Assistant or Associate Professor of Chemistry

Assistant or Associate Professor of ChemistryPosition Title - Assistant or Associate Professor of ChemistryUnit Name - Sciences and MathematicsSalary Grade - FacultyNumber of Months - 9 monthsFull-time or Part-time - Full-TimeHours per week - 40Annual Salary or Hourly Rate RangeEssential Duties - The successful candidate will teach Organic Chemistry, General Chemistry, instrumental courses and courses in their area of expertise. Service to the department, university, and community is expected along with a commitment to the scholarship of teaching and learning at a diverse, primarily undergraduate institution. Applications should also have a viable research plan that incorporates undergraduate involvement. Additional start-up funding from NIH's MS-INBRE (IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence) might be available if the research area relates to biomedical or public health fields. Applicants may be considered that are near the completion of their doctoral degree, but completion of their degree within a year (August 2028) will be required for their continued employment. In addition to campus resources, interactions and collaborations are also possible with Mississippi State University, a Research-I institution that is a 25-minute drive from campus.Minimum Qualifications - It is preferred that applicants have a doctorate in organic chemistry, or a related chemistry field, and a commitment to the scholarship of teaching and learning.Job Description Summary - Applications are invited for a tenure-track position in Organic Chemistry at either Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level, commensurate with experience, beginning August 2027. To enter at the Associate Professor level, candidates must have several years of undergraduate teaching experience and a track record of involving undergraduates in research projects. The successful candidate will teach Organic Chemistry, General Chemistry, instrumental courses, and courses in their area of expertise. Service to the department, university, and community is expected along with a commitment to the scholarship of teaching and learning at a diverse, primarily undergraduate institution. Applications should also have a viable research plan that incorporates undergraduate involvement. Additional start-up funding from NIH's MS-INBRE (IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence) might be available if the research area relates to biomedical or public health fields. Applicants may be considered that are near the completion of their doctoral degree, but completion of their degree within a year (August 2028) will be required for their continued employment. In addition to campus resources, interactions and collaborations are also possible with Mississippi State University, a Research-I institution that is a 25-minute drive from campus.Mississippi University for Women (MUW) is a public coeducational, primarily undergraduate, liberal arts institution serving an economically and racially diverse student body with a total annual enrollment of over 2200 students. The University emphasizes a student-centered learning environment that includes research opportunities. Additional information can be found on the MUW website: All hires contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Mississippi University for Women is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Background Check Statement - Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. However, failure to disclose may disqualify a candidate.Requisition Number - FY20285FOpen Date - 09/10/2026Will this job have a specific close date? - NoSpecial Instructions to Applicants - Being authorized to work in the United States is a precondition of employment, and MUW does not sponsor work visas. To be eligible for this position, you will need to be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis now and in the future. MUW does not hire individuals who require employer sponsored visas. Consideration of complete applications will begin Nov 1, 2026, and continue until a successful candidate is hired. For more information about the position, contact Dr. Xiaoxia Li View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. Visit the link to upload required documents for application. Please provide:CVCover letterStatement of teaching philosophy (no more than 2 pages)Plan for undergraduate-centered research in Organic Chemistry (no more than 2 pages)Information for three contacts that can provide reference lettersDocuments should be uploaded in the "Applicant Documents Section" under "Other Documents".