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The Department of Chemistry at Ohio Wesleyan University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Organic/Inorganic Chemistry beginning August 2026. We seek an outstanding teacher-scholar committed to engaging undergraduates in both the classroom and the laboratory. The successful candidate will establish a dynamic research program that welcomes students at all levels of preparation fostering student success.
New faculty at OWU benefit from strong institutional support, including the opportunity to apply for start-up funding, a pre-tenure sabbatical, and extensive opportunities for student-faculty collaboration through the Summer Scholarship Research Program and our signature experience, The OWU Connection. The department is part of a vibrant interdisciplinary community with wide-ranging teaching and research interests, supported by faculty development and mentoring from the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Innovation.
This position is part of a faculty cluster hire designed to expand our curriculum and strengthen our community of teacher-scholars. Faculty in this cohort will join a college deeply committed to flexibility, interdisciplinarity, and inclusivity. New faculty have opportunities for mentoring, professional development, and collaboration across the Ohio Five and GLCA consortia.
Responsibilities
Developing and teaching the one-semester course of inorganic chemistry and its accompanying laboratory in support of chemistry majors Contributing to the two-semester lecture sequences of general chemistry and organic chemistry and/or the accompanying laboratories, in support of a wide range of students with diverse interests and future plans Advising students in their academic journey Engaging in a consistent and focused line of research Providing service to the department, university, and profession Assisting in curriculum development, revision, and evaluation Teaching the equivalent of 18-24 contact hours in six courses per academic year (3/3 load), which may include lecture and laboratory sections as appropriate Factors contributing to success
Qualifications
Ph.D. in organic or inorganic chemistry or a related discipline such as organometallics or materials chemistry Evidence of preparation for teaching at the undergraduate level Enthusiasm for mentoring undergraduate students in research experiences Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and a commitment to helping students from diverse racial, social, and cultural groups attain their full potential Preferred Qualifications
Experience as the Instructor of Record for an undergraduate chemistry course
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Developing and teaching the one-semester course of inorganic chemistry and its accompanying laboratory in support of chemistry majors Contributing to the two-semester lecture sequences of general chemistry and organic chemistry and/or the accompanying laboratories, in support of a wide range of students with diverse interests and future plans Advising students in their academic journey Engaging in a consistent and focused line of research Providing service to the department, university, and profession Assisting in curriculum development, revision, and evaluation Teaching the equivalent of 18-24 contact hours in six courses per academic year (3/3 load), which may include lecture and laboratory sections as appropriate Factors contributing to success
Qualifications
Ph.D. in organic or inorganic chemistry or a related discipline such as organometallics or materials chemistry Evidence of preparation for teaching at the undergraduate level Enthusiasm for mentoring undergraduate students in research experiences Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and a commitment to helping students from diverse racial, social, and cultural groups attain their full potential Preferred Qualifications
Experience as the Instructor of Record for an undergraduate chemistry course
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