Assistant Professor of Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry seeks a tenure-track assistant professor with expertise in physical chemistry. This individual will complement our current faculty with shared teaching duties primarily in our general chemistry and physical chemistry sequences. Additional information about the department can be found at . The position commences on July 1, 2026 and the teaching load is 2:2 (four courses total) in the first year and five courses each year thereafter.

Located within 70 miles of New York City and Philadelphia, Lafayette College is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts and engineering institution with significant resources to support faculty members in their teaching and scholarship . Lafayette College is committed to creating a diverse community, one that is inclusive and responsive, and is supportive of its faculty, students, and staff. All members of the College community share a responsibility for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning environment in which difference is valued, equity is sought, and inclusiveness is practiced. Lafayette welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Ph.D. in Chemistry