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WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY. The Department of Chemistry invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Chemistry, effective July 1, 2027.
Position Summary : This individual will be expected to teach courses in chemistry and biochemistry at the graduate and undergraduate level that contribute to the Chemistry and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB) programs, establish and maintain an externally funded research program, engage in scholarly activities, participate in departmental, College, and University service, and 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 5,500 undergraduates and 3,900 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 beautiful, mid-sized city centrally in the Piedmont-Triad region of North Carolina. To learn more about Winston-Salem, visit:
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 recently renovated, state-of-the‑art teaching and research facilities, Salem Hall and Wake Downtown. In addition to traditional chemistry degree programs, we support interdisciplinary programs in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery, and Materials Chemistry. Outstanding opportunities for multi‑disciplinary collaborations exist through various WFU Research Centers and Wake Forest School of Medicine.
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 or .
Qualifications: A Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related area is required for the position. Qualified applicants will demonstrate their ability to teach courses in chemistry and biochemistry, especially biophysical chemistry, develop an externally funded, nationally recognized research program involving undergraduate and graduate students, and contribute to an academic environment that fosters learning and growth for all its stakeholders. We welcome applicants who are interested in biophysical studies aimed at mechanistic function and structure of macromolecules. We seek faculty with a commitment to the teacher‑scholar model and to enhancing the breadth, depth, and diversity of our chemistry programs.
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Worksite address
winston salem, NC, 27104, US
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