Assistant Professor of Chemistry Tenure-Track

Assistant Professor of Chemistry Tenure-Track

The Department of Chemistry at Morehouse College invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position beginning August 2027. Applications are encouraged in all fields, although scientists with training in biochemistry, bioinorganic chemistry, or chemical biology are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. in Chemistry, or a related field, and postdoctoral experience. Candidates who apply are asked to identify their strengths and experiences in assisting Black men and men of color from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds to accomplish curricular goals.

Responsibilities include teaching lectures and laboratories (a 3-3 load); teaching both introductory and advanced undergraduate courses. The successful candidate will also be expected to support the College's general education curriculum; advise and mentor undergraduate students; develop a strong externally funded research program in their field of expertise involving undergraduate students while maintaining a scholarly research and publication agenda; and provide service to the department and the College.

We also encourage faculty to be active in soliciting external funding through grants and other sources.

Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in Chemistry, or a related area; commitment to excellence in teaching; evidence for the development of a productive research/scholarship program; and service to the profession and community. Applications must be submitted via our online HR system, People Admin no later than October 1, 2026. Morehouse College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.