Assistant Professor, Biochemistry & Chemistry

Description

The department of Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics at the University of Mount Union, an ACS approved program, invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Chemistry and biochemistry position to begin August 1, 2027. Our department of eleven faculty members strives for excellence in student learning through interactions in the classroom, working together in teaching labs, and undergraduate research experiences.

Responsibilities

Teaching responsibilities may include courses in general chemistry, organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, and biochemistry. Development of a strong undergraduate research program is required.

Qualifications

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Chemistry or Biochemistry; ABD will be considered. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy and statement of research interests to www.mountunion.edu/employment. Three letters of recommendation will be requested of applicants after the initial review. Please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Scott Mason, masonss@mountunion.edu, with any questions. Review of applications will begin September 18, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Descriptive Information

The University of Mount Union is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Mount Union prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, marital or parental status, pregnancy, disability, or genetic information in student admissions, ?nancial aid, educational or athletic programs, or employment as now or may hereafter be required by University policy and federal or state law.

The University of Mount Union, a private Midwestern institution founded in 1846, o?ers a rigorous and relevant academic program that is grounded in the liberal arts tradition. Mount Union’s more than 2,300 students can select from 56 broad-based and career speci?c undergraduate majors as well as master’s programs in physician assistant studies and education and a doctoral program in physical therapy. Known for its academic excellence and personal approach, the institution boasts a 13:1 student-faculty ratio and a curriculum delivered by dedicated faculty members, 87% of whom hold terminal degrees in their ?elds.

Since 2005, nearly $110 million has been invested in the construction and renovation of modern facilities including a recreation center, apartment-style housing options, health, and medical sciences facility, and performing arts center. Primarily residential in nature, Mount Union’s picturesque 123-acre campus is located in Alliance, OH (Population23,000), within 80 miles of both Cleveland and Pittsburgh. The 162-acre Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center is located six miles away.

The University’s endowment is in excess of $141 million. The University strives to make its exceptional educational experience accessible to students of all ?nancial backgrounds. Its increasingly diverse campus community bene?ts from a student-centered approach and array of activities for cultural, civic, and social development. Students experience outstanding opportunities for success after graduation, both in the workforce and in graduate study. For more information,

visit www.mountunion.edu