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Company Description:
At Roger Williams University, students are prepared to be thinkers and doers ready to solve challenging problems with innovative solutions. RWU offers 50 majors and robust offerings of graduate and professional programs across eight schools of study including Rhode Island's only law school, with campuses on the coast of Bristol and in the heart of Providence, R.I. With small classrooms and a focus on undergraduate and graduate research and community engagement, a Roger Williams education blends the strength of liberal arts and professional studies, providing all students with the depth and breadth of interdisciplinary thinking and well-rounded knowledge necessary to succeed in our interconnected, global world. RWU is committed to strengthening society through engaged scholarship so that students graduate with the ability to think critically and apply the practical skills that today's employers demand.
Roger Williams University seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value all races, genders, identities, and abilities. RWU is committed to creating a thriving community that encourages lifelong learning, professional development, and academic innovation.
To learn more about Roger Williams University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please visit https://www.rwu.edu/who-we-are/diversity-equity-inclusion.
Job Description:
The Department of Chemistry invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Chemistry beginning August 2026. We seek candidates with expertise in biochemistry or a closely related field, with preference given to those who can also contribute to our general chemistry curriculum. A successful candidate hired to this position will be expected to teach biochemistry, advanced biochemistry, and related laboratory experiences and teach in the general chemistry curriculum. The department has a strong tradition of faculty-mentored undergraduate research, and the successful candidate is expected to establish an active research program that meaningfully involves undergraduate students. In addition to maintaining an engaging research agenda, the position includes student advising and participation in departmental and college service. We are especially interested in candidates who demonstrate a deep commitment to undergraduate education, collaborative mentoring, inclusive teaching practices, and active engagement with the college and broader community.
Requirements:
Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Chemistry, or closely related discipline and evidence of teaching ability are required. Candidates with postdoctoral training are preferred and experience teaching undergraduates, both in lecture and in the laboratory, is preferable
Additional Information:
Roger Williams University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and com-mitted to a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law. For information on our Non-discrimination policy, visit here.
RWU prohibits all forms of discrimination on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) and its implementing regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. Complaints of Title IX sexual harassment should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator at the contact information listed below. Details regarding the formal complaint process can be found here: Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures. All complaints of sexual harassment will be taken seriously and responded to promptly. TITLE IX COORDINATOR: Dr. Jen Stanley, 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809 / Phone Number: (401) 254-3123 /Email Address: jstanley@rwu.edu
Application Instructions:
Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research plan, and statement of their philosophy on teaching and mentoring at a primarily undergraduate institution. Also provide contact information for three persons from whom letters of recommendation can be requested.
Evaluation of applications will begin in January and will continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding the position may be directed to: Dr. Stephen O'Shea, Search Committee Chair, soshea@rwu.edu. *Please do not send application materials to this e-mail address; all materials should be submitted through the RWU Interview Exchange platform.
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