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Assistant Professor of Chemistry (3 positions to be filled)

Sam Houston State University · Huntsville, TXtoday

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Why it is interesting. Three new tenure-track lines in a growing department, with ACS-certified programs

Generalist PhD-friendlyPostdoc bridge Publishes regularlyRoom for your own research Realistic requirements

Heads-up: Portfolio required

Adjacent materials rolePh.D. in Chemistry; physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, and related or multidisciplinary areas of chemistry

Seniority: Entry level
Work: On-site
Type: Full-time
Degree: PhD
Role: Academic / Postdoc

Role details

Department

Chemistry

Full Time, Tenure Track

Open until filled: Yes

Requisition number: 202600124F

Usual Duties

The Department of Chemistry at Sam Houston State University is growing and seeks to hire three tenure-track faculty members in physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, and related or multidisciplinary areas of chemistry. Responsibilities include establishing a vigorous, externally fundable research program; mentoring and supervising undergraduate and graduate research students; and delivering excellent, engaging instruction in courses aligned with the candidates expertise.

The successful candidates will contribute to the departments ACS-certified B.S. in Chemistry, B.S. in Forensic Chemistry, and M.S. in Chemistry programs through undergraduate and graduate instruction, thesis advising, and graduate student recruitment.

Degree Requirements

Ph.D. in Chemistry

Experience Requirements

We seek physical chemists, inorganic chemists, and multidisciplinary chemists whose expertise complements the departments existing programs and expands opportunities for research and instruction. Postdoctoral research experience is preferred.

Other Requirements For The Position

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. The position will begin Fall 2027.

Special Instructions Summary

Review of application materials will begin October 23, 2026, and will continue until position is filled.

Interested candidates should submit an application letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts, research plan, teaching statement (including courses taught and courses the candidate is qualified to teach), and letters of recommendation at http://shsu.peopleadmin.com.

Please note that references provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email requesting a letter of recommendation when the application is submitted.

Three letters of recommendation are required. References will submit their letters through the reference link provided in the automated email from PeopleAdmin.

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with TitleVIIas interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an at will employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions.

Security-sensitive positions atSHSUrequire background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.

Physical Address

Human Resources Department

1831 University Ave, John W. Thomason Bldg. Suite 202

P.O. Box 2356

Huntsville, TX 77341-2356

SHSU Employment Office: (936) 294-1070

Email: [email protected]

Employment Portal: shsu.peopleadmin.com