"Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry"

Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry

Company:
Villanova University

Job Location:
Villanova, 19085

Category:
Chemistry

Type:
Full-Time

Posting Number: 20251296F

Location
Villanova, PA

Work Schedule: full-time/9-months

Department: 184-Chemistry

Position Summary

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Villanova University invites applicants for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position in Organic Chemistry to teach in our department, which offers ACS-certified B.S. degrees in chemistry, ASBMB-accredited B.S. degrees in biochemistry, and M.S. degrees in chemistry. The successful candidate will receive a start-up package and a pre-tenure sabbatical.

Please visit our webpage for information about the department.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will contribute to the vibrant curriculum of the department at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, teaching up to 15 contact hours per year (12 in the first year), with courses in organic chemistry and in additional area(s) of specialty. The candidate will establish and maintain an active and productive research program, integrate undergraduate and graduate students into research, actively seek extramural funding, and effectively participate in departmental/university and professional service.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in chemistry where they specialized in organic chemistry research.

Preferred Qualifications

Post-doctoral research experience that broadens the candidate's expertise. Experience teaching and mentoring undergraduates in both classroom and laboratory settings. Applicants should show potential for success in teaching and research in a liberal arts setting.

Special Message to Applicants

To apply, please visit Villanova's job portal. Review of applications will begin December 12, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled, and the starting date is expected to be August 2026.

Applications must be submitted online and include:

• Cover letter
• Complete curriculum vitae
• Teaching statement (methods, outcomes, goals, and development activities, if applicable)
• Proposed research statement that demonstrates potential for high-quality scholarship while involving undergraduate students
• Candidates will be expected to provide a statement articulating how the candidate's contributions may support the University mission (and enduring principles). Please refer to the departmental website and the Villanova University Mission Statement.
• Undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial acceptable for application). Transcripts can be uploaded as a scan/PDF as an "Other Document" to the HR site.
• Must include contact information for 3 references who can be contacted via email to submit confidential letters of recommendation when the application is submitted.
• Other supporting documents may be submitted online in conjunction with the application.

Salary Posting Information

Competitive