Assistant Professor- Chemistry

Assistant Professor- Chemistry

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Assistant
Professor- Chemistry at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located
in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all
backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our
deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity,
diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational
opportunities which prepare students for success in a global
society.

Essential functions (job duties):

The Department of Chemistry at Wayne State University
(https://clas.wayne.edu/chemistry) invites applications for a
tenure-track assistant professor position in Organic Chemistry,
broadly defined, with a focus on interdisciplinary biomedical
research. The expected start date is August 18. 2027. This is a
full-time, benefits-eligible academic year (9-month) faculty
position.

Job duties

Conduct research in any broadly defined contemporary analytical or
organic chemistry area, with a focus on interdisciplinary
biomedical research.

Teach Chemistry courses at both undergraduate and graduate
levels.

Publish research results in leading peer-reviewed journals.

Aggressively seek external funding to support the research
program.

Direct graduate students’ research and thesis work.

Assume department, college, and university duties are consistent
with and appropriate for good faculty citizenship.

Qualifications:

Education: Ph.D. in a field of specialization or related
area.

Experience: Research experience that indicates the ability
to maintain a high profile, fundable, and contemporary research
program. Research publications in leading journals appropriate to
the discipline.

The required documents are: a) a one-page cover letter
expressing your interest in joining the Department of Chemistry at
Wayne State University, b) a curriculum vitae, c) a three- to
five-page research plan outlining your independent research
proposal and most significant accomplishments, and d) a one-page
statement of teaching experience, interests, and philosophy. In
addition, please arrange for three recommendation letters to be
emailed directly from the letter writer to
facultysearch@chem.wayne.edu.

For any inquiries, please contact the Chair of the Faculty
Search Committee, Dr. Hien Nguyen (hmnguyen@wayne.edu). The
committee will begin reviewing applications on December 15th, 2026,
and continue until the position is filled.

School/College/Division:

H12 - College of Liberal Arts & Science

Primary department:

H1205 - Chemistry

Employment type:

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Academic/Faculty

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Salary minimum: TBD
• Salary hire maximum: TBD

Working conditions:

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement
between WSU and the WSU Chapter of the American Association of
University Professors, which contains and settles all matters with
respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of
employment.

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered
employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal
history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment,
the university will inform you if a background check is
required.