Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Tenure-track
PhD-level Academic / Postdoc roles on Crosslinked list a median of $100k (225 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.
Review of applications began Sep 14; apply soon
Teach chemistry courses and build an undergraduate-focused research program in analytical, computational, inorganic, or materials chemistry.
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Why it is interesting. Teach polymer chemistry at the intermediate level and mentor undergraduates toward published research, with a pre-tenure sabbatical.
Might not be for you. Teaching-heavy liberal arts role; research is scaled to undergraduate participation.
Adjacent materials roleTenure-track chemistry faculty search naming materials chemistry among areas; teaches intermediate courses including polymer chemistry
- Review began
- Sep 14
- Seniority
- Entry level
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Degree
- PhD
- Role
- Academic / Postdoc
Role details
The DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY at DENISON UNIVERSITY invites applicants for a full-time tenure-track position starting in fall 2027, with expertise in or related to analytical, computational, inorganic, or materials chemistry. Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate level and the ability to develop a robust, independent research program that recruits and engages undergraduates to produce published research.
Teaching responsibilities include classroom and laboratory instruction at the introductory level, intermediate level (analytical, inorganic, physical, or polymer chemistry), and an advanced course in the candidate's field of expertise. Our department’s ACS-accredited program offers degrees in chemistry and in biochemistry and has excellent classroom and laboratory facilities with a broad range of available instrumentation for both teaching and research. See our website ( denison.edu/academics/chemistry-biochemistry ) for more information about our faculty, program, and facilities.
Denison University is an academically rigorous and nationally ranked residential liberal arts college, located in the village of Granville, 30 minutes from Columbus, Ohio, the state capital. The thriving Columbus metropolitan area offers a wide range of opportunities for dual-career families, includes excellent school systems, and hosts an array of cultural and artistic events ( columbusregion.com ). Denison offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
The college provides generous annual professional development funds, strong support for student and faculty research, a one-semester pre-tenure sabbatical, and a number of mentorship and professional development workshops and programs. Contributions to the life of the department, the institution, and the larger community are an essential part of fulfilling Denison’s mission, and the successful candidate is expected to engage in service activities in a way that is congruent with their work as a teacher-scholar. A Ph.D. and subsequent research experience are required. The priority date for full consideration is September 14, 2026.
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