Associate​/Full Professor - Chemistry

Position: ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR - Chemistry #00097788
Hiring Department

Chemistry

Job Description

The Department of Chemistry at the Missouri University of Science and Technology invites applications for the position of James O. Stoffer Endowed Professor or Associate Professor of Polymer Chemistry, Kummer Inspiration Fund. The position is open to all areas of polymer chemistry.

The Professorship is expected to foster interdisciplinary, collaborative research, and education, and be committed to mentoring graduate and undergraduate students. The successful applicant is expected to have a strong record of sustained extramural funding and be internationally recognized in their field as well as demonstrate evidence of effective teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The endowment offers annual research support funding in addition to salary and start-up funding commensurate with qualifications and potential.

The chemistry department at Missouri S& T is well-equipped with all the basic instrumentation facilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) required for experimental research, and is recognized as one of the top research departments in the college, supported by a strong graduate program. The university has state-of-the-art materials characterization facilities () and a high-performance computing research facility (). Missouri S&T has strong emphasis on inter-disciplinary research amalgamated through the research centers such as the Center for Biomedical Research (https://c .mst.edu/)

and the Center for Research in Energy and Environment (). These research centers also house (bio) analytical research equipment which can be accessed through an open user system.

Qualifications

PhD in Chemistry with polymer research experience preferably at the level of associate professor or full professor

In addition to a strong track record of scholarly accomplishments, candidates are expected to have a strong commitment to (a) teaching both at the undergraduate and graduate levels, (b) service in the applicant's professional community, and (c) the experience with the development of new polymer courses.

Application Materials

Interested applicants should electronically submit an application, a detailed curriculum vita, a cover letter, and names and e-mail addresses for three references. All materials should be submitted to the Missouri University of Science and Technology's Human Resource Office at  All submitted application materials must have the position reference number to be processed. Application Materials Interested candidates should electronically submit their application consisting of 1.)

a cover letter, 2.) Current CV, 3.) a list of at least 3 references with full contact information. Acceptable electronic formats that can be used for email attachments include PDF and Word; hard copy application materials will not be accepted.

Final date to receive applications

Final date to receive applications for priority consideration is September 15, 2026, and the review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship may be available for candidates currently in the United States in H-1B status or other work-authorized status.

Community Information

University Information

Missouri S&T is one of the nation's leading research universities with over 100-degree programs in 39 disciplines. It was founded in 1870 as one of the first technological institutions west of the Mississippi River. Located about 100 miles west of St. Louis in the vibrant community of Rolla, Missouri S&T is an accessible, safe, and friendly campus surrounded by Ozarks' scenery.

Missouri S&T offers undergraduate degrees in engineering, the sciences, liberal arts, humanities, and business, with M.S. and Ph.D. programs available in many of the science and engineering programs. With over 7,000 students and 300 faculty, Missouri S&T is big enough to accommodate a broad population, yet small enough for individuals to build high visibility and impactful careers.

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