Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry

About the role

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About the role

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 department's 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.

How to Apply

Applications accepted only via (direct 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 Chatham's 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.

Additional information

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.