Description

Appointment Type: Tenure Track
State Title: Assistant Professor
Bargaining Unit: AFT
Employment Type: 35 hour work week/Full-time
Expected Term: 8/8/26 - 6/9/29
Compensation: Range 22/$ 90,492.43 - $ 97,196.71

About TCNJ

The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is a highly selective institution that is consistently recognized as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. Founded in 1855 as the New Jersey State Normal School, TCNJ maintains the eighth highest four-year graduation rate among all public colleges and universities. It is ranked by Money as one of the top 15 public colleges "most likely to pay off financially," and U.S. News & World Report rates it the No. 1 public institution among regional universities in the northeast.

About the Chemistry Department

The Chemistry Department has 11 full-time faculty members, three full-time staff, and approximately 120 majors. We teach a 3/3 course load with in-load credit for mentoring students in research. Pre-tenure faculty receive an additional reduction in teaching load for establishing their research program. We occupy a recently expanded and renovated Chemistry Building, which is part of TCNJ's six-building STEM Complex, providing tremendous opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. The Chemistry Department offers access to state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities and instrumentation, including NMR (two 400 MHz) and EPR (X-band) spectrometers, MALDI-TOF MS, LC-MS, XRD (single-crystal and powder), amongst a range of additional instruments. Additionally, the School of Science provides access to a high-performance computing cluster. For a complete list of instrumentation available in the Chemistry Department, see: https://chemistry.tcnj.edu/resources/instrumentation/ , and the School of Science, see: https://science.tcnj.edu/about/facilities-labs/

TCNJ's Department of Chemistry offers a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry degree with specializations in Biochemistry, Materials Chemistry, and Secondary Education. The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry degree can be certified by the American Chemical Society (ACS). Over 80% of our majors participate in one or more semesters of research with a Chemistry faculty member. A large percentage of our undergraduates go on to earn Ph.D.s and careers in Chemistry. In the past five years, the department has been awarded over $2 million in external grants and has produced more than 40 peer-reviewed papers or book chapters. TCNJ faculty and students are very active with the American Chemical Society and hosted the Middle Atlantic Regional Meeting (MARM) in 2022 with the Trenton Local Section. For more information about the department, visit chemistry.tcnj.edu.

Position Overview:

The Department of Chemistry at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) invites outstanding applicants for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank starting in August 2026. We welcome candidates specializing in organic chemistry who have the potential to establish a highly visible undergraduate research program that enhances the department's existing strengths while expanding our expertise in organic synthesis. Please visit the Department's website for information on our faculty members and their research interests: https://chemistry.tcnj.edu . We invite applicants who are committed to high-quality teaching and deep student engagement at all levels of the curriculum at a public, primarily undergraduate, residential institution. The primary teaching responsibility will be courses in the organic chemistry curriculum, in addition to developing innovative upper-level courses that diversify and enrich the department's offerings. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research and teaching can collaboratively contribute to interdisciplinary curricular and scholarly efforts within the School of Science and at TCNJ. The successful candidates will also demonstrate a commitment to inclusive excellence in STEM and higher education. A doctoral degree in organic chemistry or a closely related discipline is required for this position. While postdoctoral experience is preferred, candidates from diverse professional backgrounds will also be considered. Candidates who are ABD (all but dissertation) will be eligible only if they complete their degree before the start date. We encourage applicants from various professional backgrounds and personal journeys to apply. A dedicated research laboratory space and competitive start-up funds will be provided.

Teaching and research are mutually valued at TCNJ. Candidates should be strongly committed to the teacher-scholar model by maintaining high-quality teaching and an active and productive research program that involves highly motivated undergraduates. Our tenure-track faculty are supported in seeking, writing and successfully obtaining nationally competitive grants that facilitate research activities, equipment acquisition, and pedagogical innovation. TCNJ is proud to have received multiple competitive grants from NSF, NIH, and other programs to broaden participation in research and develop innovative curricula. Faculty members also act as mentors and academic advisors while engaging in Department, School, and College service roles.

Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If the requested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for the position.

Employer Qualifications

Employment at TCNJ is contingent upon the successful completion of an applicable background check, reference checks, and verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States (Form I-9).

Accommodation: Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview should contact [email protected] .

Employee Benefits

As a member of The College of New Jersey Community, you will be a part of an exciting and rewarding public university career. Eligible full-time employees will be able to take advantage of a generous benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement benefits, including:

• Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental and prescription plans
• Generous leave entitlements program and Energy Savings Program
• Employee and dependent Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement Program
• Pension, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, group life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee affinity groups
• New Jersey State Employee Discount Program (Pet insurance, cell phone plan discounts, discounted amusement park tickets, etc.)
• Access to extensive learning opportunities

To view a comprehensive list of benefits available to employees, visit our Health Benefits Plans and Programs page to learn more!

How to Apply

Applicants should compile a single PDF file containing the items listed below. Apply online at the following link and upload your single PDF file to the resume section of the application:

• A letter of application stating how the applicant's qualifications, experiences, and interests align with the advertised position
• A Curriculum Vitae
• A teaching and mentoring plan that speaks to the candidate's commitment to academic excellence for all students, regardless of the student's background. This document should also discuss how the candidate would contribute to the chemistry curriculum at the introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels, specifically emphasizing the organic chemistry curriculum. (2-3 pages)
• A description of future research goals and plans, including the role of undergraduates (4 pages maximum)
• A list of major equipment and instrumentation required to accomplish research goals
• Representative reprints/official pre-prints (e.g., ChemRxiv, BioRxiv, arXiv, etc.) of published research papers (no more than three)
• Unofficial copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts
• L ist of three references with contact information (at least one reference must comment on teaching effectiveness/potential). References will be contacted if you are selected for a site visit.

Applications will be reviewed beginning on October 1, 2025, and the review process will continue until the position is filled. The final offer of employment will be contingent upon completing a background check.

The College is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive campus community that respects and uplifts individuals from all backgrounds. We value the varied perspectives, experiences, and talents of all members of our community and strive to create an environment where everyone has equitable access to opportunities for success. As an equal opportunity employer, we comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. We encourage applications from individuals whose lived experiences and professional interests align with our institutional mission of academic excellence, access, and integrity.