Assistant Professor of Chemistry (Pharmaceutical Sciences)

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Assistant Professor of Chemistry (Pharmaceutical Sciences)

Hendrix College invites applications for a tenure-track position as an assistant professor of chemistry in the area of pharmaceutical chemistry to begin in August 2027. The successful candidate will work with other natural science faculty to launch a new Pharmaceutical Sciences major which is anticipated to start in August 2027. They will teach courses in pharmacology and toxicology, medicinal chemistry, and drug discovery and development and also be expected to contribute to the organic chemistry or biochemistry sequence of courses, depending on their area of expertise.

The position comes with competitive start-up funding and carries a full-time teaching load of six course equivalents per year, where one course equivalent comprises a lecture section or two lab sections. Doctorate at time of appointment is required, postdoctoral experience is preferred.

Celebrated among the country’s leading liberal arts colleges for academic quality, engaged learning opportunities and career preparation, vibrant campus life, and value, Hendrix has been named one of the nation’s Most Innovative Schools in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings and is featured in Colleges That Change Lives: 45 Schools That Will Change the Way You Think About Colleges.

The College seeks to extend its tradition of excellence in teaching and scholarship by attracting faculty who combine mastery of their disciplines with broad intellectual interests and commitment to the aims of a liberal arts college. Candidates who are excited to contribute to our new Via Hendrix curriculum, which combines hands-on work experience with a strong liberal arts education, are encouraged to apply.

Applications should include a cover letter addressing the candidate’s interest in teaching in a liberal arts environment, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching and research interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and graduate and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial are acceptable at this stage). In addition, three letters of recommendation should be requested and sent by e-mail to [email protected]. Applications can be submitted at www.hendrix.edu/jobs. Review of materials will begin November 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Please direct questions to Chemistry Department Chair Dr.

Peter Kett at [email protected], especially if you are interested in more information about the position in advance of applying.

Hendrix is a distinguished liberal arts college located in Conway, Arkansas, thirty miles from Little Rock at the foothills of the Ozark Mountains. The College, affiliated with the United Methodist Church, has a strong commitment to excellence in teaching liberal arts and career preparation. Hendrix College is an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be considered without regard to race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or any other characteristic specified by law. The College is committed to maintaining an atmosphere of civility and respect for all students, faculty, and staff.