Tenure-Track Chemistry & Biochemistry Faculty (Computational)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

James Madison University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, beginning Fall 2027. We seek candidates with research or teaching interests in computational/theoretical chemistry and a commitment to undergraduate education.

JMU offers extensive instrumentation and a strong emphasis on mentoring undergraduates, with opportunities to develop an externally funded undergraduate research program and contribute to a vibrant

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field is required and a postdoctoral appointment is preferred.
• Candidates will be evaluated based on their potential to teach and conduct research in a way that increases the success of all students at a primarily undergraduate institution.
• Preference will be given to candidates that can contribute to the existing environmental data science or nuclear chemistry cohorts.

Responsibilities

• Teaching responsibilities include introductory and upper division courses and laboratories.
• Establishing an externally funded undergraduate research program is expected.
• Successful candidates will mentor undergraduates in research during the academic year and in the summer.

Skills

Teaching

Undergraduate mentoring

Curriculum development

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field

Job description

James Madison University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, beginning Fall 2027. We seek candidates with research or teaching interests in computational/theoretical chemistry and a commitment to undergraduate education.

JMU offers extensive instrumentation and a strong emphasis on mentoring undergraduates, with opportunities to develop an externally funded undergraduate research program and contribute to a vibrant