About this opportunity
Jackson State University lists this Assistant Professor/Associate Professor opportunity in jackson, Mississippi. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Experimental Organic/Medicinal Chemistry Faculty Position
The Department of Chemistry Physics and Atmospheric Sciences (CPAS) at Jackson State University in the College of Science Engineering and Technology invites candidates to apply for a full-time tenure track faculty position in experimental organic/medicinal chemistry. This position includes but is not limited to organic synthesis, organic reaction development, natural products, physical organic chemistry, biochemistry, and medicinal chemistry. We are particularly interested in candidates who will contribute to our efforts to provide support and opportunities for students to pursue research careers in organic chemistry and related areas.
Examples of Duties:
Establish and sustain a vibrant research program funded externally
Serve as effective teachers and mentors at the undergraduate and graduate levels
Provide service to the department, the university, and the profession
Applicants must have a promising research agenda, and a strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate student education and success
The target start date is August 6, 2026
Applications should be submitted to
An application should include: (1) a cover letter; (2) a current resume including publication record; (3) a research statement/proposal (up to 10 pages); (4) a teaching, outreach, and diversity statement (up to 2 pages); and (5) names and contact information for three references
Diversity and Inclusion are core values at Jackson State University, candidate will demonstrate the ability to create inclusive classrooms and environments in which a diverse array of students can learn and thrive
Jackson State University is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those underrepresented in their academic fields
It is the University's policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status disability, or genetic information
Typical Qualifications:
Post Doctoral research experience is required
Benefits:
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible for the complete benefits package. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
Worksite address
jackson, MS, 39200, US
Who can apply
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