Assistant Professor - Chemistry

Spelman College (Old); Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Spelman College invites applications for tenure-track positions in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, beginning August 2027. We seek teacher-scholars committed to excellence in chemistry education and undergraduate mentoring.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, or Biochemistry, with a 3/3 teaching load and a strong record of scholarship, curriculum development, advising, and research

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, or Biochemistry strongly preferred.
• Ability to teach undergraduate courses in Analytical, Biochemistry, or Organic Chemistry.
• Teaching load of 3/3.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduates in chemistry and biochemistry.
• Contribute to curriculum development efforts.
• Advise and mentor students; supervise undergraduate research.

Education

Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, or Biochemistry

Job description

Position Information

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must maintain authorization throughout employment. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
This position is contingent upon the availability of sufficient funding.

About the College

Spelman College seeks teacher/scholars dedicated to excellence in teaching and to the continued enhancement of the academic environment for students and colleagues. Founded in 1881, Spelman College is a private four-year liberal arts college located in Atlanta, GA. The oldest historically Black college for women in the United States, Spelman is a member of the Atlanta University Center Consortium and Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education.

Position Description

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry invites applications for tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor to begin August 2027.
We seek outstanding teacher-scholars dedicated to excellence in the chemical and biochemical sciences. The department is an American Chemical Society ( ACS ) approved program, which has a strong, proven reputation for educating and training women of African descent to excel in STEM fields. The successful candidate will have a doctorate in chemistry or a related area and be able to teach courses at the undergraduate level in at least one or more of the traditional sub-disciplinary areas of chemistry in Analytical, Biochemistry, or Organic Chemistry. The teaching load is 3/3. The position also requires contributing effectively to curriculum development efforts, advising and mentoring students, providing service to the department and college, and establishing a competitive and highly productive undergraduate research program. The research can be in one of the fields mentioned previously or an interdisciplinary field involving the area such as bioanalytical chemistry. Candidates with a demonstrated commitment to working with women and underrepresented minority students through teaching, mentoring, and research are especially encouraged to apply. All courses are taught in-person.

Priority review for applications will begin on October 23, 2026.
The application will close on November 2, 2026.

This position is contingent upon the availability of sufficient funding.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, or Biochemistry strongly preferred for these positions. We will also consider interdisciplinary areas.

Posting Number

Posting Number F740P

Open Date

Open Date 09/18/2026

Close Date

Close Date 11/02/2026

EEO Statement

Spelman College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a smoke‑free campus.

Deadline to Receive Letter(s) of Reference

Deadline to Receive Letter(s) of Reference 11/02/2026

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae
• Transcripts (unofficial)
• Research Statement
• Teaching Philosophy
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

Optional Documents

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