Assistant Professor in Organic Chemistry

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Department Chemistry Job Purpose

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Immigration sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

The University of Scranton Department of Chemistry invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position as Assistant Professor in organic chemistry beginning in Fall 2026.

Essential Duties

The department offers ACS certified BS degrees in Chemistry and Biochemistry, a BS in Forensic Chemistry, and MS degrees in Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Clinical Chemistry. The successful applicant will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in organic chemistry as well as introductory chemistry courses (9-12 credits per fall and spring semesters). The successful applicant will also be expected to develop a research program involving students.

For further information about the Chemistry Department, visit our website at https://.

Additional Skills Required

Minimum Education Requirements

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in organic chemistry or a closely related field at the time of appointment.

Preferred Education Minimum Job Experience Requirements

Preferred Qualifications Years of Experience Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Annual Schedule 9 Rank Assistant Professor Tenure Tenure Track Is this posting collecting references? Yes
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Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number F00575P Open Date 10/03/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Review of applications will begin on November 3rd. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Apply online at  Applicants must submit a cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy, research statement, and academic transcripts. In addition, they will be asked to provide contact information for three references.