Tenure-track faculty position in Chemistry and Engineering

Description

The Departments of Chemistry and Engineering at Boston College invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level, to begin in the fall of 2026. We seek candidates who use experimental approaches to address fundamental and applied challenges in the broad areas of Renewable Energy and Sustainability. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a rigorous, externally funded research program that complements and enhances the existing strengths in both the Chemistry and Engineering Departments. Candidates should also demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching chemistry and materials science courses at all levels and undergraduate engineering classes in related areas. Candidates should be committed to enthusiastically mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, and engaging in all aspects of the Departments' activities.

Successful applicants will join Boston College at the rank of Assistant Professor with a primary appointment in the Department of Chemistry, and a joint appointment in the Department of Engineering. They will be part of an internationally recognized faculty with a strong commitment to preparing their students for leadership positions in academia and industry. The Chemistry and the Engineering Departments are part of Boston College’s vibrant and growing scientific research community, which includes the Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society. This $300 million investment into the sciences includes a new 150,000 square foot science center with state-of-the-art clean room facilities.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess a doctorate in Chemistry, Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related area. Selected candidates will have a distinguished scientific publication record, leadership experience in past and current research projects, and creative research and teaching plans.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should submit the following documents at: https://apply.interfolio.com/173784

• CV
• Cover letter. Applicants should identify their principal area of research in the cover letter
• Statement of research directions (~4-6 pages) that includes a one-page written or graphical summary
• Statement of teaching philosophy (~1-2 pages). 
• The names of three references in the cover letter and arrange to have three letters of reference submitted via the online faculty application system.

All application materials must be submitted electronically on or prior to October 28, 2025.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university that strives to integrate research excellence with a foundational commitment to formative liberal arts education. The university is an equal opportunity employer. In concert with our Jesuit, Catholic mission, Boston College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans.