with demonstrated leadership ability, excellent interpersonal skills, and a strong track record of funding.
• A commitment to teaching innovation, and an interest in engaging with external stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

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