Assistant Professor in Experimental Physical Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry in the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences at the University of Southern California invites applicants for a tenure track position in Experimental Physical Chemistry at the level of Assistant Professor, to start in fall 2025. Candidates should have a PhD and postdoctoral experience. We are interested in candidates in all areas of experimental physical chemistry. 

In order to be considered for this position, all candidates must apply via the "Apply" link at the top or bottom of this page. Candidates should apply online with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a detailed proposed research plan. A description of teaching interests and the candidate’s vision regarding teaching and mentoring should be included. The names and contact addresses of at least three individuals who will provide letters of recommendation will be requested online. The committee will begin evaluation of completed files October 20, 2024.

The Chemistry Department is highly collaborative and holds to high standards insofar as excellence in research and teaching. We are committed to supporting family needs of faculty, and we encourage applications from candidates having non-traditional career paths. The Department offers flexibility in appointment start date. Candidates at any early career stage are encouraged to apply.

The annual base salary range for this position is $114,570 - $119,985. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations. 

USC is an equal-opportunity educator and employer, proudly pluralistic and firmly committed to providing equal opportunity for outstanding persons of every race, gender, creed and background. The university particularly encourages members of underrepresented groups, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply. USC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Further information is available by contacting uschr@usc.edu.