Department: The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Mississippi is a vibrant and growing unit with excellent research infrastructure, including modern instrumentation and core facilities. Ole Miss offers a highly collaborative research environment and strong institutional support for new faculty. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until an adequate applicant pool is
established. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to submit their materials by October 15, 2026. Job Summary: The successful candidate will develop and maintain a vigorous, externally funded research program in chemistry, teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and contribute service to the department, college,
university, and chemistry-discipline. Job Description: The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Mississippi invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor starting in August 2027. We seek an outstanding organic/organometallic synthetic chemist who will establish a vigorous, externally funded research program, excel in teaching at both the
undergraduate and graduate levels, and contribute to departmental, college, and university service. Individuals with expertise in any area of organic or organometallic chemistry, especially with research interests in synthetic chemistry of macromolecules and/or green/sustainable chemistry, and in those areas complementing active research programs in the Department, are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants must
have a Ph.D. and relevant postdoctoral experience in synthetic chemistry or a closely related field. The Department has 17 tenured and tenure-track faculty, 10 teaching faculty, and a vibrant graduate Ph.D. program. Construction of a new $175M STEM education facility was completed in 2024 fostering interdisciplinary opportunities to fulfill our commitment to excellence in chemical education. The successful candidate
is expected to establish a nationally recognized, externally-funded research program; provide mentorship for graduate and undergraduate researchers; demonstrate excellence in teaching; and perform service to the department, college, university, and community ( https://visitoxfordms.com/ ). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until an adequate applicant pool is established. Applications must be
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