"Assistant Professor in Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry"

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY. The Department of Chemistry invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Chemistry, effective July 1, 2026.

Qualifications: An earned Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry is required for the position. Qualified applicants will demonstrate their ability to teach courses in inorganic chemistry, develop an externally funded, nationally recognized research program in synthetic inorganic chemistry involving undergraduate and graduate students, and contribute to an academic environment that fosters learning and growth for all its stakeholders. Possible research areas of interest to the department include functional materials, environmental remediation, inorganic catalysis in small molecule activation and functionalization, or other areas of synthetic inorganic chemistry.

Position Summary: This individual will be expected to teach courses in inorganic chemistry at the graduate and undergraduate level, engage in scholarly activities, participate in departmental, College, and University service, and contribute to the University’s community outreach efforts.

About Wake Forest University: Founded in 1834, Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate, and professional education. With more than 5,400 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate and professional students, Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics program competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Since its founding, the University has adopted the motto Pro Humanitate, which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world. For more information, visit: about.wfu.edu.

Wake Forest University is located in Winston-Salem, a beautiful, mid-sized city centrally in the Piedmont-Triad region of North Carolina. To learn more about Winston-Salem, visit: www.visitwinstonsalem.com.

About the Chemistry Department: We are a Ph.D.-granting department whose mission is to lead in undergraduate and graduate education and research ventures that extend beyond the traditional boundaries of chemistry. Our department is housed in two recently renovated, state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, Salem Hall and Wake Downtown. In addition to traditional chemistry degree programs, we support interdisciplinary programs in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery, and Materials Chemistry. Outstanding opportunities for multi-disciplinary collaborations exist through various WFU Research Centers and Wake Forest School of Medicine.

Application Instructions: Review of applications will begin immediately. The following materials should be submitted: 1) a cover letter that outlines interest in and qualifications for the position; 2) a CV; 3) a statement that describes the applicant’s approach to teaching students across a wide and varied spectrum of values, identities, skills, and professional ambitions, as well as their experience leading undergraduate courses and any future teaching interests (limited to 2 pages); and 4) a statement that describes the applicant’s proposed research in the context of the current state of the discipline/field (limited to 5 pages). Letters of recommendation will be requested from applicants who advance in the search process. Applications that include all required information and are submitted on or before October 15, 2025 will be given full consideration. To apply, visit: https://apply.interfolio.com/16449/positions. Inquiries should be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee at chmapply@wfu.edu or to Wake Forest University Human Resources at AskHR@wfu.edu. Wake Forest University conducts background checks for all final faculty candidates being considered for employment.

PhD in Chemistry

Equal Opportunity Statement: The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.

Accommodations for Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR@wfu.edu or (336) 758-4700.