Assistant Professor of Chemistry - Undergrad Research

DeSales University; Center Valley (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DeSales University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Chemistry beginning Fall 2027. The successful candidate will excel in undergraduate teaching, mentoring, and developing an undergraduate research program with emphasis on analytical chemistry and instrumentation.

The department emphasizes student-centered learning, hands-on training, and active use of shared instrumentation in teaching and research.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or closely related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in analytical chemistry and chemical instrumentation.
• Strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentoring.
• Clear ability and commitment to developing and sustaining an undergraduate research program.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in general and analytical chemistry, including laboratories.
• Develop, maintain, and actively use shared instrumentation resources in teaching and research.
• Establish an undergraduate research program, mentoring students in independent and course-based research.
• Contribute to curriculum development, program assessment, student advisement and departmental initiatives.
• Engage in service to the department, university, and broader community.
• Participate in faculty development opportunities and conferences.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Instrumentation

Undergraduate teaching

Mentoring

Curriculum development

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry

Tools

NMR spectrometer

UV-Vis spectrophotometer

Fluorescence spectrometer

GC-MS

HPLC

Job description

DeSales University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Chemistry beginning Fall 2027. The successful candidate will excel in undergraduate teaching, mentoring, and developing an undergraduate research program with emphasis on analytical chemistry and instrumentation.

The department emphasizes student-centered learning, hands-on training, and active use of shared instrumentation in teaching and research.