EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Full-time, tenure-track position
PRIMARY DUTY: The Chemistry discipline, an ACS accredited program within the School of Natural Sciences, invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin in August 2026. Successful candidates will contribute introductory chemistry lecture and laboratory courses for majors and non-majors as well as upper-level courses in inorganic chemistry. The ability to contribute to other upper-level offerings in areas of the candidate’s specialization is also desirable.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Teach an introductory general education chemistry course for non-science majors and/or an introductory chemistry course for science majors (General Chemistry I)
2. Offer an upper-level lecture and laboratory course in Inorganic Chemistry, required for students completing the ACS certified major in Chemistry.
3. Contribute to other offerings in the discipline, as needed, which may include Chemistry Seminar, Laboratory Safety, or courses in the applicant’s area of specialization.
4. Cover a typical annual teaching load of 12 load hours per term (fall and spring).
5. Develop scholarly activity that involves undergraduate students.
6. Serve the School of Natural Sciences and University on committees as assigned.
7. Hold seven office hours/week.
8. Provide additional student support in the form of academic advisement, mentorship, or other student assistance as appropriate.
9. Perform other duties as assigned by the Chair of the School of Natural Sciences.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Ph.D. in Chemistry with specialization in inorganic chemistry; ABD candidates will be considered and hired at the instructor level until successful completion of their terminal degree
Skills: Good classroom management and lecture skills
WORKING CONDITIONS: Typical university classroom, office, and laboratory conditions
EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Common classroom teaching equipment, laboratory instrumentation, research-grade equipment and instrumentation, and computational facilities
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to complete essential functions in the classroom and laboratory
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin in mid-October and continue until the position is filled
DATE AVAILABLE: August 10, 2026
TO APPLY: Follow the steps of the online application process. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1121 or email
[email protected] if more information is needed regarding the process.
APPLICATION MATERIALS: (1) a letter of application which describes your teaching experience and suitability for the position; (2) a statement of teaching philosophy; (3) a statement of research interest; (4) a current curriculum vitae; (5) unofficial transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work and (6) contact information for three professional references for your application materials to be complete
INQUIRIES FOR THE POSITION CAN BE MADE TO:
Inorganic Chemist Search Committee
School of Natural Sciences
Northwest Missouri State University
800 University Drive
Maryville, MO 64468-6001
Phone: (660) 562-1388
E-mail:
[email protected]
COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city’s website at www.maryville.org.
UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 9,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus and through Northwest Online.
Founded in 1905 and ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top public regional universities in the Midwest, Northwest boasts a high retention rate and a graduation rate in the 95th percentile among its peers. Additionally, results of the Ruffalo Noel Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory show Northwest students are more satisfied than students at national peers, and 78 percent of Northwest students report they would repeat their University experience, compared to 75 percent of students surveyed nationally at their respective institutions.
Furthermore, the University is a national model for student success and career placement, with 93 percent of bachelor’s degree earners and 99 percent of master’s degree earners securing employment or continuing their education within six months of completing a degree at Northwest, according to the most recent data.
Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jumpstart on their careers while maintaining competitive tuition rates and generous financial assistance to help minimize the financial barriers students may face when pursuing a college degree.
Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area, a partnership with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency or Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency. In conjunction with its emergency and disaster management program, Northwest organizes and hosts Missouri Hope, an annual mass casualty training exercise that attracts first responders and emergency workers from throughout the nation and provides hands-on training in preparation for a natural disaster.
The University’s vibrant and diverse learning community also offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, saving students an estimated $6,900 over four years. Northwest offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program.
For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit
www.nwmissouri.edu/aboutus/facts/.
