Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Position Summary

The Chemistry and Biochemistry Department, in the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education at the University of Southern Indiana, invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor of Chemistry position to begin January 2027 or August 2027.

Duties/Responsibilities 

Primary teaching responsibilities will include organic chemistry and chemistry classes for non-majors like allied health and general education students. Applicants are expected to establish a vigorous research program that involves undergraduates. Modest start-up funds are available.

Required Knowledge and Skills

A Ph.D. in organic chemistry or closely related chemistry discipline is required. Applicants with ABD status will be considered at the rank of Instructor if doctoral degree will be completed by the end of their first year of employment. If employment starts in January 2027, terminal degree must be completed by the end of December 2026, If employment starts in August 2027, terminal degree must be completed by the end of July 2027.

About USI    

The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for this position include:

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 11% of annual salary.
• Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
• Vacation and sick time
• Holiday pay
• Free access to Recreation, Fitness & Wellness Center.
• Access to on-campus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.

For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits.

About the College

The University of Southern Indiana is committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship and professional activity, and service to the university and the community. Our campus is in the rolling hills of the southwestern Ohio River valley on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, Indiana. We offer employees exceptional benefits, including:
• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 11% of your annual salary.
• Full tuition fee waiver for employees and 75% tuition discount for your spouse and dependent children.
• Free access to Recreation, Fitness, and Wellness Center.
• Access to on-campus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.
For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits.

About the Department

The Chemistry & Biochemistry Department offers ACS approved chemistry and biochemistry programs and is well equipped with modern instrumentation. It is home to 11 full-time faculty members and approximately 85 undergraduate students and offers support courses for many programs at the institution. Information about our department can be found at https://www.usi.edu/science/chemistry

• Letter of application
• Current curriculum vitae
• Unofficial transcripts
• Brief statement of teaching philosophy.
• Description of research plans

Official transcripts will be required at a later stage.

Search Committee Chair:

If you have questions about the open position, please contact Dr. Kenneth Walsh, search committee chair, at walsh@usi.edu. 

Best Consideration Date:

For best consideration, please submit materials by September 5, 2026.

Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI may sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the Associate Director of Human Resources, Constance Hermann, at cjhermann1@usi.edu or (812) 461-5363. Contacting the Associate Director of Human Resources is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.

EEO Statement

USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities