Chair of Department of Chemistry (Iowa State University)

Position Title: Barton Chair in Chemistry - Associate Professor or Professor Appointment Type: Faculty Job Description: Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: The Department of Chemistry in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University seeks outstanding candidates for the prestigious Barton Chair position, a tenured appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or full Professor. The candidate will be expected to lead and maintain an externally funded research group, supervise graduate students as part of their research effort, carry out classroom instruction (nominal load of two courses per year) and contribute to the service and/or committee needs of the department, college, and university. The candidate will have experience in any area of chemistry. Required Minimum Qualifications: PhD in Chemistry or related field. Must have been awarded tenure in a PhD-granting department. Preferred Qualifications: Highly qualified scholar with an extensive publication and external funding record. Current rank of Associate or Full Professor in a PhD-granting chemistry department. Demonstrated leadership and expertise in any area of chemistry. Evidence of ability to work with a wide array of students, faculty, and staff. Evidence of excellence in teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Department/Program & College Description: The Department of Chemistry in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences runs a very active PhD program with a rotating population of about 150 graduate students. Its researchers are highly collaborative within and outside of the department and often partner with the Department of Energy’s Ames National Laboratory, which is located on the Iowa State University campus. The department has a robust undergraduate major and provides an extensive amount of service teaching for undergraduate majors from across the university. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences includes sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Department Unit/Website: www.chem.iastate.edu Proposed Start Date: August 16, 2026 Number of Months Employed Per Year: 09 Month Work Period Time Type: Full time Application Instructions: To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter 3) A 2-3 page vision statement addressing how the candidate’s research will enhance Iowa State’s Department of Chemistry 4) Contact Information for Three References For guaranteed consideration, please apply before November 1, 2025. Position is open until filled. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: • Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans • Generous leave plans • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) • Life insurance and long-term disability • Flexible Spending Accounts • Various voluntary benefits and discounts • Employee Assistance Program • Wellbeing program Original Posting Date: June 12, 2025 Posting Close Date: Job Requisition Number: R17233 If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Physicaloxy

Position Title:

Barton Chair in Chemistry - Associate Professor or Professor

Appointment Type:

Faculty

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Chemistry in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University seeks outstanding candidates for the prestigious Barton Chair position, a tenured appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or full Professor. The candidate will be expected to lead and maintain an externally funded research group, supervise graduate students as part of their research effort, carry out classroom instruction (nominal load of two courses per year) and contribute to the service and/or committee needs of the department, college, and university. The candidate will have experience in any area of chemistry.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

PhD in Chemistry or related field. Must have been awarded tenure in a PhD-granting department.

Preferred Qualifications:

Highly qualified scholar with an extensive publication and external funding record.
Current rank of Associate or Full Professor in a PhD-granting chemistry department.
Demonstrated leadership and expertise in any area of chemistry.
Evidence of ability to work with a wide array of students, faculty, and staff.
Evidence of excellence in teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Department/Program & College Description:

The Department of Chemistry in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences runs a very active PhD program with a rotating population of about 150 graduate students. Its researchers are highly collaborative within and outside of the department and often partner with the Department of Energy’s Ames National Laboratory, which is located on the Iowa State University campus. The department has a robust undergraduate major and provides an extensive amount of service teaching for undergraduate majors from across the university. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences includes sciences, social sciences, and humanities.

Department Unit/Website:

www.chem.iastate.edu

Proposed Start Date:

August 16, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

09 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) A 2-3 page vision statement addressing how the candidate’s research will enhance Iowa State’s Department of Chemistry
4) Contact Information for Three References

For guaranteed consideration, please apply before November 1, 2025. Position is open until filled.
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program