Job Summary
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position in organic chemistry beginning August 2026. Teaching responsibilities include, but are not limited to, organic chemistry and introductory chemistry. Faculty are expected to conduct research and participate in student advising as well as service to the department and university. The position is contingent upon available funding and a satisfactory background check.
Qualifications
The successful candidate must provide (1) evidence of effectiveness in teaching undergraduate courses and labs in organic and general chemistry and (2) a list of experiences and/or goals for establishing an active research program involving undergraduate students. A Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or closely related fields such as Bioorganic or Bio-inorganic Chemistry is required. Department programs include an ACS-certified Chemistry undergraduate degree along with a relatively new bachelor’s degree program in Biochemistry, with 70-80 undergraduate majors total. A particular department focus is on providing students with distinctive research and professional development experiences.
The University
Purdue University Fort Wayne (PFW) is the largest university in northeast Indiana, offering over 100 prestigious Purdue University undergraduate degrees and certificates and 25 graduate degrees. More than 9,000 students of diverse ages, races and nationalities belong to the PFW family. The 594‐acre campus in Fort Wayne is home to over 7,000 degree‐seeking undergraduate and graduate students. Through PFW’s partnerships with area high schools, almost 2,000 high school students take dual‐credit courses, simultaneously earning both high school and college credits. PFW is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Learn more about us at PFW.edu.
The Application Process
Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, 1-2-page teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, 1-3-page statement of research interests and future plans, and contact information for three references to https://careers.purdue.edu/FW/job/Assistant-Professor-of-Organic-Chemistry/39775-en_US. Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. All candidates invited for a campus interview will be expected to do a 45-60-minute instructional student presentation as well as a presentation on their proposed research program and how they would incorporate undergraduate students in their research.
Purdue University Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer.