"Assistant Professor"

Position Information

Employment Status

Faculty

Faculty/Type Title

Assistant Professor

Area of Study

Biochemistry

Begins

Fall Semester 2026

About the College

Spelman College seeks teacher/scholars dedicated to excellence in teaching and to the continued enhancement of the academic environment for students and colleagues. Founded in 1881, Spelman College is a private four-year liberal arts college located in Atlanta, GA. The oldest historically Black college for women in the United States, Spelman is a member of the Atlanta University Center Consortium and Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education.

Position Description

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 2026. We seek outstanding teacher-scholars dedicated to excellence in the chemical and biochemical sciences. The department is an American Chemical Society (ACS) approved program, which has a strong, proven reputation for educating and training women of African descent to excel in STEM fields. The successful candidate will have a doctorate in chemistry, biochemistry or a related area and be able to teach courses at the undergraduate level in at least one or more of the traditional sub disciplinary areas of chemistry as identified by the ACS: Analytical, Biochemistry, Inorganic, Organic, or Physical Chemistry. The position also requires contributing effectively to curriculum development efforts, advising and mentoring students, providing service to the department and college, and establishing a competitive and highly productive undergraduate research program. Candidates with a demonstrated commitment to working with women and underrepresented minority students through teaching, mentoring, and research are especially encouraged to apply.

This position is contingent upon the availability of sufficient funding.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related area with primary expertise in Biochemistry, Bioanalytical Chemistry, or Chemical Biology.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F634P

Open Date 11/03/2025

Close Date 12/12/2025

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Any correspondence regarding the position or your application will be relayed to you by our Faculty Affairs Team. Please do not reach out to any department faculty regarding the position or status of your application. We appreciate your interest and consideration.

EEO Statement

Spelman College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a smoke-free campus.

Deadline to Receive Letter(s) of Reference 12/19/2025

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter of Interest
2. Transcripts (unofficial)
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Teaching Philosophy
5. Research Statement