Assistant​/Associate​/Full Professor- Chemistry

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
- Chemistry

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
- Chemistry at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

The Departments of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at Wayne State University are inviting applications fora faculty position in the broad area of microelectronics chemistry. The position will be at the Assistant Professor level although highly qualified candidates will be considered at other ranks. Candidates with research interests in thin film deposition, atomic layer deposition, and thin film metrologyare of special interest.

The candidate will join a dynamic and accomplishedfaculty dedicated to outstanding research and teaching in both Chemistry and Chemical or Materials Engineering. The expected start date is August 2026 butis negotiable.

The faculty position will be in the broad area ofmicroelectronics chemistry. Candidates with research interests in thin film deposition, atomic layer deposition, and thin film metrology are of special interest.

Teach Chemistry and Chemical Engineering courses in bothundergraduate and graduate levels.

Publish research results in leading peer-reviewedjournals.

Aggressively seek external funding for support of researchprogram.

Direct graduate students’ research and thesis work.

Assume department, college and university duties consistent with and appropriate for good faculty citizenship.

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate the ability to establish a nationally recognized, externally funded research program or will have an internationally recognized research program. Access to state-of-the-art department facilities and collaborative prospects across the main campus, medical school, and the U.S. microelectronics industry will facilitate the candidate’s professional development in a supportive environment.

Ph.D. in field of specialization or related area. Research experience that indicates ability to maintain a high profile, fundable and contemporary research program. Research publications in leading journalsappropriate to the discipline.

Junior candidates should submit a one-page cover letter expressing interest in being considered for the position, a curriculumvitae, a research plan outlining independent research proposals and most significantaccomplishments, and a one-page statement of teaching philosophy. In addition, please arrange forthreerecommendation letters to be emailed directly from the letter writer to facultysearchne.edu.

Senior candidates should send an application letter, a resume, and a shortstatement of future research plans.

H12 - College of Liberal Arts & Science

H1205 - Chemistry

• Regular Employee
• Job type:
  Full Time
• Job category:
  Academic/Faculty

• Compensation type:
  Annual Salary
• Salary minimum: TBD
• Salary hire maximum: TBD

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between WSU and the WSU Chapter of the American Association of University Professors, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

• Number of openings: 1

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.