Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Posting Number: F131P. Number of Vacancies: 1. Desired Start Date: 08/23/2027. Open until filled.

About the role

The Department of Chemistry, Geology, and Physics at Ashland University invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor of Chemistry position beginning August 2027. The role carries a teaching load of twelve hours per semester, serving both chemistry majors and non‑majors, and expects the successful candidate to establish an undergraduate‑focused research program.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in general chemistry, nursing chemistry, and inorganic chemistry (as well as other chemistry‑related courses for majors and non‑majors).
• Maintain a twelve‑hour per semester teaching load.
• Develop and sustain an undergraduate‑focused research program.
• Contribute to the Chemistry Program’s offerings for chemistry, biochemistry, forensic chemistry, integrated science education, industrial engineering, biology, toxicology, nursing, pre‑health majors, and the University Core Curriculum.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Chemistry.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check.

Qualifications

• Preferred specialization in inorganic chemistry and/or analytical chemistry.

Benefits

The position includes benefits.

Schedule

Nine‑month appointment with a teaching load of twelve hours per semester. The anticipated start date is 08/23/2027 and the term runs through 05/12/2028.