Assistant/Associate Professor of Quantum Science

The Department of Chemistry in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education at Winston-Salem State University seeks applications for a nine-month, tenure-track faculty position in the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor with a start date of August 2025.

Job responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses, serving as a faculty advisor, mentoring and coaching students inside and outside the classroom; producing scholarly research that results in publications in peer-reviewed journals within the discipline area or within peer-reviewed journals that promote the teaching and learning of the discipline; facilitating presentations at well-respected professional conferences; engaging in the procurement of extramural funds with interdisciplinary teams; participating in departmental, College, and university service as well as engaging in service to one's professional discipline and the larger Winston-Salem and Forsyth County community.

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Varies depending upon course schedule

We seek exceptional candidates who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching chemistry to undergraduate students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and who illustrate an ability to leverage various technologies that engage students in the learning process. We desire candidates who illustrate evidence of situating undergraduate candidates in and mentoring them through undergraduate research experiences or who have experience engaging students in study abroad, internship opportunities, or community service learning where they must leverage their content knowledge to benefit the larger community.

We seek candidates who demonstrate the ability to participate in interdisciplinary teaching and research collaborations with professional colleagues at the university, across universities, or within the broader public. Candidates must also demonstrate a commitment to liberal education in an inclusive educational environment, and they must illustrate a commitment to their professional growth and development via engagement in professional organizations and professional conferences.

We welcome candidates with experience in areas like materials chemistry, solid-state chemistry, chemical physics or physical chemistry with a focus on quantum phenomena in materials and with interests in working collaboratively to enhance the strengths of our STEM curricular and co-curricular programs. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in chemistry or a related field, postdoctoral or equivalent research experience, and the potential for attracting extramural funding. Candidates must also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to a liberal arts education in a diverse educational community.

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The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in chemistry either face-to-face or online and must communicate continuously with students and monitor student progress for student success. The successful candidate must construct sufficiently detailed course syllabi prior to the first class, teach each class section, create and present relevant course activities, assess assignments by providing written feedback in a timely fashion, and evaluate student performance; The successful candidate must hold office hours each week, meet with the program coordinator regularly, and attend consistently departmental and College meetings. Additionally, the ideal candidate must produce scholarly research that results in publications in peer-reviewed journals within the discipline area or within peer-reviewed journals that promote the teaching and learning of the discipline, facilitate presentations at well-respected professional conferences, and engage in the procurement of extramural funds with interdisciplinary teams.

9/10 Months

Please Note: This Position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered. Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position. Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.