Description

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.

Carroll University makes employment opportunities available to qualified individuals whose skills and experience make them suitable candidates for placement. Candidates must be willing and able to support and advance the University mission.

Carroll University does not discriminate in any manner contrary to law or justice on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran's status in administration of programs or in the employment of faculty and staff.

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