How to hire an assistant professor of chemistry

How to hire an assistant professor of chemistry, step by step

Here's a step-by-step assistant professor of chemistry hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an assistant professor of chemistry job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant professor of chemistry
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the assistant professor of chemistry you need to hire. Certain assistant professor of chemistry roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Hiring the perfect assistant professor of chemistry also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents assistant professor of chemistry salaries for various positions.

   Type of Assistant Professor Of Chemistry	Description	Hourly rate
   Assistant Professor Of Chemistry	Postsecondary teachers instruct students in a wide variety of academic and career and technical subjects beyond the high school level. They also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.	$22-47
   Chemistry Department Chairperson	A chemistry department chairperson assists in aligning departmental efforts using university and college universities. These department chairpersons encourage, communicate, and support across cultural boundaries... Show more	$22-41
   Chemistry Instructor, Adjunct	An adjunct chemistry instructor provides instruction in the introductory concepts of chemistry as well as proper laboratory procedures, techniques, and protocols. Adjunct chemistry instructors maintain a safe laboratory environment, awareness, and implementation of health and fire safety regulations... Show more	$18-54

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • General Chemistry
   • Analytical Chemistry
   • Undergraduate Research
   • Semester
   • NMR
   • Lab Courses
   • Research Projects
   • Independent Research
   • Environmental Chemistry
   • Research Laboratory
   • Polymer
   • Curriculum Development
   • GC
   • Ms

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   Responsibilities:

   • Used blackboard online to manage students tests, grade papers and assign materials.
   • Develop contextually sensitive evidence aggregation methods from patient records that consider whole patients over time, rather than just linguistic correctness.
   • Work directly in polymer chemistry and physics laboratory at undergraduate level and polymer blends at graduate level.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your assistant professor of chemistry job description helps attract top candidates to the position. An assistant professor of chemistry salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for an assistant professor of chemistry in Colorado may be lower than in California, and an entry-level assistant professor of chemistry usually earns less than a senior-level assistant professor of chemistry. Additionally, an assistant professor of chemistry with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average assistant professor of chemistry salary

   $67,364yearly

   $32.39 hourly rate

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   Entry-level assistant professor of chemistry salary

   $46,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 20, 2026

   Average assistant professor of chemistry salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$92,613	$45
   2	Utah	$84,257	$41
   3	North Dakota	$77,363	$37
   4	New York	$76,318	$37
   5	New Jersey	$72,836	$35
   6	Oregon	$70,700	$34
   7	Texas	$69,542	$33
   8	North Carolina	$66,687	$32
   9	Connecticut	$65,813	$32
   10	Wisconsin	$65,723	$32
   11	District of Columbia	$65,199	$31
   12	Missouri	$65,109	$31
   13	Minnesota	$65,045	$31
   14	Illinois	$64,798	$31
   15	Indiana	$64,670	$31
   16	Mississippi	$63,257	$30
   17	Pennsylvania	$63,202	$30
   18	Georgia	$62,920	$30
   19	Tennessee	$60,439	$29
   20	Virginia	$59,800	$29

   Average assistant professor of chemistry salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Stanford University	$94,765	$45.56	72
   2	Pace University	$89,995	$43.27	12
   3	University of California-Berkeley	$87,465	$42.05
   4	Yeshiva University	$85,445	$41.08	40
   5	Boston College	$81,852	$39.35	1
   6	University of Puerto Rico-Humacao	$80,857	$38.87
   7	American Chemical Society	$79,339	$38.14
   8	SUNY-ESF	$78,509	$37.74
   9	University of Massachusetts Boston	$75,881	$36.48	43
   10	Montana State University	$74,910	$36.01	56
   11	Bucknell University	$74,776	$35.95
   12	University of Houston-Clear Lake	$73,277	$35.23	19
   13	North Dakota State University	$73,254	$35.22
   14	Gettysburg College	$73,034	$35.11	6
   15	Midwestern State University	$73,008	$35.10	19
   16	University of Delaware	$72,328	$34.77	41
   17	University of La Verne	$72,202	$34.71	25
   18	California State University, Fullerton	$72,189	$34.71
   19	Clarkson University	$72,140	$34.68	14
   20	Syracuse University	$72,064	$34.65	22

4. Writing an assistant professor of chemistry job description

   An assistant professor of chemistry job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an assistant professor of chemistry job description:

   Assistant professor of chemistry job description example

   Assistant Professor in Synthetic Chemistry
   Department of Chemistry
   New York University Faculty of Arts and Science
   
   The Department of Chemistry at New York University (NYU) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in synthetic chemistry with a focus in organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, or chemical biology. The successful applicant is anticipated to be appointed as Assistant Professor. Successful candidates must have a Ph.D. in chemistry or related field and demonstrate the potential to do pioneering research and teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Department of Chemistry is continuing a significant growth plan, including the creation of the Biomedical Chemistry Institute, the Molecular Design Institute, and the addition of numerous senior and junior faculty members. The Department has also embarked on an exciting new Chemical Biology Initiative that includes the addition of more than 60,000 square feet of new research space. Interested faculty are able to participate in significant interdisciplinary programs within the Washington Square campus, as well as with NYU s engineering and medical schools, and scholarly activities at its campuses in Shanghai and Abu Dhabi.
   
   Candidates should submit a curriculum vita, a detailed description of research plans and interests, and a statement of teaching experience and interests. Because diversity and inclusion are an important part of the NYU mission, we request that you include a paragraph in your cover letter telling us how diversity and inclusion figure into your past, present, and future teaching, research, and community engagement (additional information can be found here ).
   
   The application should also include three letters of recommendation. The deadline for receipt of applications is October 15, 2022, and review of completed applications will begin at that time. The earliest anticipated start date is September 1, 2023 pending budgetary and administrative approval. Please submit applications through the following link . Questions about this position can be sent by Email to:
   
   The Faculty of Arts and Science at NYU is at the heart of a leading research university that spans the globe. We seek scholars of the highest caliber who embody the diversity of the United States as well as the global society in which we live. We strongly encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, and other individuals who are under-represented in the profession, across color, creed, race, ethnic and national origin, physical ability, gender and sexual identity, or any other legally protected basis. NYU affirms the value of differing perspectives on the world as we strive to build the strongest possible university with the widest reach. To learn more about the FAS commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion, please read here. ( ).
   
   EOE/Affirmative Action/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

   Please do not forget to mention Bio Careers when applying.

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5. Post your job

   To find assistant professors of chemistry for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any assistant professors of chemistry they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level assistant professors of chemistry with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting assistant professors of chemistry requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant professor of chemistry

   Once you have selected a candidate for the assistant professor of chemistry position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new assistant professor of chemistry. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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