Assistant or Associate Professor

The Chemistry Department at Montana Technological University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position, at the rank of assistant or associate professor, with expertise in one more of the following subfields: inorganic chemistry, biochemistry, computational chemistry, and/or analytical chemistry. Candidates must be prepared to develop and teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, conduct sponsored research, participate in departmental activities, and serve the profession. The successful applicant will be expected to develop and maintain an externally funded research program, preferentially in alignment with the university’s priorities in areas of energy, critical minerals, environmental restoration, or other national strategic needs. The candidate must hold an earned doctoral degree by the position start date of August 16, 2027 in chemistry, or a closely related field, with an emphasis in inorganic chemistry, computational chemistry, biochemistry, and/or analytical chemistry. Postdoctoral or other postgraduate experience is preferred but not required. University level teaching experience in chemistry is preferred. The candidate's experience must reflect an ability to conduct novel, impactful research relevant to the areas of interest identified above. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate an ability to utilize effective pedagogies to create impactful classroom experiences for our students. Finally, the ideal candidate will have good interdisciplinary skills and the ability to interact productively with colleagues and students in a collaborative environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr