Assistant Professor of Chemistry

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith College invites applications for a tenure-track, full-time Assistant Professor in Chemistry, to begin July 1, 2027. We welcome candidates with research interests in computational/theoretical chemistry who will teach General Chemistry and upper-level courses aligned with their expertise.

A Ph.D. in Chemistry or Biochemistry is expected by the time of appointment; the successful candidate will establish an active, undergraduate-focused research program.

Qualifications

• PhD completed or expected by time of appointment.
• Candidates with strong computational/theoretical chemistry backgrounds.
• Commitment to undergraduate teaching and scholarly activity.

Responsibilities

• Teach General Chemistry and upper-level courses in area of expertise.
• Develop and maintain an active research program involving undergraduates.
• Contribute to Smith College's diverse and inclusive environment.

Skills

Computational chemistry

Theoretical chemistry

Undergraduate teaching

Education

PhD in Chemistry or Biochemistry

Job description

The Department of Chemistry at Smith College invites applications for a tenure-track, full-time position at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin July 1, 2027. We welcome candidates who have research interests in computational/theoretical chemistry. The successful candidate will contribute to our shared teaching in General Chemistry and will teach upper-level courses aligning with their area of expertise. A Ph.D. in Chemistry or Biochemistry is expected by the time of appointment; additional relevant experience may include postdoctoral research or college-level teaching. Candidates from groups underrepresented in Chemistry are encouraged to apply.

We seek a colleague to engage in developing and maintaining a dynamic curriculum that is responsive to the evolving needs of Smith’s diverse and talented student body. The Department of Chemistry (https://www.smith.edu/academics/chemistry) and the Program in Biochemistry (https://www.smith.edu/academics/biochemistry) have state-of-the-art facilities and instrumentation, and our faculty are dedicated to active research programs with undergraduate students. The successful candidate is expected to establish an active research program with robust undergraduate student participation.

In addition to a competitive benefits package, pay for newly-hired assistant professors with a terminal degree beginning the first year of the tenure clock in Fall 2027 is typically between $92,000-96,000. Salary decisions are dependent on several factors, including but not limited to teaching and work experience beyond the terminal degree, as well as market, disciplinary, and internal peer equity factors.

Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is the largest women’s college in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. Smith College offers opportunities to foster faculty success at every career stage, such as those listed here. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges. Details about the Department of Chemistry may be found at https://www.smith.edu/academics/departments-programs-courses/chemistry.

As set forth in our mission and values, Smith College is committed to promoting a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff and faculty. The College will not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by law. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination.