FA27-046: Assistant Professor - Physical Chemistry

Role details

The Department of Chemistry at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for a continuing tenure-track academic year (nine-month) appointment in Physical Chemistry at the Assistant Professor level, to begin August 2027. The successful candidate will teach courses that support the Department of Chemistry with particular attention to physical chemistry. Teaching assignments will include courses and laboratories at both the undergraduate and graduate (M.S.) levels, including major and service courses in introductory chemistry.

The successful candidate will establish an independent research program in physical chemistry that engages undergraduate and M.S. students, seek external research funding, and publish scholarly work. Service activities in support of the Department of Chemistry, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the University are expected. More information about the SIUE Department of Chemistry can be found at www.siue.edu/arts-and-sciences/chemistry/

Terms of Appointment

Continuing tenure track academic year (nine month) appointment.

Minimum Qualifications

A Ph.D. in chemistry or a closely related field, or an equivalent international degree, is required by the start of the appointment.

Applicants must be capable of fostering a supportive and inclusive learning and work environment. This will be apparent through curriculum development, course content, and the incorporation of equitable classroom policies such as modeling inclusive, non-stereotypical language and using multiple methods of content delivery. By encouraging diverse participation, this inclusive environment will pervade research, service activities, and our efforts to serve and engage the community.

Application Process

Application materials must include a cover letter; curriculum vitae; statement of teaching philosophy; statement of research interests; unofficial transcripts; and contact information for at least three references. Applications must be submitted electronically through Interfolio.

Application Deadline

The application period will close on January 21, 2027

Applicants will be subject to a background check prior to an offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon satisfying all legal requirements as set forth by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in regard to employability in the United States. SIUE makes no representation, warranty, or agreement that third parties, including government agencies, will approve submitted documents, applications, or petitions for an H-1B visa or Optional Practical Training. SIUE is a state university – benefits under state sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas.

The State of Illinois requires that immigrant employees achieve H-1 status before they become eligible for certain benefits.

SIUE is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce. We will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation or veteran’s status. We encourage applications from women, underrepresented minorities, veterans and people with disabilities.

EEO Statement

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran's status.