Assistant Professor, Chemistry, Non-tenure track

High Point University; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Startup funding

Access to advanced instrumentation

Job summary

High Point University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Chemistry with a focus on analytical chemistry, starting August 2027. The position is a 9-month, non-tenure track appointment eligible for multi-year extensions and promotion to Associate and Professor ranks. Candidates must hold a Ph.D.

in chemistry or a closely related field; postdoctoral experience is preferred. The role emphasizes undergraduate teaching and student success, with access to modern facilities, startup

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in chemistry or closely related field required; postdoctoral experience preferred.
• Experience in teaching general and analytical chemistry.
• Ability to mentor undergraduate research students and participate in service.

Responsibilities

• Teach general and analytical chemistry and related laboratory courses.
• Develop an active undergraduate research program with student mentorship.
• Participate in departmental, school, and university service.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Undergraduate teaching

Mentoring undergrad students

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry

Tools

JEOL NMR (400 MHz)

Shimadzu 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 is required; postdoctoral experience is preferred.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

Primary responsibilities include teaching general and analytical chemistry and related laboratory courses. Additional responsibilities include developing an active research program that involves mentoring undergraduate research students and participating in 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.

At High Point University the faculty and staff are devoted to ensuring every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people.

High Point University is a God, family and country school.

High Point University does not sponsor H1-B Visas.

High Point University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses.

The University encourages all applicants to apply.