Professional Practice Assistant Professor

Overview

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Utah State University invites applications from outstanding candidates for a Professional Practice Assistant Professor faculty position in chemistry, with an estimated start date of August 1, 2025. The successful candidate will be expected to consistently demonstrate teaching excellence, particularly in inorganic chemistry, and effectively contribute to research and service activities. Preference will be given to applicants with teaching experience in inorganic chemistry and research interests that complement existing department programs. Applicants must have earned a PhD in Chemistry or a closely related discipline; postdoctoral experience in experimental inorganic chemistry is preferred.

Applicants must apply online; questions regarding the position should be directed to Samantha Christenson, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, [email protected], 435-797-0544.

Evaluation of applications will begin June 15, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate level courses, including inorganic chemistry lecture and laboratory, with possible opportunities for teaching in other areas based on expertise.
• Develop an effective research program, which could include collaborations with existing faculty on publications, grants, mentoring students, or writing proposals.
• Service to the department, university, and broader scientific community.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:      

• PhD in chemistry or a closely related discipline
• Experience/training in areas of inorganic chemistry
• Experience in teaching chemistry
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills
• Ability to contribute to research (through publications, mentored students, proposals, etc.), either independently or in collaboration with existing faculty.
• Effective track record of publishing in top scientific journals

Preferred Qualifications:       

• Postdoctoral and/or faculty/industry experience in inorganic chemistry                                              
• Dedication to and track record of excellent teaching
• Research interests that complement department research (see https://www.usu.edu/chem/directory/faculty/)
• Demonstrated skills in teaching undergraduate and graduate chemistry courses

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"
• Cover Letter to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10"
• A statement of teaching philosophy, experience, and interests (3 page maximum) to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10"
• A statement of research interests, experience, and publications (3 page maximum) to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10". Please describe how you could complement current research in the Department, University, or Regional facilities. For faculty research interests, see https://www.usu.edu/chem/directory/faculty/.
• Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile. (Your references will be sent an email from USU asking them to upload a letter of recommendation on your behalf).

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA

Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  

College/Department Highlights

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry (http://www.chem.usu.edu/) offers BS, MS, and PhD degrees in Chemistry and in Biochemistry. The department has a very strong record of attracting extramural research support while emphasizing quality teaching. The department is housed in two adjacent buildings (total 124,000 square feet) and is equipped with modern instrumentation, including NMR and EPR instruments staffed by a PhD scientist, as well as additional shared analytical instrumentation. The department currently enrolls 300 undergraduate student majors and 40 graduate.  

Utah State University (http://www.usu.edu) is a land-grant Carnegie R1 institution with an enrollment of approximately 25,000 undergraduate students and 3,000 graduate students on the main campus in Logan, Utah. Located in northern Utah’s Cache Valley (http://www.usu.edu/cachevalley/), Utah State is 80 miles northeast of Salt Lake City and is within a day’s driving distance of six national parks. The surrounding area, including ski resorts, lakes, rivers and mountains, makes Logan one of the finest recreational environments in the nation. Utah State University is a place of diverse thought, where first-rate cultural offerings provided by talented professors and visiting artists benefit thousands of students and members of the community. Logan is consistently highlighted as one of the safest cities in the country and provides a unique living-learning environment.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women’s volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women’s soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or [email protected]. 

*updated 12/2025

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*updated 10/2025