Assistant Professor of Chemistry - Emmanuel College

About Emmanuel College:

Emmanuel College-a Catholic, coeducational, residential, liberal arts and sciences college in Boston-has been educating critical thinkers, ethical decision makers and community leaders since 1919. Situated in Boston's Fenway neighborhood within the Longwood Medical and Academic Area, Emmanuel's 17-acre campus is home to nearly 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The College provides boundless opportunities for students to expand their worldview through rigorous coursework, significant internship and career opportunities throughout the Boston area and beyond, collaborations with distinguished and dedicated faculty, and participation in a dynamic campus community. Emmanuel's more than 70 programs in the arts, humanities, education, natural sciences, business and nursing foster spirited discourse and substantive learning experiences that honor the College's commitment to educate the whole person and prepare students to emerge as tomorrow's leaders. For more information, visit www.emmanuel.edu.

Job Description:

The department of Chemistry and Physics at Emmanuel College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin in the Fall of 2026. The applicant should be comfortable teaching undergraduate physical chemistry and general chemistry. Faculty teach the equivalent of three courses per semester, which may include labs, use inclusive teaching practices that support a diverse student body, and participate in departmental and college-wide service activities. The hired faculty will be expected to develop a sustainable research program involving undergraduate students within the area of physical chemistry. The faculty will benefit from mentorship and career development in the department. The Department of Chemistry and Physics at Emmanuel College offers an ACS approved degree and is located in the Wilkens Science Center (2009), blocks from the Longwood Medical Area, equipped with excellent facilities and instrumentation. Please see www.emmanuel.edu for more information on our faculty and students.

Requirements:

Candidates must have a PhD in chemistry and a commitment to teaching and research with undergraduate students; postdoctoral experience is preferred. Candidates capable of teaching physical chemistry are preferred.

Additional Information:

Emmanuel College values a welcoming and supportive community for all. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and are committed to fair and equitable hiring practices based on qualifications and experience.

Unless otherwise stated above, this is an on-campus position. This is not a remote or hybrid position as employees are essential in order to provide a fully on-campus, residential college experience for our students and the community.

Application Instructions:

A complete application must include a cover letter, resume, a statement of purpose, and contact information for three references. In your statement of purpose, please describe how your values, experiences, and professional goals align with Emmanuel College's mission to educate and inspire students in the spirit of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, who are committed to social justice, human dignity, and transformative education for all.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled with priority given to applications received earlier than October 1, 2025.

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