Assistant Professor in Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry; R0008113

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Assistant Professor in Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry (R0008113)

Location: Winston Salem, NC

Open Date: Sep 05, 2025

Description: Wake Forest University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Chemistry, effective July 1, 2026.

• An earned Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry is required for the position.
• Qualified applicants will demonstrate the ability to teach courses in inorganic chemistry, develop an externally funded, nationally recognized research program in synthetic inorganic chemistry involving undergraduate and graduate students, and contribute to an academic environment that fosters learning and growth for all its stakeholders.
• Possible research areas of interest include functional materials, environmental remediation, inorganic catalysis in small molecule activation and functionalization, or other areas of synthetic inorganic chemistry.

This individual will be expected to teach courses in inorganic chemistry at the graduate and undergraduate level, engage in scholarly activities, participate in departmental, College, and University service, and contribute to the University’s community outreach efforts.

Founded in 1834, Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate, and professional education. With more than 5,400 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate and professional students, Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics program competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).

Since its founding, the University has adopted the motto Pro Humanitate, which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world. For more information, visit: about.wfu.edu.

Wake Forest University is located in Winston-Salem, a beautiful city in the Piedmont-Triad region of North Carolina.

We are a Ph.D.

-granting department whose mission is to lead in undergraduate and graduate education and research ventures that extend beyond the traditional boundaries of chemistry. Our department is housed in two renovated teaching and research facilities, Salem Hall and Wake Downtown. In addition to traditional chemistry degree programs, we support interdisciplinary programs in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery, and Materials Chemistry.

Opportunities for multi-disciplinary collaborations exist through WF U Research Centers and Wake Forest School of Medicine.

Review of applications will begin immediately. Materials to be submitted:
1) a cover letter outlining interest and qualifications;
2) a CV;
3) a statement describing the applicant’s approach to teaching a diverse student body and experience leading undergraduate courses (limited to 2 pages);
4) a statement describing proposed research in the context of the current state of the discipline (limited to 5 pages). Letters of recommendation will be requested from finalists. Applications submitted on or before October 15, 2025 will be given full consideration.  the application site. Inquiries should be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee or to Wake Forest University Human Resources.

Wake Forest University conducts background checks for all final faculty candidates being considered for employment.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.

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