Assistant Professor – Chemistry and Biochemistry

The department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Creighton University invites applications for a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor specializing in organic chemistry. We seek individuals committed to being outstanding teacher-scholars within a primarily undergraduate-serving college. The successful applicant will teach a 3-3 course load that includes 2nd year core courses in  organic chemistry, as well as upper division elective courses in their area of expertise, depending on departmental needs.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Chemistry (or closely related field) is required
• Additional postdoctoral training or experience is preferred
• Ability to foster student learning, development, and decision making in support of their goals, success, wellness, and needs
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop rapport quickly and effectively with a diversity of populations 
• Empathy and compassion for the experiences of others

Application Instructions

Candidates should submit their application through Interfolio https://apply.interfolio.com/170706. When prompted please upload the following:

•  Cover letter
•  Current curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Research proposal
• Original academic transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended (photocopies acceptable during initial application process)
• Three letters of recommendation should be submitted separately using the online application link.

If a candidate is called for an interview, they will be required to provide: 

One page statement describing candidate’s potential contributions to Creighton’s mission ((https://www.creighton.edu/about/mission-history)
 

Review of completed applications will begin on Monday, September 29, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. For further information, please visit http://www.creighton.edu/ccas/chemistry/. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. James Fletcher, Chair of this search committee (jamesfletcher@creighton.edu). For questions or issues submitting your application or materials, please don’t hesitate to contact HR@creighton.edu. 

About Creighton

At Creighton, we offer meaningful work driven by a 475-yearold Jesuit tradition committed to social justice and serving others. Through this tradition, we push the boundaries on innovation. We pursue new knowledge for the betterment of society. We seek to improve our world through Catholic and Jesuit values.

Omaha is a diverse community of 850,000 with four Fortune-500 companies, an active sports scene, and a vibrant arts community. Recent Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College rankings recognized Creighton University among the top 20% of institutions in its survey and among the Top 10 big-city colleges in the Midwest. Creighton University also ranks in the top third of National Universities in U.S. News & World Report’s and was previously recognized for 16 years in a row as No. 1 among Best Regional Universities – Midwest. Over the past 17 years, Creighton is the No. 1 Goldwater-producing Catholic university in the country and in the top 20 of private universities producing Goldwater Scholars over the past decade.