Assistant Professor of Chemistry (3 positions to be filled)
- Employer
- Sam Houston State University
- Location
- College of Science & Engineering Technology
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
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Assistant Professor of Chemistry (3 positions to be filled)
Requisition:202600124F
Rank:Assistant Professor
FLSA status:Exempt
Hiring Salary:Salary commensurate with experience and education.
Position Type:Full-Time Tenure Track
College:College of Science & Engineering Technology
Department:Dept of Chemistry
Open Date:09/28/2026
Quicklink:https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48541
Contact Name:Dr. Dustin E. Gross
Title:Department of Chemistry
Sam Houston State University
Box 2117
Huntsville, TX 77341
936-294-1532
Contact Email:deg013@shsu.edu
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job:The Department of Chemistry at Sam Houston State University is growing and seeks to hire three tenure-track faculty members in physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, and related or multidisciplinary areas of chemistry. Responsibilities include establishing a vigorous, externally fundable research program; mentoring and supervising undergraduate and graduate research students; and delivering excellent, engaging instruction in courses aligned with the candidate’s expertise. The successful candidates will contribute to the department’s ACS-certified B.S. in Chemistry, B.S. in Forensic Chemistry, and M.S. in Chemistry programs through undergraduate and graduate instruction, thesis advising, and graduate student recruitment.
Educational Requirements for the Position:Ph.D. in Chemistry.
Experience Required for the Position:We seek physical chemists, inorganic chemists, and multidisciplinary chemists whose expertise complements the department’s existing programs and expands opportunities for research and instruction. Postdoctoral research experience is preferred.
Other Requirements for the Position:Excellent written and verbal communication skills. The position will begin Fall 2027.
Special Instructions Summary:Review of application materials will begin October 23, 2026, and will continue until position is filled.
Interested candidates should submit an application letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts, research plan, teaching statement (including courses taught and courses the candidate is qualified to teach), and letters of recommendation at http://shsu.peopleadmin.com.
Please note that references provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email requesting a letter of recommendation when the application is submitted.
Three letters of recommendation are required. References will submit their letters through the reference link provided in the automated email from PeopleAdmin.
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EEO Statement:Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
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About Sam Houston State University
For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 21,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more.
SHSU is an institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online.
Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges the university's significant commitment to service.
Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston.
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
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- Website
- https://www.shsu.edu/
- Telephone
- 936-294-1070
- Location
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1905 University Avenue
Huntsville
TX
77340
United States
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