Assistant or Associate Professor

ACS; Butte (MT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana Technological University’s Chemistry Department invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant or associate professor level, with expertise in inorganic, computational, biochemistry, and/or analytical chemistry.

The successful candidate will develop and teach courses at undergraduate and graduate levels, advise and mentor students, conduct sponsored research, and participate in departmental activities while building an externally funded program aligned with

Qualifications

• Earned doctoral degree by Aug 16, 2027 in chemistry or closely related field with emphasis in inorganic chemistry, computational chemistry, biochemistry, and/or analytical chemistry.
• Experience developing sponsored research and externally funded programs.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in multiple subfields.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor students and collaborate across disciplines.
• Postdoctoral experience and university teaching experience are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Conduct sponsored research and secure external funding.
• Participate in departmental activities and contribute to the profession.

Skills

Undergraduate/Graduate teaching

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Research leadership

Mentoring students

Education

Doctoral degree in Chemistry

Postdoctoral experience (preferred)

Job description

The Chemistry Department at Montana Technological University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position, at the rank of assistant or associate professor, with expertise in one more of the following subfields: inorganic chemistry, biochemistry, computational chemistry, and/or analytical chemistry. Candidates must be prepared to develop and teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, conduct sponsored research, participate in departmental activities, and serve the profession. The successful applicant will be expected to develop and maintain an externally funded research program, preferentially in alignment with the university’s priorities in areas of energy, critical minerals, environmental restoration, or other national strategic needs.

The candidate must hold an earned doctoral degree by the position start date of August 16, 2027 in chemistry, or a closely related field, with an emphasis in inorganic chemistry, computational chemistry, biochemistry, and/or analytical chemistry. Postdoctoral or other postgraduate experience is preferred but not required. University level teaching experience in chemistry is preferred. The candidate's experience must reflect an ability to conduct novel, impactful research relevant to the areas of interest identified above. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate an ability to utilize effective pedagogies to create impactful classroom experiences for our students. Finally, the ideal candidate will have good interdisciplinary skills and the ability to interact productively with colleagues and students in a collaborative environment.