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Professor of the Practice - Chemistry

Tufts University · Medford, MAtodayverified 7 h ago

PhD-level Academic / Postdoc roles on Crosslinked list a median of $101k (146 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.

Lead the Chemistry Master's programs, teach complementary courses, and build industry partnerships and student career pathways.

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Why it is interesting. Combines program leadership with building industry pipelines for Master's students in the chemical sciences.

Might not be for you. Administration, advising, and program-building dominate the role rather than bench research.

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Adjacent materials roleProfessor of the Practice in the Department of Chemistry at Tufts; leads Master's programs, teaches chemistry coursework and research methods

H-1B filings

Tufts University filed 6 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.

Most common titles: Postdoctoral Scholar, Assistant Professor, Lecturer. Median filed pay: $85K a year.

Universities are exempt from the H-1B cap, so roles here skip the lottery.

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Seniority
Staff/Principal
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Degree
PhD
Role
Academic / Postdoc

Role details

The Department of Chemistry at Tufts University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position as Professor of the Practice. The successful candidate will provide strategic and academic leadership for the Department’s Master’s programs while also playing a central role in preparing students for careers in the chemical sciences by connecting rigorous academic training with the skills and experiences needed for success in industrial, academic, and other professional settings.

This role focuses on leadership of the Department’s Master’s programs, graduate education, mentorship and career development for our students, and building connections between the Department, industry and other external partners. Through combined leadership, teaching, mentoring, and external-engagement responsibilities, the Professor of the Practice will play a critical role in the Tufts Chemistry Department. They will shape program strategy, curriculum, admissions, student progress and advising, professional development, program visibility, and recruitment.

They will cultivate and sustain relationships with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, and other external partners and develop and coordinate external work experiences. They will also contribute coursework that complements the Department’s upper-level and graduate curriculum and draws upon the candidate’s expertise, which may include modern research methods, professional skills, data analysis and interpretation, scientific communication, and chemical entrepreneurship. The successful candidate will be expected to identify opportunities for programmatic growth and innovation across all of these responsibilities.

Tufts University, founded in 1852, prioritizes quality teaching, highly competitive basic and applied research, and a commitment to active citizenship locally, regionally, and globally. Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. See the University’s Non-Discrimination statement and policy here https://oeo.tufts.edu/policies-procedures/non-discrimination/. If you are an applicant with a disability who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, please contact us by calling the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) at 617-627-3298 or at [email protected]. Applicants can learn more about requesting reasonable accommodations at https://oeo.tufts.edu/

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Common questions

Does Tufts University sponsor H-1B visas?

Tufts University has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the Professor of the Practice - Chemistry role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the Professor of the Practice - Chemistry role at Tufts University based?

This role is based in Medford, MA.

What degree is required for the Professor of the Practice - Chemistry role at Tufts University?

This role requires a PhD.