DeSales University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Chemistry at the Assistant Professor level, beginning Fall 2027.
We seek a collaborative educator-scholar with expertise in analytical chemistry and instrumentation who is committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching, mentoring, science outreach, and to the development of a sustained undergraduate research program.
The successful candidate will contribute to a department focused on student-centered learning, hands-on scientific training, and undergraduate research.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate courses in general and analytical chemistry as well as instrumental analysis, including laboratories
- Develop, maintain, and actively use shared instrumentation resources in both teaching and research
- Establish a productive undergraduate research program, mentoring and involving students in independent and course-based research
- Contribute to curriculum development, program assessment, student advisement and departmental initiatives
- Engage in service to the department, university, and broader community
- Participate in faculty development opportunities and attend conferences
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Chemistry or closely related field
- Demonstrated expertise in analytical chemistry and chemical instrumentation
- Strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentoring
- Clear ability and commitment to developing and sustaining an undergraduate research program
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching at the undergraduate level
- Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, or managing instrumentation
- Experience mentoring undergraduate students in research
- Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate STEM education and outreach
Additional Information
Start Date: August 2027 with option to begin January 2027
To apply, please submit electronically (PDF preferred) the following material to Dr. Steve Sweeney, Department Chair of Chemistry & Biochemistry at steven.sweeney@desales.edu . In the subject line of the email, please only include your Last Name- Chemistry Faculty Position :
- Letter of Application (outlining interest and qualifications)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Research Statement (describing how you would engage undergraduate students in your scholarly efforts)
- Contact Information for three Professional References
- Photocopies of all Transcripts (official transcripts will be required, if hired)
Priority review of applications will begin on November 1, 2026. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration; however, the position will remain open until filled. Applications must be complete to be considered for review.
The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry is located in the Priscilla Payne Hurd Science Center. Our facilities are well-equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation supported by college-controlled endowments. Instrumentation includes a 60-MHz teaching NMR spectrometer, thermal analysis (STA, bomb calorimetry), UV-Vis and fluorescence spectrophotometers, multiple UV-Vis and IR spectrometers, a magnetic susceptibility balance, as well as other chromatographic (GC-TCD, GC-MS with FID and headspace sampler, HPLC, FPLC), electrochemical, and biochemical instrumentation. University endowment funds are available to provide start-up support for new faculty and continued support for research endeavors.
DeSales University is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled; Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
Effective immediately and in accordance with Pennsylvania Act 153, all new faculty and staff at DeSales University whose position with the University has been determined to potentially have direct contact or routine interaction with individuals under 18 years of age must successfully complete a background check, including a Criminal History Report from the Pennsylvania State Police, a Child Abuse History Clearance from the Department of Human Services and a fingerprint, based criminal history submitted through the FBI as a condition of employment.
