Haverford College seeks a tenure-track assistant professor in the area of organic chemistry with a biological focus to begin in Fall of 2022. The College and Department are committed to building and supporting an equitable and inclusive community of faculty, staff, and students. Hence, those identifying as women or as members of other groups traditionally underrepresented in STEM fields (for instance, Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and Indigenous’ people) are strongly encouraged to apply.

A completed Ph.D. in chemistry or a closely related field is required. At least one year (as of July 2022) of professional research experience beyond the Ph.D. is required; examples include but are not limited to academic postdoctoral research, work in industrial/government labs, and science education research. Successful applicants will be expected to pursue an active research program with undergraduate students focused on organic chemistry, contribute to all levels of the chemistry curriculum, and add new advanced courses in their area(s) of expertise. The courses the successful candidate would be able to teach include introductory chemistry, second-year organic chemistry, societal relevance of chemistry, and junior-level integrative laboratories ("Superlab"). Ability and interest in contributing to other College programs and interdisciplinary initiatives in health studies, biochemistry/biophysics, neuroscience, environmental studies, visual studies, scientific computing or other areas will be viewed positively.  

The application deadline is September 17, 2021. For application instructions and further details, please visit  https://www.haverford.edu/provost/available-positions 

Haverford College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity, inclusion, social justice, and providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. Women, non-binary people, people of color, Indigenous people, and those with other or multiple historically excluded identities are especially encouraged to apply. Haverford College and our consortial partners are located on Lenape lands.