Assistant Professor of Chemistry in Physical Chemistry

Assistant Professor of Chemistry in Physical Chemistry Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position is not eligible for NEW sponsorship.

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana invites applications for a tenure track position at the level of assistant professor with expertise in physical chemistry, broadly defined.

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Montana State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in either experimental or theoretical physical chemistry. Appointments will be considered at the Assistant Professor level. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry or a related field by the anticipated start date of August 01, 2026. Candidates are expected to develop an internationally recognized, independent research program involving any area of experimental or theoretical physical chemistry.

Programs with interdisciplinary research themes are encouraged. Excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level is expected, and postdoctoral experience is desirable. We seek individuals who work professionally and effectively with individuals from all backgrounds, possess effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and have the ability to contribute positively to the academic success of the students and the mission of Montana State University.

As a tenure-track faculty member in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, the successful candidate will conduct research activities in Physical Chemistry and establish an independent, productive, externally funded, nationally-competitive research program. Duties also include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels in areas of chemistry that are of mutual interest to the Department and the candidate, advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, participating in appropriate departmental and university service functions, and collaborating with other faculty and departments to enhance scholarship and pedagogy at Montana State University.

We hope to attract applicants who can teach in a University community and have demonstrated ability in helping students from all backgrounds to succeed.

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related area by start date.
• Potential to establish an internationally recognized and externally funded independent research program.
• Potential to effectively teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

• Postdoctoral experience.
• Interest in and ability to establish multidisciplinary collaborative research.
• Commitment to excellence in graduate and undergraduate teaching and research.
• Demonstrated commitment to value and support students, faculty, and staff from all backgrounds.

• Be a dynamic and visionary scientist and educator who will advance MSU’s goals of outstanding research, teaching, and service.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Have an appreciation for all constituencies and continuously support, promote, and build a whole community, which includes people of many backgrounds.

References provided must be able to speak to the applicant’s research achievements and teaching potential. This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is one of Montana State University’s premier departments. We continually strive for excellence in all of MSU’s…