Monmouth College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Chemistry (Physical Chemistry), beginning Fall 2027. Candidates must be committed to undergraduate teaching excellence, scholarship, advising, and the College’s liberal arts mission.
Teaching includes Physical Chemistry I and II, a foundational course such as general chemistry, and advanced specialty courses; the 21–24 credit annual load may include mathematics. The candidate will build an active physical chemistry research program involving undergraduates, supported by an ACS-approved department, endowed summer research, travel funds, and potential start-up support.
A PhD in chemistry or a related field is preferred by the start date; ABD candidates will be considered, with completion expected within two years.
Salary is $59,000–63,000, with health, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition benefits for eligible dependents.
Located in West Central Illinois, about 200 miles from Chicago, Monmouth is a residential liberal arts college with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Learn more at www.monmouthcollege.edu, and view the full advertisement at www.monmouthcollege.edu/offices/hr/employment-opportunities.
To apply, email a letter addressing your approach to undergraduate teaching and plans for undergraduate research, a CV, transcripts, and three references to Deena McLaughlin, Assistant Director of Human Resources, at dmclaughlin@monmouthcollege.edu, subject “Physical Chemistry Faculty Search.” Applications received by Monday, December 14, 2026, receive full consideration; review continues until the position is filled.
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