Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Sciences, Organic Chemistry

The Department of Chemical Sciences at Bridgewater State University seeks applications for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor of Chemistry. The successful candidate must be able to teach organic chemistry I & II (lecture and laboratory) and develop upper-level courses in their subdiscipline. The candidate may also contribute to the teaching of general chemistry for majors and/or non-majors. The ideal candidate will be strongly committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching, academic advising, and developing an independent research program that includes mentoring undergraduate students. Other essential duties include participation in university and departmental service, including curriculum development. The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to serving at a primarily undergraduate institution, along with sensitivity and understanding toward students from diverse backgrounds, abilities, and accessibility challenges. Linguistic proficiency in a language other than English (e.g., Spanish, Portuguese, or French Creole) would be a plus.

Applications received by October 1, 2025 will receive full consideration. Review of applications will continue until the position close date November 9, 2025.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in Chemistry or a related field by September 1, 2026
• Ability to teach organic chemistry I & II and related labs
• A plan to develop a research program that incorporates undergraduate students
• The candidate must also demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, advising, undergraduate research mentoring, and university and community service
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• A specialization in one or more of the following sub-fields: polymers, materials chemistry, environmental chemistry, green and sustainable chemistry, forensic science, and/or computational chemistry

• At least 1-year of post-doctoral research or teaching experience
• Recent experience working with Black, Latinx, Native American, and other racially, ethnically, and/or socioeconomically minoritized groups in the classroom
• Knowledge of, or openness to further developing culturally responsive pedagogical techniques and effective practices to engage a diverse group of students
• Familiarity with, or openness to adopting, innovative technology to foster engaged learning
• Linguistic proficiency in a language other than English (e.g., Spanish, Portuguese, or French Creole