Description
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Utah State University (USU) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. The position will be located on the main Logan campus with an estimated start date of August 2026. Candidates should have a PhD in chemistry, or a closely related field, and research interests in an area broadly related to advanced energy sources and storage. The successful candidate is expected to engage with USU’s new Energy Engineering Program (https://engineering.usu.edu/news/main-feed/2024/energizing-utah). Application review will begin on December 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.
This is a full-time, nine-month (academic year) appointment with a 50/40/10 division of effort between research, teaching, and service. The successful candidate will be expected to (i) develop an innovative, externally funded research program that achieves a strong national reputation for excellence; (ii) demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching in a range of chemistry courses; (iii) engage effectively in Departmental, College, University, and/or External service.
Utah State University encourages interdisciplinary research, and USU faculty have a history of innovative interdisciplinary education, training, and research, including a strong commitment to supporting successful grant proposal writing.
Advertised Salary
Commensurate with experience plus excellent benefits
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- PhD in chemistry or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated excellence in research (e.g., as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications) together with clear potential for significant and sustained future contributions in research and teaching.
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD or post-doctoral research experience in an energy-related field.
- A strong track record of scholarly publications.
- Evidence of effective teaching or mentoring.
Required Documents
Along with the online application, please upload:
1. Curriculum vitae (under "Resume/CV")
2. Cover letter (under "Other Documents 1 – 10")
3. Research plan, including an executive summary of proposed research program (1-page max) and a concise description (up to 5 pages max, not including references) of proposed initial projects that would comprise the research program (under "Other Documents 1 – 10")
4. In a separate document, describe the necessary personnel, and a description of any major equipment needed, together with cost estimates (under "Other Documents 1 – 10") for a successful program. In particular, please describe how you might take advantage of Departmental, University, and Regional facilities, as appropriate.
5. A statement of teaching philosophy, experience and interests (2-page maximum) (under "Other Documents 1 – 10")
6. The applicant should provide the names, affiliations and contact information (name, telephone, professional e-mail address) of a least three professional references who can evaluate your research record and, as appropriate, teaching record (under "Candidate Profile"). Reference letters (signed, on institutional/company letterhead, PDFs only) should specifically address potential for excellence as an independent researcher and innovative teacher.
