How to hire an inorganic chemistry professor

How to hire an inorganic chemistry professor, step by step

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

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The inorganic chemistry professor hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   An inorganic chemistry professor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, inorganic chemistry professors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of inorganic chemistry professors.

   Type of Inorganic Chemistry Professor	Description	Hourly rate
   Inorganic Chemistry Professor	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.	$22-48
   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
   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

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Laboratory
   • TA

   Responsibilities:

   • Fabricate stimuli - responsive conductive polymer film electrodes with immobilize biomolecules for enzymatic logical systems.
   • Prepare lectures and laboratory experiments, prepare exams, maintain all necessary records.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your inorganic chemistry professor job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An inorganic chemistry professor can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, inorganic chemistry professors' average salary in hawaii is 49% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level inorganic chemistry professors 54% less than senior-level inorganic chemistry professors.
   • Certifications. An inorganic chemistry professor with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an inorganic chemistry professor's salary.

   Average inorganic chemistry professor salary

   $68,678yearly

   $33.02 hourly rate

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   Entry-level inorganic chemistry professor salary

   $46,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 19, 2026

4. Writing an inorganic chemistry professor job description

   A job description for an inorganic chemistry professor role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an inorganic chemistry professor job description:

   Inorganic chemistry professor job description example

   The Heavy Elements Group in the Chemical Sciences & Engineering Division of Argonne National Laboratory solicits applicants to fill a basic-research staff position in the area of inorganic synthesis. This new position is principally centered on developing a program focused on the synthesis and characterization of f-element molecules and or materials.
   
   Candidates with broad expertise in inorganic synthesis including aqueous and nonaqueous chemistry of f-element molecules and materials are highly desirable. A knowledge of synchrotron-based characterization, f-element chemistry, optical spectroscopy and/or magnetism would be an asset. The successful candidate will join a group of staff with diverse backgrounds in inorganic and physical chemistry, separations sciences, and condensed matter physics.
   
   The applicant is expected to hold a Ph.D. with knowledge and expertise in chemistry or physics and is expected to possess excellent oral and written communication skills. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the planning, sourcing, and development of new initiatives and ongoing research activities.
   **Position Requirements**
   
   + Demonstrated strong motivation toward creative basic research. Specific expertise in one or more of the following: inorganic chemistry, solution and coordination chemistry, synthesis of molecules and complexes using a variety of synthetic techniques to include both solution and solid state synthesis, and structural determinations including x-ray diffraction and synchrotron based methods
   
   + Demonstrated knowledge of radiochemical principles and techniques
   
   + Strong oral and written communication skills as defined by oral presentations at scientific meetings and publications in peer-review, archival, and scientific journals.
   
   + Considerable experience and general knowledge in inorganic/physical chemistry.
   
   + Experience in one or more materials characterization techniques such as NMR, IR, Raman, TGA, optical spectroscopy, or electroanalytical chemistry
   
   This position requires a Ph.D. in chemistry or a related field
   
   RD 2: Bachelor's and 5+ years, or Master's and 3+ years, or Doctorate and 0 years, or equivalent
   
   RD 3: Bachelor's and 8+ years, or Master's and 6+ years, or Doctorate and 4+0 years.
   
   **Job Family**
   
   Research Development (RD)
   
   **Job Profile**
   
   Chemistry 2
   
   **Worker Type**
   
   Regular
   
   **Time Type**
   
   Full time
   
   _As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne encourages minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Argonne considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law._
   
   _Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department._
   
   _All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment._
   
   _Please note that all Argonne employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. All successful applicants will be required to provide their COVID-19 vaccination verification as a condition of employment, subject to limited legally recognized exemptions to COVID-19 vaccination._

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5. Post your job

   To find the right inorganic chemistry professor for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with inorganic chemistry professors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit inorganic chemistry professors who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

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6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit inorganic chemistry professors, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to 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 inorganic chemistry professor

   Once you've decided on a perfect inorganic chemistry professor candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your 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.

   To prepare for the new inorganic chemistry professor first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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