Assistant or Associate Professor of Chemistry

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.

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.

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. Salary information for this position can be found on the application page https://muw.peopleadmin.com.

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:http://www.muw.edu.

All hires contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Mississippi University for Women is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.