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.