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The primary location of this position is our main Cullowhee, NC campus.
Western Carolina University (WCU) and the Department of Chemistry & Physics invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Anticipated start date of August 1, 2026.
The Department of Chemistry & Physics at WCU offers B.S. degrees in Chemistry (including an ACS-certified degree) and Forensic Science, an M.S. degree in Chemistry (both as a stand-alone program and as part of an accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s (ABM) program), and minors in Chemistry and Physics. The Department has a vibrant undergraduate and graduate research program, with some students beginning research during their freshman year. The Department is located in the new Tom Apodaca Science Building, which provides state-of-the-art laboratory and classroom spaces. Our Chemical and Trace Analysis laboratory provides access to over 25 scientific instruments in the areas of Atomic Spectroscopy, Molecular Spectroscopy, Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (400 MHz), Electrochemistry, and Materials Characterization. For a complete list of available instrumentation, please visit https://www.wcu.edu/learn/departments-schools-colleges/cas/science-and-math/chemphys/instrumentation/index.aspx
We invite applications from candidates whose teaching and research interests align with the field of analytical and environmental chemistry. Applicants with a strong commitment to innovative teaching and scholarly research are encouraged to apply.
The successful applicant is expected to develop, revise, and teach courses in the general chemistry curriculum as well as upper-level courses within the analytical field (undergraduate and Master’s level). The applicant is also expected to develop and maintain an active research program that attracts extramural funding and actively engages undergraduate and Master’s students within the chemistry program. In addition, all faculty in the Department of Chemistry and Physics are expected to engage in student advising as well as in department, college, and university-level service.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The minimum education/professional requirement for the position is a Ph.D. in chemistry, analytical chemistry, or a closely related field. Although post-doctoral or other professional experience beyond the Ph.D. is welcome.
ABD candidates will be considered with degree conferral by July 30, 2026.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in environmental chemistry. We are particularly interested in candidates whose expertise will enhance and strengthen our department’s curriculum and research offerings in the areas of analytical chemistry and environmental chemistry.
Position Type Permanent Full-Time
Number of Hours Per Week
Number of Months Per Year 9
Posting Text
Open Date 04/09/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.
Please include the following:
letter of application
current CV
teaching philosophy – (ca. 2 pages) should include a description of the types of courses the application would most like to teach. See https://catalog.wcu.edu/ for current course offerings)
research philosophy and plan – (ca. 3-5 pages) should specifically address how the applicant’s scholarship will support the education of undergraduate and Master’s-level students
list of three professional references with complete contact information
unofficial transcripts showing degree conferral dates for all degrees at the master’s degree level and higher.
For questions or additional information please contact Channa De Silva at mhdesilva@wcu.edu
- All applicants are required to submit an unofficial transcript of their highest attained degree, showing all completed coursework and the date the degree was conferred. The transcript must state Degree Awarded, Degree Conferred or a similar phrase. For candidates who are ABD, please submit your most recent doctoral program transcript along with your master’s degree transcript, if you hold such a degree. The master’s degree transcript must have a notation such as Degree Awarded, Degree Conferred or similar phrase, to verify it as your highest completed degree.
Background/E-Verify
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.
Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Credential Verification
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.
EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
University Safety
The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.
INTRODUCTION
The primary location of this position is our main Cullowhee, NC campus.
Western Carolina University (WCU) and the Department of Chemistry & Physics invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Anticipated start date of August 1, 2026.
The Department of Chemistry & Physics at WCU offers B.S. degrees in Chemistry (including an ACS-certified degree) and Forensic Science, an M.S. degree in Chemistry (both as a stand-alone program and as part of an accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s (ABM) program), and minors in Chemistry and Physics. The Department has a vibrant undergraduate and graduate research program, with some students beginning research during their freshman year. The Department is located in the new Tom Apodaca Science Building, which provides state-of-the-art laboratory and classroom spaces. Our Chemical and Trace Analysis laboratory provides access to over 25 scientific instruments in the areas of Atomic Spectroscopy, Molecular Spectroscopy, Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (400 MHz), Electrochemistry, and Materials Characterization. For a complete list of available instrumentation, please visit https://www.wcu.edu/learn/departments-schools-colleges/cas/science-and-math/chemphys/instrumentation/index.aspx
We invite applications from candidates whose teaching and research interests align with the field of analytical and environmental chemistry. Applicants with a strong commitment to innovative teaching and scholarly research are encouraged to apply.
The successful applicant is expected to develop, revise, and teach courses in the general chemistry curriculum as well as upper-level courses within the analytical field (undergraduate and Master’s level). The applicant is also expected to develop and maintain an active research program that attracts extramural funding and actively engages undergraduate and Master’s students within the chemistry program. In addition, all faculty in the Department of Chemistry and Physics are expected to engage in student advising as well as in department, college, and university-level service.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The minimum education/professional requirement for the position is a Ph.D. in chemistry, analytical chemistry, or a closely related field. Although post-doctoral or other professional experience beyond the Ph.D. is welcome.
