Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Position Summary:
Eastern New Mexico University's (ENMU) Chemistry program invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Chemistry, starting August, 2025. ENMU seeks candidates with expertise in environmental chemistry and a desire to engage in cross disciplinary research. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and the ability to establish a research program that engages students in applied and/or basic research. The Chemistry program is housed in the Department of Physical Sciences which offers bachelor's degrees in Biochemistry, Chemistry and Environmental Science and a Master's degree in Chemistry. The program has up-to-date classroom and research space in the Science Building and the recently renovated ($23 million) Roosevelt Science Center, as well as, major instrumentation (e.g., NMR, LC-MS, HPLC, GC-MS, XRF, XRD, and various spectrometers including fluorescence, IR, and UV-vis) to support teaching and research. This position is a residential appointment and campus presence is required. Review of applications will begin mid-February and continue until the position is filled.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and teach a range of undergraduate and graduate courses and labs in Chemistry and Environmental Science as assigned by the department chair.

• Establish an active research program in environmental chemistry or closely related field which provides training and research experiences for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Seek and obtain extramural funding to support research efforts.
• Support undergraduate and graduate research through directing and mentoring student research projects including participation in and chairing of thesis committees.
• Collaborate in teaching and research efforts with faculty and students in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, and/or Forensic Science.
• Maintain appropriate service to the department, college, and university, including service on departmental, college and university committees, assisting with department recruitment and retention efforts, and advising undergraduate students.

• Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental chemistry, or a related field. ABDs will be considered.
• Expertise in environmental chemistry or closely related field.

• University-level teaching experience.
• Demonstrated experience with grant writing and funding.
• Experience teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate student research

• Commitment to excellence in teaching and a willingness to teach using traditional, hybrid or online distance learning technologies.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to collaboration and working as part of a team to visualize, plan, deliver, assess and redirect programs as needed.
• Clear plans for an active research program

Physical Demand and Working Conditions:

• Work is sedentary in nature with 25 pounds of maximum weight to lift and carry

• Work during normal work hours and may include weekend and evening hours
• Work requires reaching, handling of objects with hands and/or fingers, talking, and/or hearing, and seeing

• Work may involve exposure tohealth hazards through the use of chemicals and instruments in the teaching and research laboratories

Application Review Date: Open Until Filled

Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application.

Required Documents: Letter of interest Curriculum vitae Contact information for three references (Blind reference call will be made on applicants who become finalist for the position) Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes)

ENMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Eastern New Mexico University is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in its programs, activities, or employment. People seeking additional information about the University's non-discrimination policy should contact the Affirmative Action Officer at (575) 562-2218. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the office of human resources at (575) 562-2115. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs, activities, employment and admission, and the University is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. Part 106 not to discriminate in such a manner. For more information regarding Title IX please click https://www.enmu.edu/about/public-documents/title-ix/coordinator . New Mexico is an open records state, therefore ENMU complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Requests for records should be sent to planning.analysis@enmu.edu . For any other inquires please contact Human Resources at (575) 562-2115 or e-mail ENMU.HRrecruiter@enmu.edu