Assistant Professor of Chemistry

This is a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Chemistry position beginning Fall 2027. Teaching: Teach 24 contact hours per academic year. Primary teaching responsibilities will include analytical and physical chemistry. Additional teaching assignments may include general chemistry and other courses appropriate to the candidate’s background and departmental needs.

The ability to contribute to the interdisciplinary Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB) or Chemical Physics programs through teaching and undergraduate research is desirable. Student advising and recruitment: Advise undergraduate students and contribute to departmental and college efforts to recruit and retain students.

Scholarship: Develop and maintain a program of research and scholarship appropriate to an undergraduate institution and involving undergraduate students.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in chemistry or a closely related field is required (ABD considered). Candidates should be prepared to teach analytical and physical chemistry, including laboratories, and demonstrate experience with chemical instrumentation, potential for effective undergraduate teaching, and the ability to develop a research program involving undergraduates.

The ability to contribute to the BMB or Chemical Physics programs is desirable. Required application materials: Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement addressing the College’s mission, and a statement describing their research interests and plans for scholarship at an undergraduate institution.

The cover letter should address preparation to teach analytical and physical chemistry. Applicants should provide the names and contact information of three professional references. Letters of recommendation will be solicited from applicants selected for an interview. Applications received by December 14 will receive full consideration; position open until filled.

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Aquinas College values: Faith, Learning, Service and Community. Aquinas College offers an excellent benefits package that includes affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, ample paid holidays, paid sick time and short-term disability, and college-paid life and AD&D insurance. Additionally, Aquinas employees and their dependents are eligible for free tuition at Aquinas after one year of full-time employment.