ABD candidates will be considered with degree conferral by July 30, 2026.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in environmental chemistry. We are particularly interested in candidates whose expertise will enhance and strengthen our department’s curriculum and research offerings in the areas of analytical chemistry and environmental chemistry.
Position Type Permanent Full-Time
Number of Hours Per Week
Number of Months Per Year 9
Posting Text
Open Date 04/09/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.
Please include the following:
letter of application
current CV
teaching philosophy – (ca. 2 pages) should include a description of the types of courses the application would most like to teach. See https://catalog.wcu.edu/ for current course offerings)
research philosophy and plan – (ca. 3-5 pages) should specifically address how the applicant’s scholarship will support the education of undergraduate and Master’s-level students
list of three professional references with complete contact information
unofficial transcripts showing degree conferral dates for all degrees at the master’s degree level and higher.
For questions or additional information please contact Channa De Silva at mhdesilva@wcu.edu
- All applicants are required to submit an unofficial transcript of their highest attained degree, showing all completed coursework and the date the degree was conferred. The transcript must state Degree Awarded, Degree Conferred or a similar phrase. For candidates who are ABD, please submit your most recent doctoral program transcript along with your master’s degree transcript, if you hold such a degree. The master’s degree transcript must have a notation such as Degree Awarded, Degree Conferred or similar phrase, to verify it as your highest completed degree.
Background/E-Verify
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.
Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Credential Verification
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.
EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
University Safety
The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Chemistry Professor
Align your credentials to U.S. specialty occupation standards
Your transcript must show a degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or a directly related field. A general science degree paired with a chemistry-focused dissertation often satisfies the requirement, but prepare a credential evaluation letter from a NACES-approved evaluator before applying.
Target institutions with active STEM research funding
Universities running NSF- or NIH-funded labs hire chemistry faculty on a more predictable cycle than teaching-only colleges. Departments actively publishing in analytical, organic, or materials chemistry are structurally more familiar with international faculty sponsorship processes.
Request an employment letter that matches TN criteria exactly
Your offer letter must describe the role as 'Chemistry Professor' or an equivalent academic title and confirm you'll be teaching or researching in the chemical sciences. Vague titles like 'science instructor' or 'lab coordinator' have caused TN visa denials at the border.
Search TN-eligible roles at visa-sponsoring employers
Use Migrate Mate to filter Chemistry Professor openings by employers with recent visa filings, signaling experience with work visa sponsorship. This cuts out roles where you'd spend weeks confirming sponsorship willingness before hearing back from a hiring committee.
Prepare for Canadian port-of-entry processing with the right documents
Canadian citizens can have their TN approved the same day at a U.S. land border or preclearance airport. Bring your degree transcripts, the signed offer letter, and a copy of the job description. CBP officers at academic processing ports expect these three documents.
Understand how Mexican applicants use the consular route
Mexican citizens must apply for a TN visa at a U.S. consulate rather than at the port of entry. Schedule your DS-160 appointment through the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City or a regional consulate, and allow additional lead time beyond the academic offer timeline.
Chemistry Professor TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Chemistry Professor role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes. Chemistry Professor is a named qualifying occupation under the USMCA TN visa category for scientists and engineers. The role must involve teaching or research in the chemical sciences at a post-secondary institution, and your degree must be in chemistry or a closely related discipline. A postdoctoral research position does not automatically qualify unless the title and duties match the TN definition.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for chemistry faculty positions?
The TN visa has no annual lottery, no employer sponsorship petition filed with USCIS, and no waiting period for Canadians who can be approved at the port of entry the day they travel. H-1B visa requires a cap-subject lottery for most employers, a multi-month filing process, and significant legal fees. For chemistry professors at qualifying U.S. universities, TN is generally faster and less costly to initiate.
How do I find Chemistry Professor jobs where employers will support TN sponsorship?
Most university human resources departments are familiar with TN for academic roles, but not all job postings say so explicitly. Migrate Mate lets you filter Chemistry Professor openings by confirmed TN sponsorship support, so you can target departments that have already committed to the process rather than negotiating it mid-search.
Can I teach at a community college or teaching-only university on a TN visa?
Yes, provided your role is formally titled as a professor or instructor in the chemical sciences and your employer issues an offer letter that reflects those duties. Community colleges that primarily offer associate degrees still qualify as post-secondary institutions. The key is that the position must require specialized chemistry knowledge at the degree level, not just lab supervision or general science instruction.
What happens to my TN status if my chemistry department loses its research grant mid-term?
Your TN status is tied to your employer and the specific role described in your petition, not to grant funding. If your duties remain the same and your employment continues, a grant ending does not invalidate your TN. If the department restructures your role or reduces your position to part-time, you'll need to assess whether the new arrangement still meets the specialty occupation criteria before your next renewal or border crossing.