The Wabash College Chemistry Department invites applications for a tenure-track Byron K. Trippet Assistant Professor position in Analytical Chemistry or a related field to begin July 1, 2025. A Ph.D. is required by start of appointment (Analytical or Experimental Physical Chemistry degrees recommended). A strong commitment to engaging and evidence-based teaching practices that support student success alongside excellence in research in an undergraduate liberal arts setting is expected. The successful candidate will teach analytical chemistry and contribute to first-year chemistry and all-College courses. Establishment of a research program involving undergraduates is expected. The successful candidate must have a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching, an appreciation for the broad intellectual community of an excellent liberal arts college, and the ability to work with a diverse student body. The Chemistry Department is ACS certified, has six full time faculty, excellent facilities and instrumentation to support undergraduate research, holds several NSF grants, and has a strong tradition of mentoring in teaching, faculty development workshops, and a peer mentor program. Further information about the department can be obtained from http://www.wabash.edu/academics/chemistry.

About Wabash College

Founded in 1832, Wabash College is a private, independent, residential four-year liberal arts college with a mission to “educate men to think critically, act responsibly, lead effectively, and live humanely.” Our faculty is ranked No. 1 nationally for accessibility by the Princeton Review. The College also invests significant resources to ensure students can participate in off-campus and international immersion learning experiences. Our 92-acre wooded campus is located 50 miles west of Indianapolis and three hours from Chicago.  In addition to the amenities these cities offer, we are near some of the best outdoor recreation in the state.

In the midst of a strategic transformation to advance the success of first-generation students, students of color, and students from low-income families, Wabash College is committed to attracting and effectively supporting an academically and culturally diverse faculty and staff. Approximately 25% of our students are federal Pell Grant recipients, one-third of our students are first-generation college students, and about 20% of our students identify as domestic students of color. Home to the Malcolm X Institute of Black Studies for more than fifty years and a newly launched Latino Community Center, Wabash is a top-60 Liberal Arts College according to U.S. News, and a member of Colleges That Change Lives. Many students, staff, and faculty find the close-knit community of the residential college one of the most rewarding aspects of their time here.

Application Process

To apply, go to www.wabash.edu/employment and click the “Apply Now” button. The application dossier should consist of:

1. Letter of application
2. Curriculum vita
3. Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts
4. Statement of teaching principles
5. Statement of research plans suitable for undergraduate participation
6. Email addresses for three persons who will submit confidential letters of recommendation electronically

Inquiries about the position can be sent to Lon Porter, Chair at porterl@wabash.edu.  Review of materials will begin on September 30, 2024. 

Wabash College, a liberal arts college for men, seeks faculty and staff who are committed to providing quality engagement with students, high levels of academic challenge and support, and meaningful experiences that prepare students for life and leadership among diverse populations around the globe. Wabash is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from persons of all backgrounds.