Professor of Chemistry

Penn State; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount for employees, spouses, and children

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Robust retirement plans

Job summary

Penn State University is inviting applications for a tenure-line faculty position at the rank of Professor in the Department of Chemistry. This role is focused on analytical and physical chemistry of materials, requiring an established research program.

The successful candidate will teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels and is expected to contribute significantly to research in nanoscale materials. This prestigious position offers competitive start-up packages and research space.

Qualifications

• Established research program in nanoscale materials.
• Strong desire to achieve excellence in teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Record of creative research accomplishments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and develop a strong independent research program.
• Teach and supervise undergraduate and graduate students.
• Contribute to departmental service and community.

Skills

Research in analytical and physical chemistry of materials

Teaching excellence

Electrochemical characterization

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field

Job description

## Professor of ChemistryApplylocations: Penn State University Parktime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: REQ\_0000079185# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. **Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.** **POSITION SPECIFICS**The Department of Chemistry at Penn State, University Park campus, invites applications for a tenure-line faculty position at the rank of **Professor**.This search is specific to the areas of analytical and physical chemistry of materials.The successful candidate will have an established and widely recognized research program focused on understanding structure-property relationships of nanoscale materials. Research programs that focus on single-entity analysis, including electrochemical characterization, are preferred. Research that complements existing departmental strengths in structurally-precise nanochemistry are of specific interest.Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field, a record of creative research accomplishments, a research plan clearly articulating future contributions to the field, and a strong desire to achieve teaching excellence at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The position features outstanding research space and a competitive start-up package.The anticipated starting date for this appointment is Fall 2026. The duties include research, teaching, supervision of student research at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and service to the university and the greater professional community. Candidates are expected to demonstrate interest in and capacity for developing a strong, independent research program, and teaching and mentorship excellence at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.Applications submitted electronically by July 15, 2026 will receive full consideration.In addition to submitting the Penn State application, an application must be submitted at **https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32145** that consists of a cover letter, current CV, one-page teaching statement and a statement of research interests that includes a ~1 page summary and a ~10-page narrative of research plans. For more information on the Penn State Chemistry Department and the application process, visit https://science.psu.edu/chem. Applicants will also need to arrange for three reference letters to be submitted to Academic Jobs Online.The Department of Chemistry at Penn State offers a stimulating environment that supports cutting-edge research in both traditional and interdisciplinary areas, including a 177,000 square foot chemistry research building on the University Park campus, excellent shared instrumentation facilities, and close interactions with the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences (https://www.huck.psu.edu), the Materials Research Institute (https://www.mri.psu.edu), the Institutes of Energy and the Environment (https://iee.psu.edu/home), and the Institute for Computational and Data Sciences (https://www.icds.psu.edu). **BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. **BENEFITS**Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.) **CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS**Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.**EEO IS THE LAW**Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.