Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry 

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for full time, tenure track Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry faculty positions in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry with a preferred start date of August 2025. These are nine-month contracted positions. These positions are for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.  

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in chemistry and/or biochemistry, with a specialization in courses related to organic chemistry. 
• Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
• Taking a leadership role in the development of an externally funded, collaborative research program with undergraduate and graduate students as contributing co-investigators. 
• Participation in professional service activities within the Department, University and beyond.

Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

 

Required Qualifications Include

• A Doctorate degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Chemistry, Biochemistry or a related discipline is required.
• Post-doctoral training, or equivalent relevant postgraduate experiences with a demonstrated track record of peer-reviewed publications.
• A well-articulated research agenda capable of generating external funding and appropriate for including graduate (M.S.) and undergraduate research students.
• A clear philosophy of teaching in their area of expertise.

Preferred Qualifications Include

• Prior teaching experience, especially in organic chemistry.
• Prior success in obtaining extramural funding, especially those that may be transferable to this position.
• Candidates with synthetic expertise in polymer chemistry, organic materials, or medicinal chemistry are especially encouraged to apply.
   

For a full description of this position, application deadlines, and application procedures, visit https://hr.kennesaw.edu/careers.php.  Search for Job ID 277268.

For more than 60 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State is located just north of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting on two metro-Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta. As one of Georgia’s largest universities, Kennesaw State offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, including a growing number of doctoral programs to over 46,000 students. Our high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and across the globe. A member of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2) committed to becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional, and national level. 

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