AssistantAssociate Professor of Physical or Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry

Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Physical or Inorganic Chemistry Department of Chemistry

State Role Title:Associate Professor

Hiring Range: Commensurate with education and experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia State University

Location:Virginia State University

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Virginia State University (VSU) a public and comprehensive 1890 Land Grant institution and historically black college/university (HBCU) founded in 1882 were seeking qualified applicants for the Fall 2026 Spring 2027 academic year in the Department of Chemistry. This is a 9/10 month tenure-track instructional (teaching/research) faculty appointment in the College of Natural and Health Sciences. Exceptionally qualified applicants may be considered for additional assignments and affiliated appointments subject to the needs of the
college and university.

At VSU where Greater Happens Here we offer 36 undergraduate 17 graduate and 2 doctoral degree programs and 8 certificate programs across six academic colleges.) Instructional (Teaching/Research) facultys primary responsibilities require them to teach up to 15 credit hours per semester in-person and/or online (both synchronous and asynchronous).

VSU faculty must provide and engage students during regular office hours to meet and promote student engagement and success. Other responsibilities include conducting research; advising recruiting and retaining students; participating in designated academic ceremonies such as but not limited to: Convocation Founders Day and Commencement; attending departmental school and university meetings; serving on departmental school and university committees; and performing duties defined and assigned by the departmental chair.

It is also a condition of employment that within thirty (30) days of hire you are required to submit documentation to the hiring authority that you have the academic qualifications for the faculty position in which you are hired. Failure to comply with this documentation requirement and/or misrepresent your professional credentials in any manner may result in revocation of your contract and/or termination of your faculty appointment with VSU.

Faculty rank eligibility will be reviewed and determined in accordance with the guidelines outlined in the VSU Faculty Handbook.

Minimum Qualifications

Earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Physical Chemistry Inorganic Chemistry or a closely related subdiscipline at
the time of appointment.

Significant contribution to the area of specialization higher education or profession/industry.

Engagement in professional development activities related to research such as attending workshops
seminars or training sessions to enhance research skills and knowledge.

Teaching proficiency in the respective areas of interest.

Demonstrated proficiency in engaging diverse and non-traditional students effectively.

Ability to effectively promote and enhance the culturally and educationally diverse student populations.

Proficiency and willingness to adapt and implement emerging pedagogies through traditional instruction
and experiential learning methodologies.

*Virginia State University requires that faculty be appropriately credentialed to teach assigned courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. VSU demonstrates compliance with its Faculty Credentialing Policy #2301 for all applicable education experience licensure and certification requirements in the selection and hiring of its faculty.

Additional Considerations

Record of research publication and/or scholarly activity as appropriate to the discipline preferred.

Demonstrated research experience in a higher education setting including a track record of scholarly publications conference presentations or externally funded research projects.

Experience with designing and conducting research studies including quantitative and qualitative research methods.

Demonstrated record of teaching experience at the university level including online instruction.

Demonstrated proficiency and prior experience utilizing instructional technologies/learning management systems. (i.e. Banner/Canvas).

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.

You must include a current resume/c.v. and a letter of interest in your application. Three (3) letters of recommendation and official transcripts will be required before hire. (faculty only)

Virginia State University 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. VSU encourages and invites minorities women individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY:

Virginia State University only accepts applications for this position through the on-line state Recruitment Management System (PageUp). Faxed e-mailed and mailed applications and/or attachments will not be accepted. The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume or manually listed in the Relevant Work History section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application therefore it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application or a state application lacking in detail may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

The selected candidate will be subject to an extensive and complete background check which may include fingerprinting. The candidate may be required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest as a condition of employment if applicable.

Employment-based visa sponsorship at Virginia State University (VSU) is not guaranteed and will be evaluated carefully on a case-by-case basis. Federal law does not require employers to provide immigration sponsorship and VSU is not obligated to offer it. Employment at VSU does not permit an individual to work in the United States unless the appropriate employment authorization has been obtained and verified in accordance with federal immigration compliance requirements.

Contact Information

Name: Boatemaa Nyarko-Brentuo

Phone:

Email:

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.