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Position Title: Chemistry/Assistant Professor/Tenure Track

Department:  Chemistry

Term of Assignment: Tenure Track

Term End Date, If Applicable:             

FLSA Status:   Exempt = not eligible for overtime

Salary: Competitive

Travel: Less than 10%

Brief Statement of Duties

Brief Statement of Duties: The Department of Chemistry at Northern Michigan University is seeking an individual specializing in Physical Chemistry to fill a campus-based, tenure track position starting in the Fall of 2026 at the rank of Assistant Professor. Teaching responsibilities will include two physical chemistry courses with laboratories: quantum mechanics (CH341) and thermodynamics and kinetics (CH342), as well as other courses based on departmental needs and the candidate’s expertise. It is expected that the successful candidate will establish an active research program that involves undergraduate students and will also contribute to Departmental and University service activities. A Ph.D. in chemistry or a closely related field is required, and postdoctoral and prior teaching experience is strongly preferred. This is a campus based position. This position is not currently available for sponsorship.

The Department of Chemistry has 20 full-time faculty and offers undergraduate degrees in ACS-certified Chemistry, Biochemistry, Forensic Biochemistry, and Medicinal Plant Chemistry. Northern Michigan University with 7200 students and more than 170 degree programs, is located along the shores of Lake Superior in the vibrant historic city of Marquette, consistently named a top spot in the nation to raise a family, vacation, and enjoy an excellent quality of life.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: Doctorate or equivalent terminal degree

Discipline/Degree Area:  Chemistry

Required Specialized Training/Certifications: 

Required Minimum Work Experience:  Instruction at the collegiate level is required. Teaching experience can be in the lecture, recitation or laboratory setting.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties: 

Excellent oral and written communication skills and time management skills
Commitment to undergraduate education and demonstrated excellence in teaching
Ability to develop and deliver curriculum
Ability to assess student-learning outcomes
Ability to develop research projects appropriate for NMU and appropriate for undergraduate involvement.
Excellent problem-solving skills and laboratory diagnostic capabilities
Ability to work well with an instructional team, including but not limited to fellow instructors and laboratory assistants

Additional Desirable Qualifications

Additional Desirable Qualifications: 

Post-doctoral experience
Teaching experience at the university level

Other

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicant materials will include a faculty application, cover letter, CV/Resume, unofficial transcripts, teaching philosophy, and a research plan. 

Contact Information:  Frankie McCormick - Chair, fmccormi@nmu.edu

NMU is an equal opportunity employer.