Assistant Professor- Chemistry

Wayne State University; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne State University in Detroit invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Organic Chemistry with a biomedical interdisciplinary focus. The start date is August 2027 and the appointment is a 9-month academic year.

The successful candidate will conduct cutting-edge research, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, publish in top journals, and actively seek external funding while mentoring graduate students and contributing to departmental and university service.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry or related field required.
• Strong record of research publications in top journals.
• Ability to establish a fundable research program and secure external funding.
• Experience in mentoring graduate students and teaching at undergraduate/graduate levels.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in organic chemistry with interdisciplinary biomedical focus.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate chemistry courses.
• Publish research results in peer-reviewed journals.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Grant writing

Graduate student mentorship

Education

PhD in Chemistry or related field

Job description

Assistant Professor- Chemistry

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Assistant Professor- Chemistry at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

The Department of Chemistry at Wayne StateUniversity (https://clas.wayne.edu/chemistry) invites applications for atenure-track assistant professor position in Organic Chemistry, broadlydefined, with a focus on interdisciplinary biomedical research. The expectedstart date is August 18. 2027. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible academicyear (9-month) faculty position.

Job duties

Conduct research in any broadly defined contemporary analytical or organic chemistry area, with a focus on interdisciplinary biomedical research.

Teach Chemistry courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Publish research results in leading peer-reviewed journals.

Aggressively seek external funding to support the research program.

Direct graduate students’ research and thesis work.

Assume department, college, and university duties are consistent with and appropriate for good faculty citizenship.

Qualifications:

Education: Ph.D. in a field of specialization or related area.

Experience: Research experience that indicates the ability to maintain a high profile, fundable, and contemporary research program. Research publications in leading journals appropriate to the discipline.

School/College/Division:

H12 - College of Liberal Arts & Science

Primary department:

H1205 - Chemistry

Employment type:

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Academic/Faculty

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Salary minimum: TBD
• Salary hire maximum: TBD

Working conditions:

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between WSU and the WSU Chapter of the American Association of University Professors, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.