Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title Assistant Professor of Chemistry Division Academic Affairs Department/Office Chemistry

Position Summary Information

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The Chemistry Department at St. Catherine University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Chemistry position.

This faculty member will teach primarily Organic Chemistry (lecture and lab) and other service courses. Advising, scholarship, and service are also expected. Organic Chemistry teaching is critical to multiple health-related pre-professional programs. The Organic Chemistry courses serve our science majors and pre-professional programs.

Responsibilities include:

• Teach and develop curriculum for Organic Chemistry 1 & 2 - lecture and lab
• Teach and develop curriculum for other chemistry courses including Chem 1010 and/or Chem 1110/1120 - lecture and/or labs
• Engage undergraduates in research projects
• Develop a unique line of inquiry in scholarship
• Summarize, present, and disseminate scholarship along with student collaborators
• Write grant proposals
• University service including participation in faculty governance
• Department service including student advising

St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation's largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for all genders. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine enrolls students in certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master's and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD with specialty in any area of Organic Chemistry, including but not limited to Natural Products, Polymers, Physical Organic, and Medicinal Chemistry
• Some higher education teaching experience or lab supervision experience; deep subject matter expertise; evidence of scholarship; and experience supporting students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-doctoral training
• Experience or training with inclusive pedagogy
• Teaching experience as the primary instructor at the college level
• Experience mentoring undergraduate research
• Experience with learning management systems
• Experience teaching and mentoring students in a lab environment
• Experience with green or sustainable chemistry and dedication to contribute to the department's Green Chemistry Commitment.

EEO Statement

Compensation:

Annual wage is $55,800 - $62,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

The salary range listed reflects a good-faith estimate of what we reasonably anticipate to pay for this position, based on market data and internal equity, at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, and other relevant factors. St. Catherine reserves the right to modify or adjust compensation depending on University needs.

Benefits:

Employees at St. Kate's feel a deep connection to the University's Mission and Vision, and they live their values at work. Benefits available to full-time employees include:

• Fourteen (14) paid holidays and paid "gift" days when the University is closed.
• Free tuition for employees and reduced tuition for their families after one year of service
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403b retirement plan access
• Accrued sick time

Specific information on all of our available benefits for full-time employees can be found HERE.

St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to "love of neighbor without distinction" and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us at hr@stkate.edu or 651-690-6565.

Application instructions for FACULTY

Visit St. Kate Careers to apply. Three references and successful completion of a background check will be required for employment.

St. Catherine University

2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105

Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace / Tobacco Free Workplace

Our university is a proud member of the Upper Midwest HERC and is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff and assisting dual career couples. For more information and to find other higher education jobs in the Upper Midwest region, visit: www.uppermidwestherc.org.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 20220382-FAC Posting Start Date 10/16/2026 Application Deadline 12/11/2026

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • What is your highest level of completed education?

• Some high school

• High school diploma or GED

• Some college

• Associate's degree

• Bachelor's degree

• Some graduate school

• Master's degree

• ABD

• Professional degree (e.g., JD, MD)

• Doctoral degree

• • Are you presently legally authorized to work in the United States for any U.S. employer? Please be aware that St. Catherine University is only able to consider candidates who are authorized to work in the United States.

• Yes

• No

• • St. Catherine University welcomes applications from candidates who are traditionally under-represented. We are happy to consider candidates who are currently in possession of a temporary work visa, however, please be aware that we do not offer employment visa sponsorship. Will you now or in the future require an employer to sponsor you for an employment-based visa/status in the U.S. (e.g. H-1B status)?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

• • Can you perform the essential functions of this position with or without accommodation?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Professional Reference Contact Information
• Statement of Research Interest
• Personal statement on DEI in teaching

Optional Documents