Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry

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The Science Department at Chatham University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry to begin August 9 2027. This is a 9-month faculty appointment. We seek a teacher-scholar with expertise in organic chemistry who is committed to excellent undergraduate teaching student-centered mentoring laboratory instruction advising and contributing to an ACS-accredited/ACS-approved chemistry and biochemistry curriculum.

This position will provide stable faculty leadership for the organic chemistry sequence including Organic Chemistry I and II and associated laboratory instruction. Organic chemistry supports multiple Science Department majors and pre-health pathways and serves as a prerequisite for advanced chemistry biochemistry and laboratory coursework. This position restores essential instructional capacity and supports continuity in a high-enrollment multi-program course sequence.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Teach an annual load of 18 credits (approximately 6 courses)
• Teach undergraduate organic chemistry lecture and laboratory courses
• Contribute to general chemistry advanced chemistry electives or other courses aligned with departmental need and candidate expertise
• Maintain a productive scholarly agenda appropriate to a primarily undergraduate institution
• Develop and maintain an active undergraduate research program
• Advise undergraduate students in chemistry biochemistry pre-health and related pathways
• Mentor students in research academic planning and career preparation
• Support laboratory safety chemical hygiene and effective laboratory pedagogy
• Participate in curriculum development assessment advising departmental and University service
• Contribute to the continued strength of the departments ACS-accredited/ACS-approved chemistry and biochemistry programs

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry Organic Chemistry or a closely related field by the time of appointment
• Demonstrated potential for effective undergraduate teaching
• Ability to teach organic chemistry lecture and laboratory courses
• Commitment to inclusive student-centered teaching advising and mentoring
• Ability to develop a sustainable research program involving undergraduate students

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as the instructor of record for organic chemistry lecture and/or laboratory courses
• Experience mentoring undergraduate research
• Research interests that can be supported in a small-college setting
• Postdoctoral or industry-equivalent experience
• Familiarity with ACS expectations for undergraduate chemistry and biochemistry programs
• Interest in contributing to pre-health biochemistry or interdisciplinary science programs

Applications accepted only via link is and follow the instructions to complete the application process. To ensure full consideration please include:

• Cover Letter addressing teaching research and fit with Chathams Science Department
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Statement
• Research Statement including plans for undergraduate research
• Optional discussion of practices that support equity and inclusion within other application materials
• Contact information for three professional references

All application materials should be uploaded at the same time at the time of application. The system will not allow applicants to make edits to their applications after submission.

Applications should be received by October 19 for full consideration. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

The Science Department at Chatham University offers undergraduate programs in biology biochemistry chemistry mathematics and neuroscience as well as graduate programs that support students preparing for careers in health professions research education and related fields. The department emphasizes strong foundational science instruction experiential learning undergraduate research student-centered advising and preparation for graduate and professional study.

Chatham University strives to promote a campus environment that understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing individuals intercultural competence. We actively work to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus which promotes employee and student success and retention.

Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity inclusion and equity. Chatham University does not discriminate on the basis of race creed color religion gender gender identity gender expression sex (including pregnancy childbirth reproductive health decisions or related medical conditions) sexual orientation age national origin age disability genetic information veteran status marital or family status political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.