Job Title:

 Faculty Tenure Track-9 Mo

Physical Location:

 Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary:

 

Basic Function:

THE DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY AT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY-KENT CAMPUS SEEKS TO FILL A TENURE TRACK FACULTY POSITION IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY/BIOCHEMISTRY.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

 

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: 

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES ARE EXPECTED TO ESTABLISH A HIGHLY PRODUCTIVE, EXTRAMURALLY FUNDED, RESEARCH PROGRAM, DIRECT THESES AND DISSERTATIONS, AND EXHIBIT A STRONG COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE IN BOTH UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE TEACHING. WE WELCOME APPLICANTS WHOSE RESEARCH ENHANCES OR BROADENS THE DEPARTMENT’S EXISTING STRENGTHS.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

 

Minimum Qualifications:

A PH.D. IN CHEMISTRY OR A RELATED FIELD AND AT LEAST ONE YEAR OF POST-DOCTORAL EXPERIENCE.

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

 

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments 

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Light work-Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Incumbent must be able to communicate with others. Incumbent may be required to travel from building to building frequently and off campus occasionally.

Special Instructions Summary:

SALARY AND STARTUP FUNDS ARE COMPETITIVE AND COMMENSURATE WITH ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND PRIOR EXPERIENCE.

APPLICANTS SHOULD APPLY ONLINE AND UPLOAD THE COVER LETTER, CURRICULUM VITAE, A SUMMARY OF PLANS FOR FUTURE RESEARCH, A STATEMENT OF TEACHING INTERESTS AND PHILOSOPHY, AND A COPY OF ONE PUBLICATION THAT BEST REPRESENTS THE CANDIDATE’S RESEARCH STYLE AND/OR SCHOLARLY ACCOMPLISHMENTS.'

APPLICANTS SHOULD PROVIDE CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THREE REFERENCES AND SHOULD SEND UNOFFICIAL COPIES OF UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE TRANSCRIPTS AND ARRANGE FOR DIRECT SUBMISSION OF THREE LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION DIRECTLY TO CHEM@KENT.EDU OR BY MAIL TO CHAIR, SEARCH COMMITTEE, DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY & BIOCHEMISTRY, PO BOX 5190 KENT, OH 44242-0001.

REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS WILL BEGIN NOVEMBER 15TH, 2025 AND WILL CONTINUE UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED.

Additional Information:

Must pass a security check.

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind. 

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr.

 

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Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.