Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Susquehanna University
Job Type: Faculty - Full-Time Benefits Eligible
FLSA: Exempt
Hours per week: Variable
Number of months: 9
Location : Selinsgrove, PA
Closing Date: Continuous
About Susquehanna
Susquehanna University is the future-ready institution for today, invested in cultivating intellectual grounding, active learning and global citizenship for all students. Renowned as one of the finest U.S. national liberal arts colleges, Susquehanna inspires and challenges 2,200 enterprising, bright-minded students studying the arts, business, humanities and sciences. Our students seize opportunities through exceptional worldwide internships, expert-guided research and an acclaimed study-abroad program, leading to a transformative education that empowers each graduate to realize their unique potential and lead a successful and meaningful life.
The Susquehanna River Valley with its fresh air and overall pleasant year-round climate, provides four distinct seasons amidst a backdrop of vibrant autumn foliage, occasional winter snowfalls, flower-filled springs and warm summer evenings illuminated by fireflies. Nearby outdoor recreational areas for hiking, kayaking, fishing and skiing - and the bustling cultural and commerce hubs of New York City, Washington D.C., Baltimore and Philadelphia within a three-hour drive - present abundant opportunities for learning and discovery.
Job Summary
The Department of Chemistry at Susquehanna University invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions to start in August 2026.
Specific Responsibilities
Primary teaching duties for the first position will include courses in the department's introductory sequence (General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry). Primary teaching duties for the second position will also include courses in the department's introductory sequence (General Chemistry, Methods of Chemical Analysis) and the upper-level Instrumental Analysis course. In addition, the opportunity exists to participate in the university's First Year Seminar program and develop special topics courses in the candidates' areas of expertise. The successful candidates are also expected to develop research programs in biological chemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, or analytical chemistry that have significant undergraduate student involvement.
Minimum Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Chemistry or Biochemistry is required, and college-level teaching experience and/or postdoctoral research experience is strongly preferred. Preference will also be given to candidates who have research interests in biochemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, or analytical chromatography techniques (HPLC, GC/MS). The successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to deliver high-quality undergraduate teaching along with effective undergraduate mentoring.
Additional Information for Applicant
Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research plans including instrumentation needs and a clear description of how undergraduates will be involved, and the names and contact information of three references online at https://www.susqu.edu/about/employment/. Any inquiries should be sent to the Department Head, Dr. Swarna Basu, basu@susqu.edu.
Startup funding, additional forms of institutional support, and the opportunity for pre-tenure sabbatical leave are available. The Chemistry Department is housed within the Natural Sciences Center with state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities. For information about the Department and its facilities, please visit https://www.susqu.edu/academics/majors-and-minors/department-of-chemistry
Review of applications will begin on January 16, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/susqu/jobs/5164548/assistant-professor-of-chemistry
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