Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Chemistry (25-26)

Responsibilities :

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at DePaul University in Chicago invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position commencing in the Fall of 2025 at the level of Assistant Professor.

Ideal candidates will have a PhD in Chemistry or Biochemistry and will be expected to :

Teach a variety of courses at the undergraduate level including lectures and labs for organic chemistry and possibly biochemistry.

Candidates may also teach upper-level electives in the chemistry or biochemistry major, graduate courses, and electives for non-science majors.

• Develop an active research program within their area of expertise that results in publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Contribute actively in service to the Department, College, and University.
• About the Department

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is an ACS accredited department offering BA and BS degrees in Chemistry and in Biochemistry, and MS degrees in chemistry with thesis and non-thesis options.

The department is comprised of research-active tenure line faculty and full-time teaching faculty. The department is housed on the Lincoln Park campus on the north side of Chicago with close proximity to public transportation.

About the College and University

The College of Science and Health is the third largest college at DePaul, enrolling over 3,000 students. The college includes programs in biology, chemistry and biochemistry, environmental science and studies, health sciences, mathematics, neuroscience, nursing, occupational therapy, physics and astrophysics, psychology, and speech language pathology.

The College of Science and Health provides high quality, personalized, and accessible science and health education to a diverse student body, grounded in the values of St.

Vincent de Paul. Our teaching and research advance knowledge and service to society. With an overall enrollment of over 22,000 students, DePaul is the nation’s twelfth-largest private non-profit university.

We seek applicants that reflect the diversity of our student body and the city of Chicago. Applicants who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to an inclusive climate are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas.

Women and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications :

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION / MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

Candidates should possess a PhD in chemistry or biochemistry

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Experience teaching at the college level
• Experience working with diverse student groups
• Postdoctoral experience
30+ days ago