Position Description
The department of chemistry and biochemistry at Hampton University seeks applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor with anticipated starting date of August 2027.
The department of chemistry and biochemistry offers three American Chemical Society certified baccalaureate degree tracks: traditional B.S. in chemistry, a B.S. in chemistry with concentration in forensic chemistry, and a B.S. in biochemistry. The department also offers a thesis-based master's degree in chemistry and master's in teaching chemistry.
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities include teaching, maintaining a vibrant research program, scholarly activities, securing external funding, and engaging in professional service. The ideal candidates are expected to have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level, evidence of academic scholarship and research ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals, and potential for securing external funds. Primary teaching responsibilities include general chemistry analytical and forensic chemistry courses for non-majors and majors with the opportunity to teach upper-level courses in the candidate's area of expertise. The successful candidates are expected to have a clear understanding of curriculum design and development, engage in student centered undergraduate research, participate in mentoring, and service to the department and university.
Qualification
The successful candidates should have a Ph.D. in analytical chemistry or forensic chemistry. We are specifically seeking candidates with a research focus in analytical and forensic chemistry whose expertise includes environmental analytical chemistry, spectroscopy, separation, and drug analysis, bioanalytical chemistry and/or toxicology. Preference will be given to candidates with robust collaborative potential across departmental boundaries on campus particularly in the areas of machine learning/artificial intelligence guided- chemistry research.
Salary based on qualifications $65,000-$102,000
How to Apply
Review of application will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Salary is commensurate with experience. Applicants should submit a Hampton University Application for faculty employment, a letter of interest clearly stating the candidate's commitment to teaching, professional and scholarly work, curriculum vitae, and three professional references with contact information. Application materials should be submitted electronically to:
Dr. Kesete Ghebreyessus
Chair, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Hampton University
Hampton VA, 23666
Email: Kesete.Ghebreyessus@hamptonu.edu
