Chemistry Faculty

Job Overview

Clarke is a Catholic University rooted in the liberal arts and sciences tradition with professional programs. We provide an outstanding education for caring and responsible participation in a global world. At Clarke University, we look for individuals who will embrace our values of education, charity, justice, and freedom. We offer meaningful work, a safe and friendly work environment, and an outstanding benefits package.

The university seeks to fill one full-time tenure track faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor of Chemistry, beginning August 2025. A successful candidate will teach the one-year Organic Chemistry sequence, General Organic & Biochemistry, develop upper-level courses in their area of expertise and oversee undergraduate research projects.  Preference will be given to applicants with experience employing student-centered learning strategies. Additional responsibilities include preparing and assessing curriculum, recruiting, advising and retaining students, and service on university committees. The position requires a doctorate in chemistry or a related field. Candidates who are ABD will be considered.

This faculty position will join the Sciences and Mathematics department. The department has twelve full-time faculty members as well as two lab managers who offer a supportive environment for academic and professional development. Undergraduate major offerings include B.A. and B.S. degrees in Biology and Biochemistry, plus B.A. degrees in Chemistry and Mathematics. The department also offers minors in Nutrition and Food Science, and Environmental Studies. The department maintains GC-MS, HPLC, 90 MHz NMR, ATR/FT-IR, Fluorometer, among other research-quality instrumentation.

To apply, please upload the following documents online at http://clarke.applicantpool.com: letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial transcripts from the highest graduate degree earned, and three (3) professional reference letters. In addition, confidential reference letters may be emailed to HRLetters@clarke.edu. Applications received before November 8, 2024 will receive priority.

Clarke University is committed to fostering a welcoming campus community that celebrates each person's unique contributions and promotes an inclusive learning environment. Accordingly, Clarke University does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

Founded by the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Clarke University has long served the people of Iowa, the Midwest, and beyond by providing an outstanding education to its students and service to its community. Students and employees at Clarke comprise a close-knit community of dedicated individuals. As a family community, Dubuque residents enjoy an outstanding quality of life with the dual advantages of small town living and the cultural amenities of an urban area.