Assistant Professor of Inorganic/General Chemistry

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Job description

Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in both undergraduate and graduate teaching.The successful candidate should also demonstrate the ability to develop interdisciplinary research collaborations within the Department of Chemistry, across academic units and research centers at Tuskegee University, and with nearby federal laboratories and external partners.

Essential Job Duties

  • Teaching general chemistry, undergraduate and graduate inorganic chemistry, and related laboratory courses.
  • Contributing to upper-level lecture and laboratory offerings in inorganic and materials-oriented chemistry as needed by the department.
  • Establish a productive, independent research program in inorganic chemistry or a closely related area (e.g., materials chemistry, coordination chemistry, solid-state chemistry, catalysis, or bioinorganic chemistry).
  • Mentoring and supervising both undergraduate and graduate students (MS & PhD).
  • Demonstrate the ability to develop interdisciplinary research collaborations within the Department of Chemistry, across academic units and research centers at Tuskegee University, and with nearby federal laboratories and external partners.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Completion of a PhD in Inorganic Chemistry or closely related discipline prior to starting this appointment is required.
  • A commitment to conducting research with graduate (MS) and undergraduate students.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Postdoctoral research experience (1 to 2 years minimum)
  • Record of seeking extramural research support evidenced by proposal submission and/or receipt of funding awards.

FLSA
Exempt

Status
Full-Time

Skills and Attributes

  • The ability to deliver engaging and high-quality instruction in analytical chemistry courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels
  • Record of successful teamwork in a collaborative environment
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Posting Number: F535

Will this position required travel?: N/A

Will this position required night, weekend, and after hour work?: N/A

Will this positon be supported using grants or contract funding?

N/A

Number of Vacancies: 1

Open Date: 02/19/2026

Close Date: 05/19/2026

Open Until Filled: No

How to apply

Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:

  • Tuskegee University employment application
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume/CV
  • Recommendation letters
  • Copies of unofficial transcripts.
  • Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire

Quick Link for Internal Postings: https://tuskegee.peopleadmin.com/postings/1343

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer-Male/Female/Veteran/Disabled

Federal law requires identity and employment eligibility veri?cation on Form I-9 within three (3) business days of employment. Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check