Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Job title: Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Job Summary

The Department of Chemistry at Susquehanna University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in analytical chemistry to start in August 2027.

Specific Responsibilities

• Primary teaching duties will include courses in the department’s introductory sequence (General Chemistry, Methods of Chemical Analysis), plus a special topics course in the candidate’s area of expertise.
• In addition, the opportunity exists to participate in the university’s First Year Seminar program.
• The successful candidate is also expected to develop a research program in analytical or bioanalytical chemistry that has significant undergraduate student involvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Chemistry is required, and college-level teaching experience and/or postdoctoral research experience is strongly preferred.
• Preference will also be given to candidates who have a background in chromatography (HPLC, LC/MS).
• The successful candidate will demonstrate strong evidence for the potential to provide excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentoring.

Additional Information for Applicant

• Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research plans including instrumentation needs and a description of how undergraduate students will be involved, and the names and contact information of three references online.
• For information about the Department and its facilities, please visit https://www.susqu.edu/academics/majors-and-minors/department-of-chemistry.

Review of applications

• Review of applications will begin on October 5, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance.
• Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance; retirement savings plans; flexible spending accounts; life and long-term disability insurance; and generous paid time off for holidays, vacation, and sick leave.