Assistant Professor of Analytical Chemistry

Posting Number: 20260056F

Location
Villanova, PA

Work Schedule:
full-time/9-months

Department: 184-Chemistry

Position Summary

Why work at
Villanova?

• Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University's founding in 1842, we
  have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.
• Villanova
  has been included among the nation's best colleges and universities. VU's inclusion again in U.S. News & World
  Report's 2026 "Best Colleges" rankings is another indication of the University's continued prominence and forward momentum.
• 
  Villanova's most precious asset is our people. As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid
  time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional
  development, tuition assistance, and more.

The
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Villanova University invites applicants for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position in
Analytical Chemistry to teach in our department, which offers ACS-certified B.S. degrees in chemistry, ASBMB-accredited B.S. degrees in
biochemistry, M.S. degrees in chemistry and does not have a Ph.D. program. The successful candidate will receive a start-up package and a
pre-tenure sabbatical.

Please visit our webpage for information
about the department, as well as our
research and scholarship facilities page.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The
University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and
values.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will contribute to the vibrant curriculum
of the department at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, teaching up to 15 contact hours per year (12 in the first year), with
courses in instrumentation, quantitative analysis, and in additional area(s) of specialty. The candidate will establish and maintain an
active and productive research program, integrate undergraduate and master's students into research, actively seek extramural funding, and
effectively participate in departmental/university professional service.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants
must hold a Ph.D. in chemistry or related fields with a demonstrated specialization involving quantitative chemical measurement. Applicants
should show potential for success in teaching and research in a predominantly undergraduate liberal arts setting.

Preferred
Qualifications

Post-doctoral research experience that broadens the candidate's expertise. Experience teaching and mentoring
undergraduates in both classroom and laboratory settings.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work
Hours

Most graduate classes are taught in the evenings.

Special Message to Applicants

To
apply, please visit Villanova's job portal (https://jobs.villanova.edu/). The starting date is expected to be August
2027.

Applications must be submitted online and include:
* Cover letter
* Complete curriculum vitae
* Teaching statement
(methods, outcomes, goals, and development activities, if applicable).
* Proposed research statement that demonstrates potential for
high-quality scholarship while involving undergraduate and master's students. Should include any necessary instrumentation to be purchased
with startup funding; a list of current
departmental instrumentation is on the departmental website.
* Candidates will be expected to provide a statement
articulating how the candidate's contributions may support the University's mission (and enduring
principles). Please refer to the departmental website and the Villanova University Mission Statement.
* Undergraduate and
graduate transcripts (unofficial acceptable for application). Transcripts can be uploaded as a scan/PDF as an "Other Document" to the HR
site.
* Must include contact information for 3 references who can be contacted via email to submit confidential letters of recommendation
when the application is submitted.
* Other supporting documents may be submitted online in conjunction with the
application.

Salary Posting Information

Competitive