The Mund-Lagowski Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Bradley University is seeking an individual with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professorship, starting in August 2025. This position requires a Ph.D. in analytical chemistry or a related field, with postdoctoral experience preferred. Teaching responsibilities will include analytical chemistry, and other courses aligned with their expertise, including first- and second-year chemistry courses, along with a willingness to engage in on-line instruction. The position also requires a commitment to establishing an externally-funded research program that emphasizes collaboration with students. Startup funding is available.

The Mund-Lagowski Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is supported by an endowment that funds collaborative student/faculty research. The Department has extensive instrument holdings used in teaching and research.

For more information about the department and instrument holdings, please visit: https://www.bradley.edu/academic/departments/chm.

Qualified candidates should submit the following documents in a single PDF file at the time of application:

1. letter of application
2. curriculum vitae
3. statement of teaching philosophy (2 pages maximum)
4. statement describing how the candidate will contribute to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (1 page maximum)
5. description of research plans, including the roles played by student collaborators (5 pages maximum)
6. estimated startup cost, equipment list with estimated cost (1 page maximum)
7. unofficial copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and
8. names and email addresses of three professional references

Review of applications will begin October 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.

Employment with Bradley University is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.

Bradley University is a top-ranked, private university in Peoria, Illinois, offering nearly 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students’ opportunities, choices, and resources to build their futures. Innovation, action, and collaboration drive Bradley students to generate ideas and create solutions that remake the world around them. Our comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs includes business, communications, education, engineering, fine arts, health sciences, liberal arts and sciences, and technology.

Bradley University offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, HSA, and retirement plan options. Bradley also offers significant higher education cost savings for employees and dependents through the Tuition Remission program.

Bradley University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The administration, faculty and staff are committed to attracting qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.