Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Position Title Assistant Professor of Chemistry Unit Name Sciences and Mathematics Salary Grade Faculty Number of Months 9 months Full-time or Part-time Full-Time Hours per week 40 Annual Salary or Hourly Rate Range Essential Duties

The successful candidate will teach Organic Chemistry, General Chemistry, instrumental courses and courses in their area of expertise.

Service to the department, university, and community is expected along with a commitment to the scholarship of teaching and learning at a diverse, primarily undergraduate institution. Applications should also have a viable research plan that incorporates undergraduate involvement. Additional start-up funding from NIH's MS INBRE (IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence) might be available if the research area relates to biomedical or public health fields.

Applicants may be considered that are near the completion of their doctoral degree, but completion of their degree within a year (August 2026) will be required for their continued employment. In addition to campus resources, Interactions and collaborations are also possible with Mississippi State University, a 25-minute drive from campus.

Minimum Qualifications

It is preferred that applicants have a doctorate in a suitable chemical field, and a commitment to the scholarship of teaching and learning.

Job Description Summary

Applications are invited for a tenure-track position in CHEMISTRY at the Assistant Professor level beginning August 2026. The successful candidate will teach Organic Chemistry, General Chemistry, instrumental courses and courses in their area of expertise.

Service to the department, university, and community is expected along with a commitment to the scholarship of teaching and learning at a diverse, primarily undergraduate institution. Applications should also have a viable research plan that incorporates undergraduate involvement. Additional start-up funding from NIH's MS INBRE (IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence) might be available if the research area relates to biomedical or public health fields.

Applicants may be considered that are near the completion of their doctoral degree, but completion of their degree within a year (August 2026) will be required for their continued employment. In addition to campus resources, Interactions and collaborations are also possible with Mississippi State University, a 25-minute drive from campus.

Mississippi University for Women is a public coeducational, primarily undergraduate, liberal arts institution serving an economically and racially diverse student body with a total annual enrollment over 2200 students. The University emphasizes a student-centered learning environment that includes research opportunities. Additional information can be found at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

All hires contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Mississippi University for Women is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Background Check Statement

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. However, failure to disclose may disqualify a candidate.

Requisition Detail Information

Requisition Number FY20261F Open Date 09/30/2025 Will this job have a specific close date? No Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants

Being authorized to work in the United States is a precondition of employment, and MUW does not sponsor work visas. To be eligible for this position, you will need to be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis now and in the future. MUW does not hire individuals who require employer sponsored visas.

Consideration of complete applications will begin Nov 1, 2025, and continue until a successful candidate is hired. For more information about the position, contact Dr. Xiaoxia Li  or email xli. Visit the link  to upload required documents for application. Please provide:

* CV

* Cover letter

* Statement of teaching philosophy (up to 2 pages)

* Plan for undergraduate-centered research in Organic Chemistry (up to 2 pages)

* Information for three contacts that can provide reference letters

Documents should be uploaded in the "Applicant Documents Section" under "Other Documents".