Assistant Professor in Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry; R0008113

Assistant Professor in Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry (R0008113)

Wake Forest University. The Department of Chemistry invites applications for a tenure‑track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Chemistry, effective July 1, 2026.

Location:

Winston Salem, NC

Open Date:
Sep 5, 2025

This individual will be expected to teach courses in inorganic chemistry at the graduate and undergraduate level, engage in scholarly activities, participate in departmental, college, and university service, and contribute to the university’s community outreach efforts.

• Earned Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry.
• Ability to teach courses in inorganic chemistry.
• Demonstrated ability to develop an externally funded, nationally recognized research program in synthetic inorganic chemistry involving undergraduate and graduate students.
• Contribution to an academic environment that fosters learning and growth for all stakeholders.
• Research interests may include functional materials, environmental remediation, inorganic catalysis in small‑molecule activation and functionalization, or other areas of synthetic inorganic chemistry.

Review of applications will begin immediately. The following materials should be submitted:

• A cover letter outlining interest and qualifications for the position.
• A CV.
• A statement (≤ 2 pages) describing the applicant’s approach to teaching students across a wide and varied spectrum of values, identities, skills, and professional ambitions, and experience leading undergraduate courses and any future teaching interests.
• A statement (≤ 5 pages) describing the proposed research in the context of the current state of the discipline/field.

Letters of recommendation will be requested from applicants who advance in the search process.

Applications that include all required information and are submitted on or before October 15, 2025 will be given full consideration.  

Inquiries should be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee at chmapply or to Wake Forest University Human Resources at AskHR.

Wake Forest University conducts background checks for all final faculty candidates being considered for employment.

Wake Forest University is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status.

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR or (336) 758‑4700.