The Pennsylvania State University, Chemistry
Position ID:
The Pennsylvania State University-Chemistry-PROFCHEM [#32145]
Position Title:
Professor of Chemistry
Position Type:
Tenured & Senior faculty
Position Location:
University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, United States of America
Subject Area:
Appl Deadline:
2026/07/15 23:59:59* (posted 2026/06/08, updated 2026/06/03, listed until 2026/07/16)
Position Description:
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Position Description
The Department of Chemistry at Penn State, University Park campus, invites applications for a tenure-line faculty position at the rank of Professor. This search is specific to the areas of analytical and physical chemistry of materials. The successful candidate will have an established and widely recognized research program focused on understanding structure-property relationships of nanoscale materials. Research programs that focus on single-entity analysis, including electrochemical characterization, are preferred. Research that complements existing departmental strengths in structurally precise nanochemistry are of specific interest. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field, a record of creative research accomplishments, a research plan clearly articulating future contributions to the field, and a strong desire to achieve teaching excellence at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The position features outstanding research space and a competitive start-up package. The anticipated starting date for this appointment is Fall 2026. The duties include research, teaching, supervision of student research at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and service to the university and the greater professional community. Candidates are expected to demonstrate interest in and capacity for developing a strong, independent research program, and teaching and mentorship excellence at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Applications submitted electronically by July 15, 2026 will receive full consideration. In addition to submitting the Academic Jobs Online application, an application must be submitted at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Professor-of-Chemistry_REQ_0000079185-1. For more information on the Penn State Chemistry Department and the application process, visit https://science.psu.edu/chem. Applicants will also need to arrange for three reference letters to be submitted to Academic Jobs Online. The Department of Chemistry at Penn State offers a stimulating environment that supports cutting-edge research in both traditional and interdisciplinary areas, including a 177,000 square foot chemistry research building on the University Park campus, excellent shared instrumentation facilities, and close interactions with the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences (https://www.huck.psu.edu), the Materials Research Institute (https://www.mri.psu.edu), the Institutes of Energy and the Environment (https://iee.psu.edu/home), and the Institute for Computational and Data Sciences (https://www.icds.psu.edu).Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching statement
- Three or more reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site
)
And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
Faculty Search Committee
Department of Chemistry
104 Chemistry Building
University Park, PA 16802
Department of Chemistry
104 Chemistry Building
University Park, PA 16802