Assistant Professor; Chemistry

Position: Assistant Professor (Chemistry)
Location: Prairie View

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** Job Title
** Assistant Professor (Chemistry)
** Agency
* * Prairie View A&M University
** Department
* * Department Of Chemistry
** Proposed Minimum Salary
** Commensurate
* * Job Location
** Prairie View, Texas
** Job Type
** Faculty
* * Job Description
**** Important Immigration information:*
* * A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.
* * In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.
* The Department of Chemistry and Physics seeks to recruit a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Chemistry for Fall 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate- and graduate-level Chemistry courses, contribute to student advising, seek and secure external funding and contracts to support relevant research projects, and participate in departmental, college, university, community, and professional service activities.  
*** The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.**
* ** Responsibilities:*
* * Teach undergraduate and graduate level Chemistry courses and perform activities related to teaching.
* Develop research agenda and seek external funding to support scholarly work.
* Provide student advisement, evaluation and counseling.
* Advise and mentor undergraduate students and work with student organizations.
* Serving department, college, and university committees.
* Perform other duties as assigned by Department Head.  
** Required

Education and Experience:

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* * Ph.D. in Chemistry or related fields.
* One year of college or university teaching.  
** Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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* * Excellent communication, written and technology skills.
* Demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication skills.
* Demonstrate ability for effective teaching and scholarship.
* Demonstrate support of professional organizations in the discipline and have potential for obtaining external funding.  
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* Preferred Qualifications:

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* * Ph.D. in Chemistry (Organic & Biochemistry) or related field.
* Two years teaching experience at a college level.
* Must be familiar with the ACS recent curriculum changes to advance professional development in chemistry as related to macromolecules.
* Broad knowledge of computer skills and research tools in chemistry related work
* Use of power point and other advancement in Instructional Enhancement to promote success in achieving learning outcome.
* Good communication skills.  
** Job Posting Close Date:*
* * Until Filled
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