Assistant professor

Summary

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at John Carroll University seeks to fill a tenure track Assistant Professor position. Full consideration will be given to applications that are complete by November 14, 2025, although applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The anticipated hire start date will be January 2026 or August 2026 depending on the candidate’s availability.

The primary teaching duties of the successful candidate will be the organic chemistry sequence and potentially inorganic chemistry, general chemistry lecture courses, general-organic-biochemistry lecture and lab, or other courses in their area of specialty. The University is dedicated to teaching excellence that contributes to a rich intellectual environment. Summer teaching may also be available and includes additional compensation. Participation in undergraduate research is expected. Service to the university is required and reflects the institution’s mission-driven priorities, community engagement expectations, and shared governance culture. Service to the department and the university is required. Professional and community service are strongly encouraged. These three components (teaching, research and service) are guided by the department’s tenure policy.


ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS) and offers a program that leads to a B.S. in Chemistry, with optional concentrations in Biochemistry and Chemical Physics. The department currently includes four full-time tenured faculty, a research scholar in residence, a general chemistry lab coordinator, a half-time administrative assistant, a half-time laboratory technician, and a central stores manager who also serves as the chemical hygiene officer. A fifth tenured professor in chemistry currently serves as Associate Dean in the College of Arts and Sciences. The department graduates 10-20 majors each year, with approximately two-thirds engaging in research projects both on and off campus. The department is equipped with modern instrumentation including a 60 MHz NMR, ESR, GC, GC-MS, HPLC, IR, DSC, Fluorimeter, UV-Vis, Electrochemical, AA, ICP-OES, Microwave Synthesis and Polarimeter.

For additional information on the University and the Department, please visit: jcu.edu/academics/chemistry

Duties and Responsibilities

The primary teaching duties of the successful candidate will be organic chemistry lecture and laboratory courses, and the ability to contribute to the teaching of inorganic chemistry, general chemistry lecture courses, general-organic-biochemistry lecture and lab, or other courses in their area of specialty would also be helpful.

Required Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in chemistry is required at the time of appointment and some teaching experience is desirable.
• The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to undergraduate education in a liberal arts environment and be familiar with pedagogical practices informed by chemistry education research, including active learning approaches.

Preferred Qualifications

• The ability to teach advanced undergraduate courses in their area of specialization
• A fundamental knowledge of and experience with course level assessment of learning outcomes will be an advantage.

Normal Work Location, Hours and Conditions

University core business hours are generally 8:30 am – 5 pm. However, this position may require work to be performed outside of normal business hours based on department operations.

About John Carroll University

John Carroll University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit Catholic university, founded in 1886, dedicated to developing people with the knowledge and character to lead and to serve. The University is located in University Heights, Ohio, an attractive residential suburb 10 miles east of downtown Cleveland. Academically, the University consists of the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Health and the Boler College of Business, which include graduate programs. The University offers more than 70 Academic Programs in the arts, social sciences, natural sciences, and business at the undergraduate level, and in select areas at the master’s level.


The University enrolls approximately 2,300 undergraduate students and 500 graduate students and has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. John Carroll University is one of 27 Jesuit universities in the United States and has been listed in U.S. News & World Report magazine’s top 10 rankings of Midwest regional universities for more than 30 consecutive years.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

F213P

Open Date

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

A complete application consists of:

• A cover letter addressing your professional background and experience; interest in teaching within a liberal arts setting informed by a Jesuit Catholic mission; and a discussion of initiatives you’ve undertaken that enhance student learning and student success (e.g., universal design strategies, mentorship programs open to all students, curriculum enhancements, etc.)
• CV
• Research proposal, including tentative budget
• Contact information and confidential letters of recommendation from three current references
• Unofficial copies of all university transcripts
  

Information about department instrumentation and faculty research areas can be obtained at jcu.edu/academics/chemistry. Additional questions about the department, program, or this position can be directed to Dr. Yuh-Cherng Chai, Chemistry and Biochemistry Department Chair, at [email protected] or (216) 397-4741.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and value all individuals and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.