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Assistant Professor Chemistry – Organic/Inorganic Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry at Ohio Wesleyan University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Organic/Inorganic Chemistry beginning August 2026. We seek an outstanding teacher-scholar committed to engaging undergraduates in both the classroom and the laboratory. The successful candidate will establish a dynamic research program that welcomes students at all levels of preparation fostering student success. 

New faculty at OWU benefit from strong institutional support, including the opportunity to apply for start-up funding, a pre-tenure sabbatical, and extensive opportunities for student-faculty collaboration through the Summer Scholarship Research Program and our signature experience, The OWU Connection. The department is part of a vibrant interdisciplinary community with wide-ranging teaching and research interests, supported by faculty development and mentoring from the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Innovation. 

This position is part of a faculty cluster hire designed to expand our curriculum and strengthen our community of teacher-scholars. Faculty in this cohort will join a college deeply committed to flexibility, interdisciplinarity, and inclusivity. New faculty have opportunities for mentoring, professional development, and collaboration across the Ohio Five and GLCA consortia. 

 Responsibilities 

• Developing and teaching the one-semester course of inorganic chemistry and its accompanying laboratory in support of chemistry majors 
• Contributing to the two-semester lecture sequences of general chemistry and organic chemistry and/or the accompanying laboratories, in support of a wide range of students with diverse interests and future plans 
• Advising students in their academic journey 
• Engaging in a consistent and focused line of research 
• Providing service to the department, university, and profession 
• Assisting in curriculum development, revision, and evaluation 
• Teaching the equivalent of 18-24 contact hours in six courses per academic year (3/3 load), which may include lecture and laboratory sections as appropriate 

Factors contributing to success 

Qualifications 

• Ph.D. in organic or inorganic chemistry or a related discipline such as organometallics or materials chemistry 
• Evidence of preparation for teaching at the undergraduate level 
• Enthusiasm for mentoring undergraduate students in research experiences 
• Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and a commitment to helping students from diverse racial, social, and cultural groups attain their full potential 

Preferred Qualifications 

Application Requirements:

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and the following (no more than 2 pages for each): 

Teaching and Student Engagement Statement: 

Please submit all materials via www.owu.edu/joinOWUfaculty , where you will find additional information about working at OWU. Transcripts, letters of recommendation, and additional materials are not required for the initial submission. They may be requested in later stages of the search process. Review of applications will begin on October 10, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. 

About Ohio Wesleyan 

Located in the Columbus, Ohio metropolitan area, Ohio Wesleyan is a selective residential liberal arts college enrolling approximately 1,500 students from across the nation and around the world. The college’s signature program, the OWU Connection, is designed to integrate student knowledge across disciplines, consider diverse and global perspectives, and teach students to apply their knowledge in real-world settings. Ohio Wesleyan is featured in the book Colleges That Change Lives and was recently listed as the No. 1 liberal arts college in Ohio for social mobility by U.S. News and World Report. OWU is located in Delaware, OH, a lively college town just 30 minutes from Columbus, the 14th most populous city in the United States and part of the fastest growing, most economically vibrant areas of the Midwest. Columbus, known increasingly as the “Silicon Midwest,” was named by LinkedIn as one of the top 10 U.S. cities in which to launch your career. 

Note:

Employment sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Ohio Wesleyan University offers a rewarding place to work!

To discover why OWU should be your next work home, visit our website. Learn more about our benefits at Discover our Benefits. As an equal opportunity institution, we do not discriminate on any basis including: race, religion, color, culture, national origin, sex and/or sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, economic barriers, or any other legally protected factor