Assistant Professor of Chemistry

MIT Chemistry invites tenure-track applications across all areas of chemistry for an appointment beginning on or after 1 July 2027. Duties include undergraduate and graduate teaching, research and mentorship. Appointment is normally at assistant professor level, although exceptional senior applicants may be considered. The advertised nine-month assistant-professor base-pay range is $143,200–$154,000. The active application portal states no fixed closing deadline; completed applications received by 1 October 2026 receive full consideration.

PhD in chemistry or a related field by the start of employment and demonstrated ability to excel in teaching. Apply through AcademicJobsOnline with a cover letter, CV, teaching statement, at least three research proposals, a one-page executive summary of research plans, a broader-impacts statement and at least three external recommendation letters.