F0999 Tenure-Track AssistantAssociate Professor of Chemistry

Title: F0999 Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor of Chemistry

State Role Title:Faculty-Teaching/Research

Hiring Range: Commensurate with credentials and experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location:Norfolk State University

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Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Job Description
The Department of Chemistry at Norfolk State University invites applications for a 9-month tenure track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The department is a part of the College of Science Engineering and Technology and offers a diversity of options and tracks which lead to a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry visit We seek an accomplished teacher - scientist with a proven track record in teaching grantsmanship and experience at an institution with a profile such as Norfolk State. The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing NSUs research environment and contribute to the overall growth and success of the Departments plan for a new MS and PhD program. Review of Applications will begin February 10 2026 and continue until the position is filled. The selected candidate will begin August 2026. This position opened on January 12 2026 and there is a five consecutive workday minimum posting requirement.

Responsibilities
The successful candidates will join a cohesive faculty in the Department of Chemistry and share responsibilities in the management and oversight of the department educational program offerings. Additionally the successful candidates duties and responsibilities include teaching junior and senior level undergraduate lectures and laboratory courses advise and mentor undergraduate students contribute to grant-funded efforts and participate in departmental activities related to current and planned initiatives in support of the Chemistry programs.

NSU Teaching Philosophy for Underrepresented Populations
Norfolk State University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for all students regardless of background. Candidates must include a statement that reflects their philosophy and experience working with initiatives or with students and communities from underrepresented populations.

Norfolk State University
Norfolk State University is a comprehensive urban public doctoral granting institution committed to transforming students lives through exemplary teaching research and service. The University is a top ranked and largest in the Commonwealth of Virginia Historically Black College and University (HBCU) with nationally recognized STEM programs and enrolls 6000 students in over thirty undergraduate and nineteen on-line & in-person graduate programs. Norfolk State University garners over $20M in annual grant acquisitions has as an NCAA Division I athletic program with fifteen sports that boasts three regular season MEAC conference championships in mens basketball and a coveted marching band as winners of the 2024 Circle City Classic Battle of the Bands.

About the City of Norfolk
Norfolk is one of seven cities that make up the Hampton Roads Region. With a population of about two million Hampton Roads is the 33rd largest Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in the nation the 8th largest metro area in the Southeast and the 2nd largest between Atlanta and Washington is home to the worlds largest naval base the Port of Virginia one of the worlds leading maritime gateways and NATOs only North American headquarters (NATO Supreme Allied Commander Transformation). By virtue of its strategic location it is a cosmopolitan area with many minority groups from every corner of the world. Norfolk has big city amenities and attractions of arts and culture as well as cuisines of the Eastern Seaboard and is a home port for Carnival Cruise Lines year-round with other cruise lines using Norfolk as a addition the region boasts accessible parks riverfronts beaches and numerous festivals all favorable for weekend getaways.

EEO Statement
NSU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants without regard to age color disability gender national origin political affiliation genetic information race religion sexual orientation sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities women individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Chemistry Inorganic preferred from a nationally accredited institution of higher education.
2. Ability to teach junior and senior chemistry lectures and laboratory courses.
3. Demonstrated record of accomplishments in scholarly activities in Chemistry.
4. Skilled in the use of assessment instructional and online technology in support of students learning.
   
   

Additional Considerations

1. Demonstrated ability to learn and apply evidence-based instructional approaches for effective learning.
2. Demonstrated record of mentoring undergraduate students in research and in other discipline-relevant activities.
3. Demonstrated ability to communicate to a diverse student-body audience both verbally and in writing with emphasis applied to a commitment to diversity.
   
   

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

How to Apply

1. Candidates should submit:
2. State of Virginia application.A cover letter of interest outlining research agenda and teaching interests.
3. Current Curriculum Vitae.
4. Philosophy of Teaching.
5. Transcripts of highest degree conferred (unofficial transcripts are accepted; however official transcripts are required of finalists).Three letters of reference. Submitted directly to the Chair of the Chemistry Department Email: Subject: Position # F0999
   
   Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginias Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed emailed faxed or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only) must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or resumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position. Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history including sexual offender registry checks reference checks degree validation DMV (driving) records license verification and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to university employing officials. As a finalist you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-Verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
   
   

Contact Information

Name: Norfolk State University

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In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.