Assistant Professor (Organic Chemistry) - 9 month appointment

Missouri State University; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Organic Chemistry (9-month). The candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate organic chemistry, supervise student researchers, and engage in scholarly activity aligned with our mission.

Responsibilities include developing a productive research program involving students, publishing, presenting, and contributing to departmental and university service.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in organic chemistry or a related field is required.
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and master’s-level courses.
• Evidence of mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
• Strong track record or potential for independent research in organic chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, including other interdisciplinary areas as needed.
• Conduct robust research with undergraduate and graduate students and seek extramural funding.
• Provide service at department, college, university, and professional levels.

Skills

Teaching undergraduate & graduate

Mentoring undergrad & grad students

Organic chemistry research

Independent research planning

Education

Ph.D. in organic chemistry or related field

Job description

Assistant Professor (Organic Chemistry) - 9 month appointment

Application Deadline:

Applications will be screened beginning October 22, 2026. Priority will be given to applicants who meet the screening start date; however, the position will remain open until filled or the search is terminated.

Position Title: Assistant Professor (Organic Chemistry) - 9 month appointment

Work Location: Springfield Campus

Out-of-State Employment: Out-of-state employment is limited to Arkansas, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., and subject to supervisor approval.

Department: Chemistry and Biochemistry

HR Home Department: 020700 COLLEGE OF NATL & APP SCIENCE

Pay Grade: Unclassified

Sponsorship Information: Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position may not be eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants.

Faculty Appointment Type: Term (if applicable): 9 month

Begin Date of Appointment: 08/09/2027

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

The Assistant Professor is a member of the ranked faculty with an intermediate academic rank who has demonstrated achievement in the areas of teaching, research, and professional service appropriate to the discipline. The Assistant Professor’s teaching responsibilities are assigned by the academic department head and may include serving as an academic advisor. The Assistant Professor engages in scholarly activities beyond those associated with teaching and is expected to demonstrate professional productivity in research, based upon the availability of resources and consistent with the mission of the University.

Description of Primary Duties

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Mo State is seeking a tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor with a specialty in experimental organic chemistry. Areas of specialty that may complement our department include (but are not limited to):

• Organic methodology/reaction development
• Medicinal chemistry
• Pharmaceutical chemistry
• Physical-Organic chemistry

Key responsibilities for the successful candidate will include:

• Teaching (40%): Effective undergraduate and graduate-level organic chemistry teaching. Teaching in other interdisciplinary areas and may be possible according to the successful applicant’s interests and Departmental needs.
• Research (40%): Robust research, incorporating undergraduate and graduate students, resulting in publications, presentations, and extramural funding, is expected.
• Service (20%): Service at the Departmental, College, University, and/or Professional level is required.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of Assistant Professor are prescribed in the Faculty Handbook.

Additional Qualifications

• Ph.D. in organic chemistry or a related field
• Clear potential for excellence in teaching undergraduate and master’s-level graduate courses
• Evidence of, or clear potential for, mentoring undergraduate and master’s-level graduate students
• High-caliber research experience in organic chemistry
• Well thought-out, robust plan of independent research activity, feasible for success at MSU, that incorporates undergraduate and master’s-level students to publish peer-reviewed reports, secure extramural funding, and train the next generation of scientists.

Link to Job Description: http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21377.htm

Non-Discrimination Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, [e-mail], 417-836-4252.

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Open Date: 09/01/2026