Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Listed on 2026-09-21
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
Working Title
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Type of PositionFaculty
DepartmentDept of Natural Sciences
Appointment LengthAug - May (9 mo)
Tenure Status2 - Tenure Track
Academic Rank3 - Assistant Professor
Is this considered a 'term' position?No
Benefits Eligible?Yes
F.T.E.1.00
Grant Funded Position?No
Description ofJob Duties and Responsibilities
Fairmont State University seeks candidates for a full-time,tenure-track faculty position beginning in August 2027 in oursmall, student-centered, collaborative, and ACS
-approved chemistry program. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in biochemistry or closely related field prior to the start date of the position. The successful applicant will have the primary responsibility oft eaching foundational biochemistry and advanced biochemistrycourses and laboratories, and is expected to collaborate with department faculty in the development of a biochemistry curriculum for a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry. We anticipateadditional teaching responsibilities for this position to include,but not limited to, introductory chemistry lectures and laboratories for both majors and non-majors.
Chemistry faculty teach 15 contact hours per semester (includinglaboratories). Faculty also mentor students in undergraduate student projects and clubs, serve on university and college committees, rotationally serve as chemistry program coordinator,help maintain instrumentation and shared laboratory space, conductprogram and course assessment, and participate in department and program activities. Scholarship is expected and can take manyforms. Preference will be giving to candidates with undergraduate teaching experience.
We encourage applications from underrepresented groups. A demonstrated commitment to improvingaccess to higher education for disadvantaged students through teaching or mentoring activities is desired. The ability to contribute to ongoing student-driven projects in e.g., chemistry,environmental, forensic science, and/or biochemistry, is encouraged.
Ph.D. (or A.B.D.) in Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related field.
Required Licenses and/or CertificationsNA
Required Licenses Certs SummaryNA
MinimumRequired Qualifications
Research agenda appropriate for undergraduate STEM majors.
Required Quals SummaryResearch agenda appropriate for undergraduate STEM majors.
Preferred QualificationsPh.D. in Biochemistry or Chemistry
Requisition Number2026050FP
Number of Vacancies1
Anticipated Hire DateAugust 2027
Job Open Date09/14/2026
Job Close Date10/12/2026
Open Until FilledNo
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