"Assistant Professor of Inorganic Chemistry, School of Natural Sciences"

Assistant Professor of Inorganic Chemistry, School of Natural Sciences

Company: Northwest Missouri State University

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Category: Chemistry

Type: Full-Time

EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Full-time, tenure track position

PRIMARY DUTY: The Chemistry discipline, an ACS accredited program within the School of Natural Sciences, invites applicants for a tenure track Assistant Professor position to begin in August 2026. Successful candidates will contribute introductory chemistry lecture and laboratory courses for majors and non-majors as well as upper-level courses in inorganic chemistry. The ability to contribute to other upper-level offerings in areas of the candidate’s specialization is also desirable.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Teach an introductory general education chemistry course for non-science majors and/or an introductory chemistry course for science majors (General Chemistry I)
2. Offer an upper-level lecture and laboratory course in Inorganic Chemistry, required for students completing the ACS certified major in Chemistry.
3. Contribute to other offerings in the discipline, as needed, which may include Chemistry Seminar, Laboratory Safety, or courses in the applicant’s area of specialization.
4. Cover a typical annual teaching load of 12 load hours per term (fall and spring).
5. Develop scholarly activity that involves undergraduate students.
6. Serve the School of Natural Sciences and University on committees as assigned.
7. Hold seven office hours/week.
8. Provide additional student support in the form of academic advisement, mentorship, or other student assistance as appropriate.
9. Perform other duties as assigned by the Chair of the School of Natural Sciences.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Ph.D. in Chemistry with specialization in inorganic chemistry; ABD candidates will be considered and hired at the instructor level until successful completion of their terminal degree

Skills: Good classroom management and lecture skills

WORKING CONDITIONS: Typical university classroom, office, and laboratory conditions

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Common classroom teaching equipment, laboratory instrumentation, research-grade equipment and instrumentation, and computational facilities

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to complete essential functions in the classroom and laboratory

COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city’s website at www.maryville.org.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin in mid-October and continue until the position is filled

DATE AVAILABLE: August 10, 2026

TO APPLY: Follow the steps of the online application process. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1121 or email ewilmes@nwmissouri.edu if more information is needed regarding the process.

APPLICATION MATERIALS: (1) a letter of application which describes your teaching experience and suitability for the position; (2) a statement of teaching philosophy; (3) a statement of research interest; (4) a current curriculum vitae; (5) unofficial transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work and (6) contact information for three professional references for your application materials to be complete

INQUIRIES FOR THE POSITION CAN BE MADE TO:

Inorganic Chemist Search Committee
School of Natural Sciences
Northwest Missouri State University
800 University Drive
Maryville, MO 64468-6001
Phone: (660) 562-1388
E-mail: natsci@nwmissouri.edu

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