Assistant/Associate Professor of Chemistry

Position Information

Position Information

Position Title:

Assistant/Associate Professor of Chemistry

Position Number:

000754

Working Title:

Assistant/Associate Professor of Chemistry

Full-time or Part-time:

Full Time

Time Limited Position:

No

Number of Vacancies:

1

Department:

Chemistry, Physics, Material Science

Posting Number:

0401424

SHRA/EHRA:

EHRA (Faculty)

Job Category:

Professional

Hiring Range:

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Overall Position Competency:

EHRA Faculty

Primary Purpose of the Organization:

The
Department of Chemistry, Physics, and Materials Science
provides students with a quality education through a basic
liberal-arts foundation and prepares students with the ability to
provide quality chemical/materials analysis through various
analytical methods and instrumentations. The Department offers an
ACS -certified BS Chemistry degree with concentrations in General
Chemistry and Materials Science, as well as concentrations in
Biochemistry, Pre-Health, and Pre-Pharmacy. Chemistry Program
serves as a solid foundation for the matriculation into graduate or
professional schools. Additionally, the Department offers a BS
Materials Science and Manufacturing degree, with concentrations in
Materials Science and Computational Materials Science. The
Department is equipped with many the-state-of-the-art analytical
instruments such as electron microprobe, scanning electron
microscope, atomic force microscope, x-ray diffractometer, UV-Vis,
Raman, fluorescence, FTIR, NMR, HPLC, HPLC -MS/MS, GC, GC/MS/MS, CE
etc.

Primary Purpose of the Position:

The primary purpose of the position include but not limited to: 1)
teach courses per nine-month academic year based on interest,
expertise, and departmental needs, though the teaching requirement
may be adjusted to accommodate research projects; 2) conduct
his/her own research and support materials research and education
efforts at FSU ; 3) mentor undergraduate students in supervised
research and training; 4) serve on departmental committees and
college-level committees; 5) secure external grant funding to
support his/her own research and the research needs of the
department, university, and FSU’s research partners; 6) participate
in community outreach to support K-12 STEM education and other
community, university, and professional service; 7) and initiate
and help to initiate new research as well as partnership among
faculty at FSU and other schools in NC; Eligible candidates are
required to have a strong interest and willingness to play a lead
role in integrating web-based instructional resources into their
teaching.

The anticipated start date for the selected candidate is August
2027.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Assistant Professor of Chemistry:

• Earned Ph.D. in Chemistry from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated ability to teach at the university level and

contribute to scholarly, research, and service activities.

Associate Professor of Chemistry:

• Earned Ph.D. in Chemistry from an accredited institution.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible teaching,

research, and/or professional experience in higher education.

• Demonstrated records of effective teaching, scholarly

achievement, and service consistent with appointment at the
associate professor rank

Strong preference will be given to applicants with Ph.D. In
Experimental Physical Chemistry and relevant postdoctoral research
experience.

Knowledge skills and abilities:

• Teaching and instruction for groups of individuals;
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing with

peers and students;

• Ability to work effectively and productively with others; time

management skills, and

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior teaching and research experience, especially in the area

of experimental physical chemistry.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position will remain open until filled, with special
consideration given to candidates who apply by October 2026. The
selected candidate will have an anticipated start date of August
2027.

Notice to Applicants:

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application
is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The
application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase
“see resume.”

Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a
current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are
selected for the position and with your permission.

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Additional Information for Applicants:

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees
verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for
all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy
credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the
responsibility of the candidate.

EEO Statement:

This position is subject to the successful completion of an
employment background check. An employment background check
includes a criminal background check, employment verification,
reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic
verification and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of
educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate
against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color,
national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual
orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran
status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity
and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff
from diverse backgrounds.

Veteran's Statement:

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and
seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our
openings.

Quick Link

https://jobs.uncfsu.edu/postings/28826

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Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official

International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)

Optional Documents

• Other Document
• Other Documents Continued
• Other Documents Continued.