Entry Level Chemistry Professor Jobs
New grad chemistry professor jobs draw recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience into academic settings where strong research output or teaching internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like University of Florida, Ivy Tech Community College, and Harrisburg University of Science and Technology hiring at this level now.
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- 20002181
- Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States
- College of Science and Mathematics
- Instructional / Teaching Faculty
- Faculty (Salaried)
- James Madison University
Working Title: Tenure Track Assistant Professor – Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
State Role Title: N/A
Position Type: Instructional / Teaching Faculty
Position Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime
College/Division: College of Science and Mathematics
Department: 100014 - Chemistry Department
Pay Band:
Pay Rate: Commensurate with Experience
Specify Range or Amount:
Is this a JMU only position? No
Is this a grant-funded position? No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No
Beginning Review Date: 9/11/2026
About JMU:
Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.
Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.
Who We Are
Situated in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is a vibrant community with a population of approximately 52,000. Harrisonburg is conveniently located approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA.
JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and supportive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 21,000 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.
JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.
General Information:
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at James Madison University invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor appointment to begin in Fall 2027. Applicants with expertise in any subdiscipline of chemistry with research and teaching interests in computational/theoretical chemistry are encouraged to apply.
This position builds on our history of undergraduate teaching and research training that leverages over $10 million of existing instrumentation, including comprehensive facilities for nuclear chemistry, materials science, high-performance computing, NMR, and mass spectrometry. To learn more about our state-of-the-art instrumentation visit https://www.jmu.edu/chemistry/instrumentation.shtml. More information about the department can be found at http://www.jmu.edu/chemistry/.
JMU Chemistry is an undergraduate-only program at an R2 institution. The department currently serves approximately 200 majors and about 3000 undergraduate students each year. We offer a wide variety of courses for chemistry majors, other STEM majors, general education, and pre-health professionals. Majors are actively involved in SAACS, AXE, and undergraduate research.
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is actively committed to increasing the success of all students, attracting faculty and students with a range of backgrounds and experiences, and sustaining a welcoming work and learning environment. We are committed to excellence in undergraduate education, research, and mentoring undergraduates to help them reach their personal and professional goals. With 29 full-time faculty members, the department offers ACS certified B.S. degrees and teaches courses in all major areas of chemistry.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Teaching responsibilities include introductory and upper division courses and laboratories. Establishing an externally funded undergraduate research program is expected. Successful candidates will mentor undergraduates in research during the academic year and in the summer.
Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related field is required and a postdoctoral appointment is preferred. Candidates will be evaluated based on their potential to teach and conduct research in a way that increases the success of all students at a primarily undergraduate institution. Preference will be given to highly qualified candidates that can contribute to the existing environmental data science or nuclear chemistry cohorts.
Additional Posting Information:
For the initial review, all candidates will complete an application and attach a cover letter. The cover letter should be 3 pages or less and must briefly address the candidate’s
- interest in the position;
- outline of proposed research and the role that undergraduates will play;
- courses they prefer to teach;
- commitment to a welcoming work and learning environment, including examples;
- vision for their role in contributing to the department’s mission.
JMU’s Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates that will be relocating to the area. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/2OTF1NG.
Conditions of Employment:
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
EEO Statement:
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
Reasonable Accommodation:
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.
- 20002181
- Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States
- College of Science and Mathematics
- Instructional / Teaching Faculty
- Faculty (Salaried)
- James Madison University
Working Title: Tenure Track Assistant Professor – Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
State Role Title: N/A
Position Type: Instructional / Teaching Faculty
Position Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime
College/Division: College of Science and Mathematics
Department: 100014 - Chemistry Department
Pay Band:
Pay Rate: Commensurate with Experience
Specify Range or Amount:
Is this a JMU only position? No
Is this a grant-funded position? No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No
Beginning Review Date: 9/11/2026
About JMU:
Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.
Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.
Who We Are
Situated in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is a vibrant community with a population of approximately 52,000. Harrisonburg is conveniently located approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA.
JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and supportive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 21,000 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.
JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.
General Information:
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at James Madison University invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor appointment to begin in Fall 2027. Applicants with expertise in any subdiscipline of chemistry with research and teaching interests in computational/theoretical chemistry are encouraged to apply.
This position builds on our history of undergraduate teaching and research training that leverages over $10 million of existing instrumentation, including comprehensive facilities for nuclear chemistry, materials science, high-performance computing, NMR, and mass spectrometry. To learn more about our state-of-the-art instrumentation visit https://www.jmu.edu/chemistry/instrumentation.shtml. More information about the department can be found at http://www.jmu.edu/chemistry/.
JMU Chemistry is an undergraduate-only program at an R2 institution. The department currently serves approximately 200 majors and about 3000 undergraduate students each year. We offer a wide variety of courses for chemistry majors, other STEM majors, general education, and pre-health professionals. Majors are actively involved in SAACS, AXE, and undergraduate research.
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is actively committed to increasing the success of all students, attracting faculty and students with a range of backgrounds and experiences, and sustaining a welcoming work and learning environment. We are committed to excellence in undergraduate education, research, and mentoring undergraduates to help them reach their personal and professional goals. With 29 full-time faculty members, the department offers ACS certified B.S. degrees and teaches courses in all major areas of chemistry.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Teaching responsibilities include introductory and upper division courses and laboratories. Establishing an externally funded undergraduate research program is expected. Successful candidates will mentor undergraduates in research during the academic year and in the summer.
Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related field is required and a postdoctoral appointment is preferred. Candidates will be evaluated based on their potential to teach and conduct research in a way that increases the success of all students at a primarily undergraduate institution. Preference will be given to highly qualified candidates that can contribute to the existing environmental data science or nuclear chemistry cohorts.
Additional Posting Information:
For the initial review, all candidates will complete an application and attach a cover letter. The cover letter should be 3 pages or less and must briefly address the candidate’s
- interest in the position;
- outline of proposed research and the role that undergraduates will play;
- courses they prefer to teach;
- commitment to a welcoming work and learning environment, including examples;
- vision for their role in contributing to the department’s mission.
JMU’s Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates that will be relocating to the area. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/2OTF1NG.
Conditions of Employment:
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
EEO Statement:
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
Reasonable Accommodation:
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.
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Entry Level Chemistry Professor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level chemistry professor job?
Entry level chemistry professor roles typically go to candidates with a master's or doctoral degree in chemistry or a closely related field, along with demonstrated teaching or research experience from graduate assistantships, postdoctoral work, or lab internships. A strong publication record, a clear research agenda, and a polished teaching philosophy statement give candidates a real edge at this stage, even without years of independent faculty experience.
Which companies hire entry level chemistry professors?
Companies hiring entry level chemistry professors right now include University of Florida, Ivy Tech Community College, and Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. At this level, hiring comes from community colleges, four-year universities, and research institutions that regularly bring on early-career faculty and visiting instructors to fill teaching and research roles.
Are there remote entry level chemistry professor jobs?
Yes, though most chemistry professor roles involve in-person lab supervision and classroom instruction. About 0% of entry level chemistry professor openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with online teaching positions at community colleges and distance-learning institutions accounting for most of that share.
Are these new grad chemistry professor jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad and junior roles that welcome recent graduates and candidates with limited independent experience. A new grad-friendly posting typically specifies zero to two years of experience, accepts graduate teaching assistantships or postdoctoral work in place of full faculty tenure, and values a strong dissertation, research portfolio, or internship record over a long employment history.
Which industries hire the most entry level chemistry professors?
Entry Level chemistry professor roles concentrate in Education, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they maintain active degree programs, research labs, and continuing education offerings that depend on a steady pipeline of early-career faculty.