Chatham University
Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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About the role
- Chatham University welcomes your interest in employment opportunities and encourages you to review open positions.
- Please note that Chatham does not accept unsolicited applications.
- Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry The Science Department at Chatham University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry to begin August 9, 2027.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a productive scholarly agenda appropriate to a primarily undergraduate institution.
- Develop and maintain an active undergraduate research program
- Support laboratory safety, chemical hygiene, and effective laboratory pedagogy.
Requirements
- Ability to teach organic chemistry lecture and laboratory courses
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
- Demonstrated potential for effective undergraduate teaching.
- Commitment to inclusive, student-centered teaching, advising, and mentoring.
- Ability to develop a sustainable research program involving undergraduate students.
Nice to have
- 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.
- Cover Letter addressing teaching, research, and fit with Chatham's Science Department.
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Statement
Compensation
- Teach an annual load of 18 credits (approximately 6 courses).
Benefits
- Advise undergraduate students in chemistry, biochemistry, pre-health, and related pathways.
- Optional discussion of practices that support equity and inclusion within other application materials.
- The department emphasizes strong foundational science instruction, experiential learning, undergraduate research, student-centered advising, and preparation for graduate and professional study.
- Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity.
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