Associate Professor​/Professor, Department of Chemistry

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) College of Humanities and Sciences is pleased to announce a Strategic Senior Faculty position. This position is part of a university-wide initiative torecruit high-impact tenured faculty members to support its rapidly growing, transformative research portfolio, with universitysponsored research awards of $568 M in FY25.

The Department of Chemistry in the College of Humanities and Sciences (CHS) in collaboration with the Office of the Provost andthe Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation, invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in innovative, application-drivenchemistry aimed at addressing society’s grand challenges in human health and drug discovery. We seek visionary scholars with an internationally recognized research record and a strong record ofexternal grant support who will shape the future of chemistry byleveraging cutting-edge approaches to design, discovery, and application.

Expertise in an interdisciplinary field such asphysical chemistry, chemical biology, or synthetic organicchemistry is desired, with a particular interest in candidatesincorporating artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning(ML) into their work to drive scientific discoveries is preferred.

We seek an experimentalist, but those with hybridexperimental/computational programs are welcome.

The faculty member will be expected to leverage their expertise to collaborate extensively across VCU, including with the health sciences campus. We are particularly interested in candidates whosework complements our existing strengths while expanding our reachinto emerging areas. The successful applicant should have a vestedinterest in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students,postdoctoral fellows, and new faculty. The VCU Department of Chemistry is committed to the dual mission of research and teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Further information canbe found at the department website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• A Ph.D. in chemistry, medicinal chemistry, chemical biology ora closely related field is required, and post-doctoral experience is strongly encouraged;
• An internationally recognized research record and a strongrecord of external grant support;
• Demonstrated teaching experience at the university level atundergraduate and graduate levels;
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment ofrespect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty,staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or acommitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

The University seeks to attract innovative, active faculty of the highest caliber. Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is one ofonly 84 public universities nationwide classified by the Carnegie Foundation as an “R1:
Very High Research Spending and Doctorate Production,” as well as its prestigious “Community Engagement”status with more than $500 million in sponsored research in FY2024. We are a rapidly growing top 50 public research institution,as ranked by the National Science Foundation. We are also in thetop 20% of the best global universities as ranked by US News &World Report. VCU Medical Center is both the region’s safety nethospital and the Richmond metro area’s No.

1-ranked hospital (perthe U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital rankings). VCU’sMassey Cancer Center is an NCI-designated comprehensive cancercenter.

Located in the heart of Richmond, Virginia, VCU benefits from thisvibrant city’s historical architecture, eclectic dining andnightlife, thriving art scene, and the James River trail system.

Two hours from beautiful Shenandoah, the Atlantic Ocean, and Washington DC, Richmond offers something for everyone, includingfamilies.

All full-time university staff are eligible forVCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annualand holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs,employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

Unit:
College of Humanities and Sciences

Salary Range:
Commensurate

FLSA Exemption Status:
Exempt

Flexible Work Arrangement:
Hybrid

ORP Eligible:
Yes

Rank:
Open

Tenure:
Tenure Track

Months: 9 months

Contact Name:
Dr. Maryanne Collinson
Contact Email: mmcollinson