"Assistant/Associate Professor - Tenure Track - Chemistry"

Job Description

• Teach physical chemistry at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including both lecture and lab instruction.
• Establish a globally-recognized research program that includes graduate and undergraduate students in the successful candidate's specific area(s) of expertise.
• Actively seek external funding to support research and scholarly activities.
• Conduct scholarly research and publish in high-quality peer-reviewed journals.
• Mentor and advise students.
• A strong commitment to inclusion and student success.
• Service to the department, college, and university.

Short Job Description

• PhD in chemistry, physical chemistry, or a closely-related field from an accredited institution completed by August 2026.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

About Western Michigan University: One of the top-100 public universities in the United States, Western Michigan University is committed to being learner centered, discovery driven and globally engaged. Founded in 1903, what was once Western Michigan College became Michigan's fourth public university in 1957. Since then, WMU has undergone dramatic growth in size and stature. Today, the University offers more than 240 academic programs to students pursuing degrees through the doctoral level. More than 20 percent of its 25,000 students are enrolled in graduate course work, studying in disciplines ranging from atomic physics and graph theory to medieval literature and blind rehabilitation. Of 101 graduate offerings available, 30 lead to a doctoral degree.