Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Tenure Track, August 2025

Chapman University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Chemistry in the Schmid College of Science and Technology, in the area of computational chemistry (broadly defined), starting August 2025.  This is a full-time, tenure track position that requires work to be performed in the State of California with specific in-person teaching responsibilities and required on-campus availability at Chapman’s Orange campus.

Chapman University is a nationally ranked R2 institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California’s most diverse and vibrant regions. Our faculty are academic leaders who excel in both research and teaching. Dedicated to forward-looking, personalized education, we create an environment for unlimited achievement by both our students and faculty. More information about Chapman University is available at http://www.chapman.edu.

Schmid College of Science and Technology is one of 11 schools and colleges in the University. The college embodies Chapman’s mission of providing students with personalized educational experiences by fostering an outstanding community of teacher-scholars across a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs. Schmid College has a new 140,000 sq ft home, the Keck Center for Science and Engineering, alongside the newly founded Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler School of Engineering. More information about the Schmid College of Science and Technology is available at http://www.chapman.edu/science.

The undergraduate-only serving Chemistry and Biochemistry Program is home to a diverse group of faculty with specializations in a broad range of fields, including physical, organic, analytical, inorganic, and biochemistry. The ACS accredited B.S. Chemistry program and the ASBMB accredited B.S. Biochemistry program are characterized by personalized education, small class sizes, innovative teaching, and strong research mentoring.

The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. More information on diversity and inclusion at Chapman University is available at http://www.chapman.edu/diversity.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach lower- and upper-level courses that contribute to the chemistry major and minor, develop and maintain an active research program, and advise/mentor undergraduate research students. Significant scholarship, including publishing in peer-reviewed journal, presenting at relevant research conferences, and obtaining and managing extramural grants is an expectation of the position.

Required responsibilities include:

Teach lower- and upper-division chemistry courses, including core and elective courses. Current course descriptions are available at https://catalog.chapman.edu.
Develop or continue a chemistry research program in computational chemistry, including publishing papers and presenting work in this area at local and national conferences.
Actively contribute as an integral member of Schmid College of Science and Technology in the ongoing development, implementation, and assessment of our academic and degree programs.
Perform service to the unit, college, university, profession, and wider community as expected of a tenure track faculty member.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

An earned Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field by the start of employment from an accredited institution.
A strong history of chemistry research, including demonstrated potential for building and leading an independent nationally recognized, externally funded chemistry research program.
Evidence of the potential to be an effective teacher at the undergraduate level, particularly in core chemistry courses, such as general chemistry, or upper division coursework.
Demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and multicultural competence in education and must be willing to contribute to the University Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion plan (https://www.chapman.edu/diversity).

Application Instructions

Qualified candidates should submit the following electronically via Interfolio:

Cover letter detailing qualifications related to the position description.
Curriculum Vitae.
Statement of teaching philosophy that includes a brief description of past teaching experience, no more than three pages.
Research Statement, no more than three pages, that details current and future chemistry research.
Statement of past and planned contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion (no more than two pages).
Three professional reference letters.
Inquiries may be directed to Warren de Bruyn, Search Committee Chair, at schmidcollege@chapman.edu. Please use “Computational Chemistry Faculty Position” as the email subject line.

Application review will begin October 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.  This position is subject to final budget approval. Salary range for this position is $90,000 – $98,000. Successful completion of a background check is required for the final candidate.