ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

COMPUTATIONAL CHEMISTRY

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Wichita State University (WSU) invites applications for a benefit-eligible, tenure-track position in Computational Chemistry at the rank of Assistant Professor starting in August of 2025.   

A successful candidate is expected to actively and deeply engage in teaching, research and service. Tenure-track and tenured professors typically teach 3 courses per year and a lighter load of 1/1 in their first two years. Courses may be foundational general chemistry courses for majors and non-majors, physical chemistry and other courses consistent with department needs and candidate interest. Successful candidates are expected to develop a high-quality, visible and externally funded research program for undergraduate and graduate students with work published in peer-reviewed journals. The successful candidate is also expected to contribute to the vibrancy and shared governance of the department by engaging in service at the department, college, or university levels. 

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary with full benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement, disability, a relocation package, and tuition remission benefits. 

The Department 

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Wichita State University with degrees certified by the American Chemical Society is an exciting workplace where collaborative opportunities exist with department colleagues and other colleagues from across campus. The department offers B.S. degrees in both Chemistry and Biochemistry and a growing graduate program including both an M.S. and Ph.D. in Chemistry. Recognizing the value of hands-on training opportunities, the department also supports undergraduate research projects where students gain experience using a wide array of shared instrumentation including a recently installed Bruker 500 MHz NMR. WSU also maintains a high-performance computing cluster, BeoShock, that boasts four GPUs and 720 CPU "cores" and is available free-of-charge for both research and teaching needs. 

Qualifications 

• Candidates must have a PhD in chemistry, computational biology, biophysics, or a related field, and post-doctoral experience.  
• Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, engaging, and dynamic environment comprising individuals with a range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives.  
• We are seeking candidates able to produce research and scholarly or creative achievements that enhance the program and the discipline, and able to deliver high quality teaching using evidence-based practices to effectively engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences. 

Application Instructions 

Candidates should upload the following: 

• Full curriculum vitae and cover letter summarizing their interests and qualifications for the position. 
• Statement of teaching philosophy describing their conceptualizations of teaching and learning, and teaching and assessment methods, and how their teaching practices will engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences. 
• Research statement describing past, present, and future research, including how they mentor (or will mentor) student researchers and foster (or will foster) collaborative research environments. 
• Arrange for at least three academic or professional references. 
• Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check as required by Kansas Board of Regents policy.

Priority will be given to completed applications received by October 15, 2024. Reviews will continue until the position is filled. 

The University And Community 

Wichita State University is the state’s major urban research and innovation university with an enrollment of 17,548 students (Fall 2023). The university offers more than 60 undergraduate degree programs in more than 200 areas of study in nine colleges. The university's graduate school offers more than 50 master's degrees in more than 100 areas and a specialist in education degree and 13 doctoral degrees and is classified as a "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". 

Our beautiful 330-acre campus is situated on the crest of a hill with a view of downtown Wichita, 5 miles to the southwest.  As Kansas' largest city, Wichita is the commercial, financial, medical, cultural and entertainment hub for the state. Wichita is one of the most affordable cities in the country—providing a high quality of life at a low cost. 

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action 

Wichita State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer dedicated to creating a diverse community.  Individuals from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.