Assistant Professor, Analytical or Physical Chemistry (Tenure-Track)

Youngstown State University; Youngstown (OH); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Youthstown State University in Youngstown, OH, invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Analytical or Physical Chemistry (Tenure-Track). The successful candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate chemistry lecture and laboratory courses and develop an externally funded research program.

The department emphasizes hands-on learning, hosts an MS program, and participates in the PhD program in Materials Science & Engineering, offering collaboration across disciplines and mentoring of

Formación

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or closely related discipline by start date.
• Post-doctoral and teaching experience preferred.
• Established track record of peer-reviewed publications.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, organize, teach, and direct student success in graduate and undergraduate courses.
• Provide feedback to students and respond promptly via university tools.
• Develop and sustain an externally funded research program involving undergraduate, MS, and possibly Ph.D. students.

Conocimientos

Teaching experience

Analytical/Physical chemistry research

Grant writing

Educación

Ph.D. in Chemistry or closely related discipline

Descripción del empleo

Assistant Professor, Analytical or Physical Chemistry (Tenure-Track).

A committed analytical or computational chemist at the tenure-track assistant professor rank with a research specialization to teach graduate and undergraduate chemistry lecture and laboratory courses and develop and sustain an externally funded research program involving undergraduate, MS students, and possibly Materials Ph.D. students.

The YSU programs in Chemistry and Biochemistry housed in the Department of Chemical and Biological Sciences is comprised of 10 full-time tenure track faculty, 3 lecturers, over 100 majors in its BS programs and an active MS program with 25 students. The department offers a rich, hands-on ‘learning through research’ experience for its students. As part of the College of STEM, the department also participates in the YSU Ph.D. program in Materials Science & Engineering .

Position Information

Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources.

An Institution of Opportunity: YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives.

As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University’s mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU’s culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.

Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday, including some evenings, and the possibility of some weekend days.

Primary Location: Youngstown

Qualifications and Competencies

Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures:None

Sponsorship and/or Work Authorization Status: Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Chemistry or closely related discipline by the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:Post-doctoral and teaching experience. Established track record in conducting research leading to peer review publications.

Physical Requirements:In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this position will perform sedentary work.

Sedentary:work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs may be defined as Sedentary when walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other Sedentary criteria are met.

Supplemental Information

Supplemental Information:

• Please upload a teaching statement (max 2 pages).
• Please upload a proposed research plan (max 5 pages).
• Please upload all transcripts as one PDF file.

At time of hire, all candidates must provide official transcripts. Official transcripts must be provided in an unopened, sealed envelope and must bear the embossed or raised college seal, date and Registrar’s signature.

Position expected start date: August 2027 (fall semester)