Assistant Professor, Chemistry, Non-tenure track

High Point University; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

High Point University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Chemistry with a focus on analytical chemistry and an anticipated start date of August 2027. The successful candidate will emphasize undergraduate teaching and student success, with special encouragement for those experienced in separations or environmental chemistry.

The position is 9 months, non-tenure track, eligible for multi-year extensions and promotions to Associate and Professor ranks.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry or closely related field required.
• Postdoctoral experience preferred.
• Commitment to undergraduate teaching and student success.
• Experience in separations or environmental chemistry encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Teach general and analytical chemistry and related laboratory courses.
• Develop an active undergraduate research program.
• Mentor undergraduate researchers and participate in departmental, school, and university service.
• Contribute to department and university activities.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Curriculum development

Service

Education

PhD in Chemistry

Postdoctoral experience preferred

Tools

NMR

LCMS

GCMS

HPLC

Job description

High Point University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Chemistry with a focus on analytical chemistry and expected start date of August 2027. Successful candidates will have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and student success. Candidates with experience in separations or environmental chemistry are especially encouraged to apply. This position is a 9-month, non-tenure track position eligible for multi-year contract extensions and promotion to Associate and Professor ranks.

EDUCATION:

A Ph.D. in chemistry or a closely related field isrequired; postdoctoral experience is preferred.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

P** rimary responsibilities**includeteachinggeneralandanalytical chemistry and related laboratory courses.

Additional** responsibilities** includedeveloping an active research program that involvesmentoring undergraduate research students andparticipatingin departmental, school, and university service.

High Point University is committed to a student-centered learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, hands‑on learning, and close faculty‑student engagement. Faculty teach in modern facilities within the 128,000-square‑foot Wanek School of Natural Sciences and have access to dedicated laboratory space, professional development support, startup funding, and advanced instrumentation including a JEOL 400 MHz NMR and Shimadzu LCMS, GCMS, and HPLC systems.

For additional information, please contact Dr. Todd Knippenberg ([e-mail]). Review of applications will begin October 15, 2026.