Assistant Professor of Chemical Education – Department of Chemistry

The C. Eugene Bennett Department of Chemistry in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences at West Virginia University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Chemical education starting August, 2026.

The C. Eugene Bennett Department of Chemistry is a vibrant community of chemists, providing the infrastructure and training experiences that allow WVU students to become leaders in all fields of chemistry. There are lecture and laboratory courses in the general areas of analytical, biochemistry, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry, in addition to more specialized courses. Undergraduate students are provided opportunities to participate in cutting-edge research with faculty mentors, developing the ability to understand complex concepts and apply problem solving skills to contemporary chemical problems. Graduate student researchers work independently in their chosen fields in addition to teaching undergraduate laboratory courses. The Department consists of 9 tenured and tenure-track faculty, 10 teaching faculty, and about 60 graduate students, organized around traditional and cross-cutting research areas. Further information can be found at the Department website: https://www.chemistry.wvu.edu/.

Responsibilities:

The applicant is expected to establish an externally funded, nationally competitive research program in the area of Chemical Education. Teaching responsibilities will normally include classes that complement the Chemistry Department’s current offerings at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The candidate will also be expected to serve the community, university, and profession.

Professional Qualifications:

The successful candidate must meet the following criteria:

• Ph.D., in Chemistry or a related field.
• A proven record of success in chemistry education research.
• Demonstrated potential for securing external funding.
• Demonstrated potential for excellent classroom instruction.
• Demonstrated potential to provide high-quality mentorship to undergraduate and graduate students in research.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Interest in collaborations within the chemistry department and with other discipline-based education research fields at West Virginia University.

To apply, please visit https://careers.wvu.edu/career-opportunities and upload (1) a cover letter describing your research and teaching interests and abilities, (2) a curriculum vitae including a list of publications, (3) a succinct statement of future research plans, and 4) a one-page teaching statement. Reference letters may be requested at a later stage in the search process. For additional information please contact the Search Committee Chair, Tobi Odeleye, at Oluwatobi.Odeleye@mail.wvu.edu. Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

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