"Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Sciences, Organic Chemistry"

Department Summary

The Chemical Sciences Department at BSU is a close-knit community of students, teachers, mentors and scholars. We pride ourselves on small class sizes (capped at 32) and the individual attention that our students receive both in the classroom and the laboratory. Undergraduate research is an integral part of the program. Faculty members are actively engaged in collaborative research with students. This type of attention, which can be rare at the larger 'research oriented' universities, provides our students with a learning environment that is unique among public institutions. Students regularly present their research work at local and national conferences. Our department has about 31% students of color and 37% first generation college students. Our program has three ACS-certified BS tracks in Biochemistry, Environmental Chemistry, and Professional Chemistry, and a BA in Chemistry as well as minors in Biochemistry and Chemistry. We graduate approximately 15-20 students per year with a total of 80-90 majors. A successful candidate will be a faculty member who works with their colleagues to help the department to serve and support the needs of all students in our inclusive campus community.

Bridgewater State University is an inclusive community dedicated to the lifelong success of all students; focused on the continuous improvement of its people; and is responsible for leading innovation that benefits Southeastern Massachusetts, the commonwealth, and the world. Bridgewaters accessible environment of teaching and learning stimulates critical thinking and the pursuit of new knowledge and deeper understanding. The teaching and learning environment at Bridgewater also cultivates meaningful and diverse interpersonal relationships and fosters an appreciation for global engagement aimed at transforming lives and improving the human condition.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected in our institutional values, which ensure that all students are supported and succeed.

Bridgewater State University is equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups, and those committed to working in a diverse cultural environment, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Essential Duties

The Department of Chemical Sciences at Bridgewater State University seeks applications for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor of Chemistry. The successful candidate must be able to teach organic chemistry I & II (lecture and laboratory) and develop upper-level courses in their subdiscipline. The candidate may also contribute to the teaching of general chemistry for majors and/or non-majors. The ideal candidate will be strongly committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching, academic advising, and developing an independent research program that includes mentoring undergraduate students. Other essential duties include participation in university and departmental service, including curriculum development. The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to serving at a primarily undergraduate institution, along with sensitivity and understanding toward students from diverse backgrounds, abilities, and accessibility challenges. Linguistic proficiency in a language other than English (e.g., Spanish, Portuguese, or French Creole) would be a plus.

Applications received by October 1, 2025 will receive full consideration. Review of applications will continue until the position close date November 9, 2025.

Required Qualifications

PhD in Chemistry or a related field by September 1, 2026

Ability to teach organic chemistry I & II and related labs

A plan to develop a research program that incorporates undergraduate students

The candidate must also demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, advising, undergraduate research mentoring, and university and community service

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Value Added Areas of Expertise:

• A specialization in one or more of the following sub-fields: polymers, materials chemistry, environmental chemistry, green and sustainable chemistry, forensic science, and/or computational chemistry
• At least 1-year of post-doctoral research or teaching experience
• Recent experience working with Black, Latinx, Native American, and other racially, ethnically, and/or socioeconomically minoritized groups in the classroom
• Knowledge of, or openness to further developing culturally responsive pedagogical techniques and effective practices to engage a diverse group of students
• Familiarity with, or openness to adopting, innovative technology to foster engaged learning
• Linguistic proficiency in a language other than English (e.g., Spanish, Portuguese, or French Creole)

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please note the following information is required to complete your application for this position:

• Cover letter
• CV
• Statement of teaching experience and interest
• Research plan for independent scholarship with undergraduate students (Related Materials)
• An instructional artifact, such as a syllabus, lesson plan, or other relevant material, that demonstrates a commitment to engaging and supporting diverse student populations (Other)

In the teaching statement, please describe your teaching experience and interest in using engaged and inclusive pedagogical approaches and working with diverse student populations.

In the research plan, please provide a full research proposal and a plan for how you will include undergraduate students in the research project.