Assistant Professor of Chemistry (3 positions to be filled)

Department Chemistry, Full Time, Tenure Track. Open until filled: Yes. Requisition number: 202600124F.

About the role

The Department of Chemistry at Sam Houston State University is growing and seeks to hire three tenure-track faculty members in physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, and related or multidisciplinary areas of chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Establish a vigorous, externally fundable research program.
• Mentor and supervise undergraduate and graduate research students.
• Deliver excellent, engaging instruction in courses aligned with the candidate’s expertise.
• Contribute to the department’s ACS‑certified B.S. in Chemistry, B.S. in Forensic Chemistry, and M.S. in Chemistry programs through undergraduate and graduate instruction, thesis advising, and graduate student recruitment.

Requirements

Degree Requirements: Ph.D. in Chemistry

Experience Requirements: We seek physical chemists, inorganic chemists, and multidisciplinary chemists whose expertise complements the department’s existing programs and expands opportunities for research and instruction. Postdoctoral research experience is preferred.

Other Requirements: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. The position will begin Fall 2027.