Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Job Description

Location: 100 N East Ave, Waukesha, WI
Job Category: Chemistry, Faculty
Employee Type: Regular Faculty

Description: Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Starting Date: August 24, 2026

The Department of Computational and Physical Sciences at Carroll University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Chemistry at the Assistant Professor rank, beginning Fall 2026. This is a 9-month appointment with the opportunity for reappointment. This tenure track position is a retirement replacement and includes research expectations (60% teaching / 20% service / 20% research).

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related fields.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a strong background in physical chemistry.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a documented record of excellence in teaching and the ability to engage under-represented students in the study of chemistry.
• Preference will be given to candidates with evidence of scholarship resulting in publication.
• Preference will be given to candidates whose research interests can be adapted for a primarily undergraduate institution.
• The successful candidate will be a broadly trained chemist with expertise and research experience in physical chemistry. Additional expertise in inorganic chemistry or biochemistry would be beneficial.

Responsibilities:

• Primary teaching responsibilities will be in physical chemistry: quantum (2cr), thermodynamics (2cr), kinetics (2cr), and spectroscopy (2cr). The standard teaching load is 4x4 credit lectures and 3x3 hour labs per academic year (24 credit hours), or equivalent.
• The candidate will also contribute to teaching in the general chemistry sequence and/or other upper-level chemistry courses in the candidate's area of expertise.
• Teaching opportunities in the University's general education curriculum, which includes cross-cultural course (CCE300) and general distribution courses, are possible.
• Primary scholarship responsibilities involve articulating and implementing a sustainable research program that engages undergraduate students and results in scholarly presentations and publications.
• Primary service responsibilities include advising, curriculum development, course coordination, possible grant writing, and other service to the Chemistry program and the University.

Rank and Salary:

• Assistant Professor (60% teaching / 20% scholarship / 20% service).
• This position is eligible for tenure and promotion.
• Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications.

The Department:

• The Chemistry Program has six faculty members and is housed within the Department of Computational and Physical Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences.
• The program supports approximately 75 undergraduate majors in chemistry and biochemistry.
• Faculty in the department are active in conducting research, leading study abroad programs, and coordinating internships.
• The Department of Computational and Physical Sciences has a full-time laboratory coordinator. Our laboratory teaching and research facilities were renovated in 2016.

The University:

• Founded in 1846, Carroll University is an independent, co-educational comprehensive institution grounded in the liberal arts tradition.
• The Pioneer Core general education curriculum has a strong emphasis on developing intercultural awareness.
• Carroll offers graduate programs in several Health Science fields as well as in Business and Education.
• Carroll University is in suburban Waukesha, 16 miles west of Milwaukee and 60 miles east of Madison.
• The University serves approximately 3000 full-time and 500 part-time students.
• The University, though intentionally ecumenical and non-sectarian in approach, is related to the Presbyterian Church, USA.

Application:

• The review of applications will begin in mid-April and continue until the position is filled.
• Please submit: 1) a letter of application, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a statement of teaching philosophy, and 4) a research interest statement.
• Final applicants will be asked to submit graduate transcripts and three letters of reference.

As part of your application, please submit a cover letter, CV and examples of teaching effectiveness. If you have past course evaluations, please submit several that demonstrate your teaching effectiveness. In lieu of course evaluations, a letter from your current supervisor attesting to your skills in the classroom environment.

To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/7040507