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Assistant Professor in Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry (R0008113)
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Assistant Professor in Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry (R0008113). Location: Winston-Salem, NC Open Date: Sep 05, 2025 Description
WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY. The Department of Chemistry invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Chemistry, effective July 1, 2026. Qualifications
An earned Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry is required for the position. Qualified applicants will demonstrate their ability to teach courses in inorganic chemistry, develop an externally funded, nationally recognized research program in synthetic inorganic chemistry involving undergraduate and graduate students, and contribute to an academic environment that fosters learning and growth for all its stakeholders. Possible research areas of interest to the department include functional materials, environmental remediation, inorganic catalysis in small molecule activation and functionalization, or other areas of synthetic inorganic chemistry. Responsibilities
Teach courses in inorganic chemistry at the graduate and undergraduate level. Engage in scholarly activities and contribute to the Department, College, and University service. Contribute to the University’s community outreach efforts. About Wake Forest University
Founded in 1834, Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate, and professional education. With more than 5,400 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate and professional students, Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics program competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Since its founding, the University has adopted the motto Pro Humanitate, which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world. For more information, visit: about.wfu.edu. Wake Forest University is located in Winston-Salem, a city in the Piedmont-Triad region of North Carolina. To learn more about Winston-Salem, visit: www.visitwinstonsalem.com. About the Chemistry Department
We are a Ph.D.-granting department whose mission is to lead in undergraduate and graduate education and research ventures that extend beyond the traditional boundaries of chemistry. Our department is housed in two state-of-the-art facilities, Salem Hall and Wake Downtown. We support interdisciplinary programs in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery, and Materials Chemistry, with opportunities for multi-disciplinary collaborations through WFU Research Centers and the Wake Forest School of Medicine. Application Instructions
Review of applications will begin immediately. Materials to submit: (1) a cover letter outlining interest and qualifications; (2) a CV; (3) a statement describing teaching approach across diverse values, identities, skills, and professional ambitions, including experience leading undergraduate courses and future teaching interests (max 2 pages); (4) a statement describing proposed research in the context of the current state of the discipline (max 5 pages). Letters of recommendation will be requested from applicants who advance in the search. Applications submitted on or before October 15, 2025 will be given full consideration. Apply at: https://apply.interfolio.com/16449/positions. Inquiries: Chair of the Search Committee at chmapply@wfu.edu or Wake Forest University Human Resources at AskHR@wfu.edu. Wake Forest University conducts background checks for all final faculty candidates being considered for employment. Qualifications: PhD in Chemistry. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status. Accommodations for Applicants
If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR@wfu.edu or (336) 758-4700.
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Assistant Professor in Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry (R0008113). Location: Winston-Salem, NC Open Date: Sep 05, 2025 Description
WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY. The Department of Chemistry invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Chemistry, effective July 1, 2026. Qualifications
An earned Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry is required for the position. Qualified applicants will demonstrate their ability to teach courses in inorganic chemistry, develop an externally funded, nationally recognized research program in synthetic inorganic chemistry involving undergraduate and graduate students, and contribute to an academic environment that fosters learning and growth for all its stakeholders. Possible research areas of interest to the department include functional materials, environmental remediation, inorganic catalysis in small molecule activation and functionalization, or other areas of synthetic inorganic chemistry. Responsibilities
Teach courses in inorganic chemistry at the graduate and undergraduate level. Engage in scholarly activities and contribute to the Department, College, and University service. Contribute to the University’s community outreach efforts. About Wake Forest University
Founded in 1834, Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate, and professional education. With more than 5,400 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate and professional students, Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics program competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Since its founding, the University has adopted the motto Pro Humanitate, which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world. For more information, visit: about.wfu.edu. Wake Forest University is located in Winston-Salem, a city in the Piedmont-Triad region of North Carolina. To learn more about Winston-Salem, visit: www.visitwinstonsalem.com. About the Chemistry Department
We are a Ph.D.-granting department whose mission is to lead in undergraduate and graduate education and research ventures that extend beyond the traditional boundaries of chemistry. Our department is housed in two state-of-the-art facilities, Salem Hall and Wake Downtown. We support interdisciplinary programs in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery, and Materials Chemistry, with opportunities for multi-disciplinary collaborations through WFU Research Centers and the Wake Forest School of Medicine. Application Instructions
Review of applications will begin immediately. Materials to submit: (1) a cover letter outlining interest and qualifications; (2) a CV; (3) a statement describing teaching approach across diverse values, identities, skills, and professional ambitions, including experience leading undergraduate courses and future teaching interests (max 2 pages); (4) a statement describing proposed research in the context of the current state of the discipline (max 5 pages). Letters of recommendation will be requested from applicants who advance in the search. Applications submitted on or before October 15, 2025 will be given full consideration. Apply at: https://apply.interfolio.com/16449/positions. Inquiries: Chair of the Search Committee at chmapply@wfu.edu or Wake Forest University Human Resources at AskHR@wfu.edu. Wake Forest University conducts background checks for all final faculty candidates being considered for employment. Qualifications: PhD in Chemistry. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status. Accommodations for Applicants
If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR@wfu.edu or (336) 758-4700.
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