Academia

Stanford University - Lecturer in Chemistry | Early Deadline: Dec. 1

The Stanford Chemistry Department invites applications for a Ph.D.-level Lecturer position to begin September 1, 2026 to join a team of 4 other Lecturers in the Department. The candidate should have a strong background in any area of chemistry and a passion for teaching. This position is a full-time, 9-month, fixed-term, full-benefit appointment, with the possibility of optional summer teaching opportunities. The initial appointment is for 2 years. The teaching duties vary quarterly between instructing independent laboratories to co-instructing in an integrated lecture/laboratory course with a faculty member, generally within the general, organic, and bio-chemistry courses. As the department has moved toward active learning, the ideal candidate will also be involved in developing and evaluating new active learning materials. In addition to instruction, the candidate will be responsible for evolving laboratory exercises, mentoring course teaching assistants, and participating in Department committees, as appropriate. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy (1 page), and one letter of recommendation addressing their teaching and/or administrative abilities. All materials must be submitted via email to fornioti(at)stanford.edu: completed applications will be reviewed starting on December 1st, 2025. Email inquiries and questions may be directed to Brittany Forniotis (fornioti(at)stanford.edu).

The expected pay range for this position is $95,220 to $99,560 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford also welcomes applications from others who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching, and clinical missions.

Stanford University - Assistant Professor in Chemistry (Open Area) | Early Deadline: Nov. 3

The Department of Chemistry at Stanford University seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in any area of Chemistry. Applicants should exhibit the potential to run a world-leading independent research program and should possess good communication skills and a commitment to teaching and mentoring. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in a related field at the time of appointment and will be expected to teach and advise students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The term of appointment is expected to begin on September 1, 2026.

Candidates should apply through Stanford Faculty Positions and submit

● a cover letter

● curriculum vitae (including a complete publication list)

● a statement of proposed research

● a 1-page teaching statement

● a 1-page summary of their expected research program

● contact information for at least three letters of recommendation

The Chemistry Department, School of Humanities & Sciences, and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these values.

The salary range for this position is $131,840 - $156,560 for the 2025–2026 academic year.

Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good-faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the qualifications of the selected candidate, budget availability, and internal equity.

Further information about Stanford’s Department of Chemistry may be found at https://chemistry.stanford.edu/. Inquiries may be directed to Brittany Forniotis, Faculty Affairs Administrator, fornioti[at]stanford.edu.

Review of applications will begin on November 3, 2025; later applications may be considered at the discretion of the search committee.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact

disability.access [at] stanford.edu (disability[dot]access[at]stanford[dot]edu).

Lehigh University - Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry | Early Deadline: Oct. 15

The Department of Chemistry invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry, broadly defined. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in chemistry or a closely related field, and a minimum of one year of post-doctoral experience is required by the date of employment. The start date for the position is July 1, 2026.

The individual hired is expected to develop a vibrant research program as evidenced by:

● A highly impactful scholarly output

● Sustainable external funding

● Leadership in their field

● Effective mentorship of Ph.D. students

There are opportunities to develop collaborations within the Department and across the university in a variety of fields. Members of the Department are expected to demonstrate excellence in both teaching and mentoring an inclusive student population and to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students across a wide range of disciplines. The Individual hired will be expected to display a strong commitment to teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels and to include undergraduates in their research program. Faculty in the Department assist in the administrative and governance functions of the department, the university, and the profession via service on committees as appropriate.

Founded in 1865, Lehigh University has combined outstanding academic and learning opportunities with leadership in fostering innovative research. Recognized among the nation's highly ranked research universities, Lehigh offers a rigorous academic community for nearly 7,500 students. Lehigh University has some 5,800 undergraduates, 1,800 graduate students, and nearly 600 full-time faculty members. Lehigh University is located in Bethlehem, PA, a vibrant and historic area. Over 840,000 people live in the Lehigh Valley, which is in close proximity to New York City and Philadelphia.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in chemistry or a closely related field, and a minimum of one year of post-doctoral experience are required by the date of employment.

