Tenure Track Faculty Position in Organic/Organometallic Synthesis

University of Mississippi; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Mississippi invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor starting August 2027. We seek an organic/organometallic synthetic chemist who will build an externally funded program, teach undergraduate and graduate students, and contribute to service.

Expertise in organic or organometallic chemistry, especially macromolecular synthesis and green/sustainable chemistry, and areas complementing current programs, are strongly

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or closely related field.
• Postdoctoral experience in synthetic chemistry is strongly preferred.
• Evidence of teaching excellence at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Responsibilities

• Establish an externally funded, nationally recognized research program.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in organic/organometallic chemistry; develop new curricula as needed.
• Mentor and supervise undergraduate and graduate students; supervise postdocs and graduate researchers.
• Engage in departmental, college, and university service and professional service.

Skills

Organic chemistry

Organometallic synthesis

Education

PhD in Chemistry

Job description

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Mississippi invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor starting in August 2027. We seek an outstanding organic/organometallic synthetic chemist who will establish a vigorous, externally funded research program, excel in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and contribute to departmental, college, and university service.

Individuals with expertise in any area of organic or organometallic chemistry, especially with research interests in synthetic chemistry of macromolecules and/or green/sustainable chemistry, and in those areas complementing active research programs in the Department, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. and relevant postdoctoral experience in synthetic chemistry or a closely related field. The Department has 17 tenured and tenure-track faculty, 10 teaching faculty, and a vibrant graduate Ph.D. program. Construction of a new $175M STEM education facility was completed in 2024 fostering interdisciplinary opportunities to fulfill our commitment to excellence in chemical education.

The successful candidate is expected to establish a nationally recognized, externally-funded research program; provide mentorship for graduate and undergraduate researchers; demonstrate excellence in teaching; and perform service to the department, college, university, and community (https://visitoxfordms.com/).

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until an adequate applicant pool is established. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to submit their materials by October 15, 2026. Applications must be submitted online (careers.olemiss.edu) and should include a cover letter, a current CV, research plans, and a teaching philosophy statement. During the online application process, applicants will be prompted to provide the names and email addresses of three professional references that will provide letters of recommendation.

The University of Mississippi has a Carnegie classification of R1 and is rated a “Great Colleges to Work For” by the Chronicle of Higher Education. The University of Mississippi is an EOE / AA / Minority / Female / Vet / Disability / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Title VI / Title VII / Title IX / 504 / ADA / ADEA employer.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Develop and maintain a strong, independent research program that attracts external funding and produces high-quality scholarly publications.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in organic chemistry, including both lecture and laboratory components.
• Actively mentor and supervise undergraduate and graduate students in research.
• Contribute to service activities that support the mission of the department, university, and profession.

• Lead an independent, externally funded research program that produces high-impact scholarly publications and advances the field of organic or organometallic chemistry.
• Teach assigned undergraduate and graduate courses (lecture and laboratory), develop new courses as needed, and incorporate modern pedagogical practices.
• Recruit, mentor, and supervise undergraduate research students, M.S. students, and Ph.D. students, including serving on thesis and dissertation committees.
• Actively seek and secure external research funding from federal agencies (e.g., NSF, NIH, DOE), foundations, and other sources.
• Participate in departmental governance, including serving on committees related to curriculum, instrumentation, safety, graduate admissions, and faculty searches.
• Contribute to college and university service through participation in broader academic committees and initiatives.
• Engage in professional service, such as reviewing manuscripts, grant proposals, and serving on conference or professional society committees.