The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Department of Chemistry located at 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139 invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level beginning July 2025 or thereafter. Outstanding applicants with research interests in all areas of chemistry (broadly defined) with a particular interest in organic chemistry are encouraged to apply. Faculty duties include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Appointments are at the rank of assistant professor, but outstanding senior applicants may be considered. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in chemistry or a related field by the start of employment and must demonstrate ability to excel in teaching.

The Department of Chemistry provides a welcoming and supportive environment for exceptional science, teaching, mentorship, and service. We seek candidates who embody our core values of respect, well-being, inclusivity, and integrity and we believe that education and research are at their finest when they include and appreciate the experiences of people of all backgrounds. As such, we ask candidates to provide a one-to-two-page statement of their philosophy of inclusivity and equity in higher education, including past and current experiences and contributions, plans for the future, and how these plans integrate with their scholarly work.

A complete application must include a curriculum vitae, a one-page summary of research plans, two or more research proposals, a one-to-two-page statement of teaching and mentorship interests, the statement addressing inclusivity and equity, and three letters of recommendation.

Applications are being accepted at Academic Jobs Online. Please use the URL https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28050
To receive full consideration, completed applications must be received by October 1, 2024.

Search Contact: Dr. Richard Wilk, Director of Administration and Finance, Department of
Chemistry, Room 18-390, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue,
Cambridge MA 02139-4307. (chem-hr@mit.edu)

MIT is an equal employment opportunity employer. We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration for employment based on their experience and qualifications and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, national or ethnic origin. See MIT’s full policy on nondiscrimination. Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check, including possible verification of any finding of misconduct (or pending investigation) from prior employers.