Application Instructions

Review of the applications will begin as they are received and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications should be received by October 15, 2025. Interested applicants should submit the following materials:

● Cover letter

● Curriculum vitae

● Research statement that describes past scholarly contributions and future research directions

● Teaching statement outlining instructional philosophy and approach, with emphasis on leadership in the classroom and student engagement as applicable. May include prior teaching, course development, or instructional innovations, and should outline future plans for teaching and mentoring at Lehigh.

● A statement on contributions to Lehigh’s Principles of Our Equitable Community, explaining how your experiences, knowledge, and skills prepare you to contribute to an inclusive learning and research community that holds these principles at its core. You may include examples of past and planned contributions to leadership, service to the profession, and community engagement. Guidance on preparing such statements is available through the Lehigh ADVANCE Center here.

● Arrange for the separate upload of at least three letters of recommendation

All materials, including letters of reference, must be submitted electronically at https://apply.interfolio.com/172418. Inquiries about the position should be directed to Professor Nathan Wittenberg, Chair of the search committee, at inchmjob [at] lehigh.edu (inchmjob[at]lehigh[dot]edu).

Lehigh University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or familial status, national origin (including shared ancestry), pregnancy or related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Lehigh University is committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse academic community and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching and/or service, to this mission. Lehigh University provides competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including domestic partner benefits, and supports faculty members’ work/life balance.

Lehigh University - Assistant Professor of Physical Chemistry | Early Deadline: Oct. 15

The Department of Chemistry invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Experimental Physical Chemistry, broadly defined. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in chemistry or a closely related field, and a minimum of one year of post-doctoral experience is required by the date of employment. The start date for the position is July 1, 2026.

This open position is for a tenure-track assistant professor in the area of physical chemistry. A successful candidate will assume all of the ordinary responsibilities of a faculty member, including teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level, building an independent and highly recognized research program, and providing service to the department, college, and university. The candidate is expected to teach in the undergraduate chemistry curriculum including CHM 030 or CHM 040 (General Chemistry I), CHM 303 or 040 (General Chemistry II), CHM 341 (Quantum), CHM 342 (Physical Chemistry), and/or CHM 343 (Physical Chemistry Laboratory), and a graduate course in the candidate’s field.

The individual hired is expected to develop a vibrant research program as evidenced by:

· A highly impactful scholarly output

· Sustainable external funding

· Leadership in their field

· Effective mentorship of Ph.D. students

There are opportunities to develop collaborations within the Department and across the university in a variety of fields. Members of the Department are expected to demonstrate excellence in both teaching and mentoring an inclusive student population and to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students across a wide range of disciplines. The individual hired will be expected to display a strong commitment to teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels and to include undergraduates in their research program. Faculty in the Department assist in the administrative and governance functions of the department, the university, and the profession via service on committees as appropriate.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in chemistry or a closely related field, and a minimum of one year of post-doctoral experience is required by the date of employment.

Application Instructions

Review of the applications will begin as they are received and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications should be received by October 15, 2025. Interested applicants should submit the following materials:

· Cover letter

· Curriculum vitae

· Research statement that describes past scholarly contributions and future research directions

· Teaching statement outlining instructional philosophy and approach, with emphasis on leadership in the classroom and student engagement as applicable. May include prior teaching, course development, or instructional innovations, and should outline future plans for teaching and mentoring at Lehigh.

· A statement on contributions to Lehigh’s Principles of Our Equitable Community, explaining how your experiences, knowledge, and skills prepare you to contribute to an inclusive learning and research community that holds these principles at its core. You may include examples of past and planned contributions to leadership, service to the profession, and community engagement. Guidance on preparing such statements is available through the Lehigh ADVANCE Center here.

· Arrange for the separate upload of at least three letters of recommendation

All materials, including letters of reference, must be submitted electronically at https://apply.interfolio.com/172535.Inquiries about the position should be directed to Professor Elizabeth Young, Chair of the search committee, at inchmjob [at] lehigh.edu (inchmjob[at]lehigh[dot]edu).