Open Rank Professor of Chemistry

About King University

Founded in 1867, King University is a comprehensive Christian university located in Bristol, Tennessee. King is dedicated to providing students with a rich and rigorous academic experience that integrates faith, learning, and service in a close-knit, student-centered community.

King University invites applications for a full-time appointment for an Open Rank Professor of Chemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences beginning in January 2027 or August 2027, depending on candidate availability. ABD candidates encouraged to apply. King University maintains a collegial faculty from a cross-section of Christian traditions. Students and faculty members often develop deep connections with one another.

Although primarily a teaching institution, King recognizes research accomplishments in faculty evaluation and King students often go on to graduate and professional schools. The integration of faith and learning is central to King's mission. Applicants should be professing Christians who can articulate their faith and its influence on the vocation of teaching the discipline.

ABD or possess the Ph.D. degree in Chemistry or a closely-related field and have the ability to teach a combination of introductory-level chemistry courses (such as General Chemistry and Intro Chemistry) along with upper level chemistry courses (such as Inorganic Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Instrumental Analysis, Forensic Chemistry, etc.). Applicants should exhibit an enthusiasm for teaching and an interest in supervising undergraduate research.

Ph.D. degree in Chemistry (with a focus in an area such as Inorganic Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Forensic Chemistry, and/or Analytical Chemistry), one or more years of full-time teaching experience, and experience leading undergraduate research.

The appointed applicant will teach courses and laboratory sections for majors and non-majors, design and revise courses, contribute to program evaluation, participate in student advising and mentoring, and hold at least five office hours per week. Participation in university committees, campus life, and community service is also expected.