Description

The Department of Chemistry at Susquehanna University invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions to start in August 2026. Primary teaching duties for the first position will include courses in the department’s introductory sequence (General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry). Primary teaching duties for the second position will also include courses in the department’s introductory sequence (General Chemistry, Methods of Chemical Analysis) and the upper-level Instrumental Analysis course. In addition, the opportunity exists to participate in the university’s First Year Seminar program and develop special topics courses in the candidates’ areas of expertise. The successful candidates are also expected to develop research programs in biological chemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, or analytical chemistry that have significant undergraduate student involvement. 

Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research plans including instrumentation needs and a clear description of how undergraduates will be involved, and the names and contact information of three references online at https://www.susqu.edu/about/employment/. Any inquiries should be sent to the Department Head, Dr. Swarna Basu, basu@susqu.edu. 

Startup funding, additional forms of institutional support, and the opportunity for pre-tenure sabbatical leave are available. The Chemistry Department is housed within the Natural Sciences Center with state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities. For information about the Department and its facilities, please visit https://www.susqu.edu/academics/majors-and-minors/department-of-chemistry

Review of applications will begin on January 16, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Requirements

A Ph.D. in Chemistry or Biochemistry is required, and college-level teaching experience and/or postdoctoral research experience is strongly preferred. Preference will also be given to candidates who have research interests in biochemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, or analytical chromatography techniques (HPLC, GC/MS). The successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to deliver high-quality undergraduate teaching along with effective undergraduate mentoring.