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James Madison University
Tenure Track Assistant Professor Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
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A Biochemist studies the chemical composition of cells and organisms and conducts research using advanced technologies. Studies the chemical interactions involved in biologic processes such as metabolism, reproduction, and growth, or the effect of drugs or hormones on cells, or conducts research to isolate, analyze or synthesize proteins, enzymes and other molecules.
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+6% projected growth
Job Description
Tenure Track Assistant Professor
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Working Title:
Tenure Track Assistant Professor
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry State Role Title:
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Instructional /Teaching Faculty Position Status:
Full-Time FLSA Status:
Exempt:
Not Eligible forOvertime College/Division:
College of Science and Mathematics Department:
100014•Chemistry Department Pay Band:
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Commensurate withExperience Specify Range or Amount:
Is this a JMU only position? No Is this a grant-funded position? No Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position?No Beginning Review Date:
9/11/2026About JMU:
Mission We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives. Vision To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world. Who We Are Situated in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is a vibrant community with a population of approximately 52,000. Harrisonburg is conveniently located approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and supportive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 21,000 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty. JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master's and doctoral levels. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.General Information:
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at James Madison University invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor appointment to begin in Fall 2027. Applicants with expertise in any subdiscipline of chemistry with research and teaching interests in computational/theoretical chemistry are encouraged to apply. This position builds on our history of undergraduate teaching and research training that leverages over $10 million of existing instrumentation, including comprehensive facilities for nuclear chemistry, materials science, high-performance computing, NMR, and mass spectrometry. To learn more about our state-of-the-art instrumentation visit https://www.jmu.edu/chemistry/instrumentation.shtml. More information about the department can be found at http://www.jmu.edu/chemistry/. JMU Chemistry is an undergraduate-only program at an R2 institution. The department currently serves approximately 200 majors and about 3000 undergraduate students each year. We offer a wide variety of courses for chemistry majors, other STEM majors, general education, and pre-health professionals. Majors are actively involved in SAACS, AXE, and undergraduate research. The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is actively committed to increasing the success of all students, attracting faculty and students with a range of backgrounds and experiences, and sustaining a welcoming work and learning environment. We are committed to excellence in undergraduate education, research, and mentoring undergraduates to help them reach their personal and professional goals. With 29 full-time faculty members, the department offers ACS certified B.S. degrees and teaches courses in all major areas of chemistry.Duties and Responsibilities:
Teaching responsibilities include introductory and upper division courses and laboratories. Establishing an externally funded undergraduate research program is expected. Successful candidates will mentor undergraduates in research during the academic year and in the summer.Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related field is required and a postdoctoral appointment is preferred. Candidates will be evaluated based on their potential to teach and conduct research in a way that increases the success of all students at a primarily undergraduate institution. Preference will be given to highly qualified candidates that can contribute to the existing environmental data science or nuclear chemistry cohorts.Additional Posting Information:
Our search will follow an anonymized, multi-stage review process. For the initial review, all candidates will complete an application and attach a cover letter. The cover letter should be 3 pages or less and must briefly address the candidate's- interest in the position;
- outline of proposed research and the role that undergraduates will play;
- courses they prefer to teach;
- commitment to a welcoming work and learning environment, including examples;
- vision for their role in contributing to the department's mission.