Assistant Professor
Company:
Spelman College
Job Location:
Category:
Chemistry
Type:
Full-Time
Faculty/Type Title
Assistant ProfessorArea of Study
BiochemistryBegins
Fall Semester 2026About the College
Spelman College seeks teacher/scholars dedicated to excellence in teaching and to the continued enhancement of the academic environment for students and colleagues. Founded in 1881, Spelman College is a private four-year liberal arts college located in Atlanta, GA. The oldest historically Black college for women in the United States, Spelman is a member of the Atlanta University Center Consortium and Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education.Position Description
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to being August 2026. We seek outstanding teacher-scholars dedicated to excellence in the chemical and biochemical sciences. The department is an American Chemical Society (ACS) approved program, which has a strong, proven reputation for educating and training women of African descent to excel in STEM fields. The successful candidate will have a doctorate in chemistry, biochemistry or a related area and be able to teach courses at the undergraduate level in at least one or more of the traditional subdisciplinary areas of chemistry as identified by the ACS: Analytical, Biochemistry, Inorganic, Organic, or Physical Chemistry. The position also requires contributing effectively to curriculum development efforts, advising and mentoring students, providing service to the department and college, and establishing a competitive and highly productive undergraduate research program. Candidates with a demonstrated commitment to working with women and underrepresented minority students through teaching, mentoring, and research are especially encouraged to apply.This position is contingent upon the availability of sufficient funding.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related area with primary expertise in Biochemistry, Bioanalytical Chemistry, or Chemical Biology.Posting Number: F634P
Open Date: 11/03/2025
Close Date: 12/12/2025
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Any correspondence regarding the position or your application will be relayed to you by our Faculty Affairs Team. Please do not reach out to any department faculty regarding the position or status of your application. We appreciate your interest and consideration.Deadline to Receive Letter(s) of Reference
12/19/2025
