Assistant Professor - Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry invites applications for tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor to begin August 2027.

We seek outstanding teacher-scholars dedicated to excellence in the chemical and biochemical sciences. The department is an American Chemical Society (ACS) approved program, which has a strong, proven reputation for educating and training women of African descent to excel in STEM fields. The successful candidate will have a doctorate in chemistry or a related area and be able to teach courses at the undergraduate level in at least one or more of the traditional sub-disciplinary areas of chemistry in Analytical, Biochemistry, or Organic Chemistry. The teaching load is 3/3. The position also requires contributing effectively to curriculum development efforts, advising and mentoring students, providing service to the department and college, and establishing a competitive and highly productive undergraduate research program. The research can be in one of the fields mentioned previously or an interdisciplinary field involving the area such as bioanalytical chemistry. Candidates with a demonstrated commitment to working with women and underrepresented minority students through teaching, mentoring, and research are especially encouraged to apply. All courses are taught in-person.

Priority review for applications will begin on October 23, 2026.
The application will close on November 2, 2026.

This position is contingent upon the availability of sufficient funding.