Tenure Track Assistant Professor-Chemistry and Biochemistry

Tenure Track Assistant Professor-Chemistry and Biochemistry Job No:

497060

Full Time/Part Time:

Full-time Location:

South Orange Categories:

Faculty The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Seton Hall University invites applications for a full-time tenure track assistant professor position beginning in Fall 2026. We are seeking an outstanding teacher-scholar with expertise in one or more of the areas of analytical, organic or biochemistry and/or at their interfaces, e.g. bio-analytical, bio-organic. The successful candidate should be prepared to build a highly visible, externally funded research program in the area of interest, mentor graduate and undergraduate research students and teach introductory and advanced undergraduate and graduate courses, be involved in service at the department, college, and university levels. The 17 full-time faculty in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry have interests spanning the entire field and we value high-quality teaching, scholarship and service. We offer graduate (Ph.D., M.S.), accelerated B.S.-M.S., and several undergraduate chemistry and biochemistry programs, including an ACS-certified B.S. in chemistry.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate should be prepared to build a vigorous, competitive, highly visible, externally funded research program in the area of interest, mentor graduate and undergraduate research students and teach introductory and advanced undergraduate and graduate courses, be involved in service at the department, college, and university levels.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants should hold a PhD in chemistry, biochemistry or a closely related discipline, have postdoctoral experience, and a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. Please submit a cover letter, CV, statement outlining current and future research and startup needs, statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and contract information for the minimum three professional references at jobs.shu.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position should be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Nicholas H. Snow, nicholas.snow@shu.edu .

Salary Range:

$68478-$76087

Exempt/Nonexempt:

Exempt Physical Demands:

General Office Environment Special Instructions to

Applicants:

Please submit a cover letter, CV, statement outlining current and future research and startup needs, statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and contract information for the minimum three professional references at jobs.shu.edu.

Benefits Information:

Full Time Benefits Life today is complex. That's why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life. These benefits are important elements of your total university compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan. More information is available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html . Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States and is home to about 6,300 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally inclusive community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives. Seton Hall University is an equal opportunity employer. It honors diverse perspectives and welcomes employees from all faith traditions. In turn, its faculty respects Catholic beliefs and values, engages the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, and supports the University's mission as a Catholic institution of higher education.

Advertised:

18 November 2025

Eastern Daylight Time Application Closes:

Eastern Daylight Time To apply, visit https://jobs.shu.edu/cw/en-us/job/497060 jeid-f6f8c0c0d1df9946a206481ab8659109