Tenure Track Assistant Professor

Fordham University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fordham University’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Inorganic Chemistry beginning in Fall 2027 at the Rose Hill campus. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Chemistry and have postdoctoral research experience.

Areas include coordination, bioinorganic, organometallic, catalysis, and solid-state materials chemistry. The successful applicant will establish a strong, externally funded research program engaging undergraduate

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry completed by start date.
• Postdoctoral research experience in inorganic chemistry or related areas.

Responsibilities

• Establish an externally funded research program engaging undergraduate researchers.
• Teach inorganic chemistry lectures and laboratories; contribute to general chemistry or related courses as needed.

Skills

Postdoctoral experience

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry

Job description

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Fordham University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Inorganic Chemistry beginning in Fall 2027 at the Rose Hill campus. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Chemistry and have postdoctoral research experience. Areas of specialization include experimental and theoretical approaches in inorganic chemistry, broadly defined, including coordination chemistry, bioinorganic chemistry, organometallic chemistry, catalysis, and solid-state/materials chemistry.

The successful applicant is expected to establish a strong, externally funded research program that engages undergraduate researchers and leads to publications in peer‑reviewed journals. Teaching responsibilities will include inorganic chemistry lecture and laboratory courses, with the possibility of teaching general chemistry or courses aligned with the candidate's expertise.

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York. The University offers an exceptional education rooted in the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students across nine colleges and schools. With campuses in the Bronx, Manhattan, Westchester County, and London, Fordham provides access to a broad network of academic, medical, industrial, and cultural institutions that support teaching, research, and professional development. Guided by its Jesuit traditions, Fordham is committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Fordham is located on the Rose Hill campus in the Bronx. The Department offers ACS‑certified B.S. degrees in Chemistry and Biochemistry and serves a diverse population of pre‑health and STEM students. Undergraduate research is a central component of the Department's mission. Faculty maintain active programs of scholarship that integrate research and teaching through close collaboration with undergraduate researchers. The Department maintains modern research instrumentation and facilities that support faculty scholarship and undergraduate research. Many students remain active in research for multiple years, developing into independent researchers who contribute to conference presentations and peer‑reviewed publications and go on to top graduate, medical, and professional programs.

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.