The Hope College Chemistry Department invites applications for a tenure-track position to begin in Fall 2027. We anticipate filling at the Assistant Professor level, but candidates at all ranks are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be able to teach lecture and laboratory courses in Organic Chemistry. A Ph.D. in chemistry or a closely related field is required; postdoctoral experience is strongly preferred. The development of a strong, externally-funded, experimental research program involving undergraduates is expected. Start-up funds will be provided. Applications from persons with diverse backgrounds and cultures, including women and persons of color, are especially welcomed. Please submit application materials to Dr. Jeffrey B. Johnson, Search Committee Chair, via www.hope.edu/employment/faculty. A review of all completed applications will begin September 21.
About the Department of Chemistry
The Department of Chemistry has long been one of the nation’s premier undergraduate chemistry programs and is a national leader in undergraduate research. The department of 16 faculty graduates 40 majors per year with BA and BS degrees in chemistry, biochemistry & molecular biology, and neuroscience (accredited by the ACS and ASBMB). The hallmark of our program is undergraduate education through excellent classroom teaching with appropriate modern pedagogies integrated with authentic faculty scholarship that engages undergraduate student collaborators. Student-faculty collaborative research involves approximately 100 students per year, including 60 who perform research in the department each summer. From 2015-2025, members of the department have obtained external funding of $18.8M, and have published over 90 papers incorporating over 250 undergraduate student coauthors. Hope students regularly receive national accolades such as NSF-GRFP, Goldwater Scholar, and Fulbright fellowships. Based on NSF data, 293 Hope graduates have received PhDs in chemistry since 1958, placing Hope in the top 1% US liberal arts and undergraduate institutions. The Department has a broad range of modern instrumentation for research and teaching, as well as endowed funds for instrument maintenance and repair, faculty and student summer support, and a well-funded competitive internal grants program.
About the College and Community
Hope College is a strong co-educational, undergraduate, residential, Christian liberal arts college with over 3200 students. It is a member of the Great Lakes Colleges Association and is broadly accredited in programs ranging from Chemistry and Engineering to Theater and Dance. Hope’s beautiful and well-maintained campus is adjacent to award-winning downtown Holland, Michigan, located near Lake Michigan. Holland’s population of 35,000 has growing Hispanic/Latinx, African American, and Asian populations in a general metropolitan area of over 100,000. Holland is located 30 minutes from Grand Rapids, less than 90 minutes from South Bend and Lansing, and approximately 2.5 hours from Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Chicago. Since its founding in 1866, Hope College has been affiliated with the Reformed Church in America and is known for its ecumenical Christian atmosphere. Hope is recognized as a national leader in undergraduate research and scholarship and for providing professional preparation and life-changing experiences in a friendly and welcoming community. The college places a high priority on sustaining a supportive environment that recognizes the importance of a diverse faculty and staff in order to best prepare its students for successful careers in our multicultural nation and global community.
Additional information about Holland and Hope College can be found at hope.edu/jobs.
Application Details
Application materials include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, description of research plans, statement of teaching philosophy and competencies, unofficial transcripts, and three letters of reference. Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to all aspects of Hope’s mission as a liberal arts college. We are grounded in robust ecumenical Christian aspirations and daily strive for inclusive excellence. In addition to the above materials, we ask all candidates to describe in a separate mission response how they will engage and support the holistic mission of the College, including how their commitment to the Christian faith, the liberal arts, and inclusive excellence shapes their approaches and identities as teachers, scholars, and mentors.
Is this a visiting faculty position? No
Rank Open
Qualifications
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in chemistry or a related field; postdoctoral experience is strongly preferred. Applicants must be able to teach lectures and labs in Organic Chemistry. The development of a strong, externally-funded, experimental research program involving undergraduates is expected.
Physical Demands
This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.
Pre-employment Screenings
“All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.”
