Assistant or Associate Professor of Chemistry

Assistant or Associate Professor of Chemistry

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

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, 2026, 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
• Statement of teaching philosophy (no more than 2 pages)
• Plan for undergraduate-centered research in Organic Chemistry (no more than 2 pages)
• Information for three contacts that can provide reference letters

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

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Assistant or Associate Professor of Chemistry

Unit Name

Unit Name Sciences and Mathematics

Salary Grade

Salary Grade Faculty

Number of Months

Number of Months 9 months

Full-time or Part-time

Full-time or Part-time Full-Time

Hours per week 40

Annual Salary or Hourly Rate Range

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 2028) will be required for their continued employment. In addition to campus resources, Interactions and collaborations are also possible with Mississippi State University, a Research-I institution that is a 25-minute drive from campus.

Minimum Qualifications

It is preferred that applicants have a doctorate in organic chemistry, or a related chemistry field, and a commitment to the scholarship of teaching and learning.

Job Description Summary

Applications are invited for a tenure-track position in ORGANIC CHEMISTRY at either Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level, commensurate with experience, beginning August 2027. To enter at the Associate Professor level, candidates must have several years of undergraduate teaching experience and a track record of involving undergraduates in research projects. The successful candidate will teach Organic Chemistry
, General Chemistry, instrumental courses, and courses in their area of expertise. Salary information for this position can be found on the application page .

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…