Assistant Professor of Chemistry (3 positions to be filled)

Posting Details

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Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.

SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

Position Information

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Position Title Assistant Professor of Chemistry (3 positions to be filled) Requisition 202600124F Rank Assistant Professor FLSA status Exempt Hiring Salary

Salary commensurate with experience and education.

Position Category Position Type Full-Time Tenure Track College College of Science & Engineering Technology Department Dept of Chemistry Open Date 09/28/2026 Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48541

Refer Applicants To

Contact Name Dr. Dustin E. Gross Title

Department of Chemistry

Sam Houston State University

Box 2117

Huntsville, TX 77341

Contact Phone 936-294-1532 Contact Email deg013@shsu.edu

Position Details

Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job

The Department of Chemistry at Sam Houston State University is growing and seeks to hire three tenure-track faculty members in physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, and related or multidisciplinary areas of chemistry. Responsibilities include establishing a vigorous, externally fundable research program; mentoring and supervising undergraduate and graduate research students; and delivering excellent, engaging instruction in courses aligned with the candidate's expertise. The successful candidates will contribute to the department's ACS-certified B.S. in Chemistry, B.S. in Forensic Chemistry, and M.S. in Chemistry programs through undergraduate and graduate instruction, thesis advising, and graduate student recruitment.

Educational Requirements for the Position

Ph.D. in Chemistry.

Experience Required for the Position

We seek physical chemists, inorganic chemists, and multidisciplinary chemists whose expertise complements the department's existing programs and expands opportunities for research and instruction. Postdoctoral research experience is preferred.

Other Requirements for the Position

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. The position will begin Fall 2027.

Special Instructions Summary

Review of application materials will begin October 23, 2026, and will continue until position is filled.

Interested candidates should submit an application letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts, research plan, teaching statement (including courses taught and courses the candidate is qualified to teach), and letters of recommendation at http://shsu.peopleadmin.com.

Please note that references provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email requesting a letter of recommendation when the application is submitted.

Three letters of recommendation are required. References will submit their letters through the reference link provided in the automated email from PeopleAdmin.

Open Until Filled Yes

EEO Statement

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you learn about this position?

• The Chronicle of Higher Education

• TWC - Work in Texas

• Inside Higher Ed

• Higher Ed Jobs

• HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium

• SHSU Website

• SHSU Employee

• Other

• If your response to the question above was "Other" please indicate from what source.

(Open Ended Question)

• If your response to the question above was "SHSU Employee" please indicate employee's name and department.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Are you able to teach inorganic chemistry?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you able to teach physical chemistry?

• Yes

• No

• • What other courses are you interested in teaching?

(Open Ended Question)

Candidate Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae (Faculty)
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Statement of Research & Goals
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3