Assistant Professor of Chemistry

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Job Posting Title Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Job Description Summary Faculty Job  Description The Chemistry Department of Wellesley College invites applications for a tenure-track position in synthetic organic chemistry at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in the Fall of 2027. Candidates with a strong research background in chemical synthesis, catalysis, or the development of new synthetic methods are highly encouraged to apply. Applicants should be prepared to teach introductory chemistry, organic chemistry lectures and laboratories, and advanced seminar-style courses.

The successful candidate will have a commitment to curricular/lab development and pedagogical effectiveness in undergraduate education. They will also have a well-developed plan to lead a sustainable, productive research program that actively involves undergraduates. The position offers a competitive start-up package, ongoing support for research, mentoring, and access to faculty housing. A Ph.D. or equivalent degree is required by the time of appointment;

candidates who are ABD at the time of application are welcome to apply.

Wellesley College is a highly selective liberal arts college for women located in the suburbs of Boston, USA, with a student body of ~2300 that is varied along many dimensions. According to NSF data, Wellesley has in recent years been the top liberal arts college nationally in terms of generating female Ph.D.s in STEM fields.

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter (~1-2 pages) that addresses your interest in this position at Wellesley College; a CV; unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts; a statement of teaching philosophy and experience (~2 pages); a research statement describing past work and future plans, including how the proposed research will be structured to enable meaningful undergraduate student participation (~3-4 pages);

and the names/email addresses of three referees who will be asked to submit confidential letters of recommendation. Your materials should address how you will foster student success through your teaching and your research program. Individually, the three letters of recommendation can be from any prior or current component of your education or experience, but collectively, they should explicitly address your promise for both successful teaching and research.

All uses of generative AI tools in the preparation of your application must be disclosed.

Please submit applications via the Wellesley College online system at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-wellesley

Review of applications will begin on September 10, 2026, and will continue on a rolling basis thereafter until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to Professor Rachel Stanley, Chair of the Department of Chemistry, nley.

The minimum salary for Assistant Professors is $ annually.

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