"Assistant/Associate/Full Professor- Chemistry"

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor- Chemistry

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Assistant/Associate/Full Professor- Chemistry at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

The Departments of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at Wayne State University are inviting applications for a faculty position in the broad area of microelectronics chemistry. The position will be at the Assistant Professor level although highly qualified candidates will be considered at other ranks. Candidates with research interests in thin film deposition, atomic layer deposition, and thin film metrology are of special interest. The candidate will join a dynamic and accomplished faculty dedicated to outstanding research and teaching in both Chemistry and Chemical or Materials Engineering. The expected start date is August 2026 but is negotiable.

The faculty position will be in the broad area of microelectronics chemistry. Candidates with research interests in thin film deposition, atomic layer deposition, and thin film metrology are of special interest.

• Teach Chemistry and Chemical Engineering courses in both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Publish research results in leading peer-reviewed journals.
• Aggressively seek external funding for support of research program.
• Direct graduate students’ research and thesis work.
• Assume department, college and university duties consistent with and appropriate for good faculty citizenship.

Unique duties:

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate the ability to establish a nationally recognized, externally funded research program or will have an internationally recognized research program. Access to state-of-the-art department facilities and collaborative prospects across the main campus, medical school, and the U.S. microelectronics industry will facilitate the candidate’s professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in field of specialization or related area. Research experience that indicates ability to maintain a high profile, fundable and contemporary research program. Research publications in leading journals appropriate to the discipline.

Junior candidates should submit a one-page cover letter expressing interest in being considered for the position, a curriculum vitae, a research plan outlining independent research proposals and most significant accomplishments, and a one-page statement of teaching philosophy. In addition, please arrange for three recommendation letters to be emailed directly from the letter writer to facultysearch@chem.wayne.edu. Senior candidates should send an application letter, a resume, and a short statement of future research plans.

School/College/Division: H12 - College of Liberal Arts & Science

Primary department: H1205 - Chemistry

Employment type:

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Academic/Faculty

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Salary minimum: TBD
• Salary hire maximum: TBD

Working conditions:

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between WSU and the WSU Chapter of the American Association of University Professors, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.