"Assistant Professor of Chemistry"

Job Details

Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Susquehanna University

Job Type: Faculty - Full-Time Benefits Eligible
FLSA: Exempt
Hours per week: Variable
Number of months: 9
Location: Selinsgrove, PA
Closing Date: Continuous

About Susquehanna

Susquehanna University is the future-ready institution for today, invested in cultivating intellectual grounding, active learning and global citizenship for all students. Renowned as one of the finest U.S. national liberal arts colleges, Susquehanna inspires and challenges 2,200 enterprising, bright-minded students studying the arts, business, humanities and sciences. Our students seize opportunities through exceptional worldwide internships, expert-guided research and an acclaimed study-abroad program, leading to a transformative education that empowers each graduate to realize their unique potential and lead a successful and meaningful life.

The Susquehanna River Valley with its fresh air and overall pleasant year-round climate, provides four distinct seasons amidst a backdrop of vibrant autumn foliage, occasional winter snowfalls, flower-filled springs and warm summer evenings illuminated by fireflies. Nearby outdoor recreational areas for hiking, kayaking, fishing and skiing - and the bustling cultural and commerce hubs of New York City, Washington D.C., Baltimore and Philadelphia within a three-hour drive - present abundant opportunities for learning and discovery.

Job Summary

The Department of Chemistry at Susquehanna University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in analytical chemistry to start in August 2026.

Specific Responsibilities

Primary teaching duties will include courses in the department's introductory sequence (General Chemistry, Methods of Chemical Analysis), the upper-level Instrumental Analysis course, plus a special topics course in the candidate's area of expertise. In addition, the opportunity exists to participate in the university's First Year Seminar program. The successful candidate is also expected to develop a research program in analytical or bioanalytical chemistry that has significant undergraduate student involvement.

Minimum Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Chemistry is required, and college-level teaching experience and/or postdoctoral research experience is strongly preferred. Preference will also be given to candidates who have a background in chromatography (HPLC, LC/MS). The successful candidate will demonstrate strong evidence for the potential to provide excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentoring.

Additional Information for Applicant

Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research plans including instrumentation needs and a description of how undergraduate students will be involved, and the names and contact information of three references online. Any inquiries should be sent to the Department Head, Dr. Swarna Basu, basu@susqu.edu. For information about the Department and its facilities, please visit https://www.susqu.edu/academics/majors-and-minors/department-of-chemistry.

Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/susqu/jobs/5033026/assistant-professor-of-chemistry.