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FSU polymer chemist receives prestigious American Chemical Society award
Dr. Justin Kennemur has been recognized for his continued service to a national professional organization focused on the study of polymers, substances found in everything from plastics to spiderwebs.
Dr. Mike Shatruk is one of seven FSU faculty members elected to the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida
Membership in ASEMFL is one of the highest honors for scholars in the state, recognizing researchers who live and work in Florida and have made outstanding contributions to science, engineering and medicine nationally and globally.
FSU chemists use sea sponge bacteria to create new molecules for drug discovery
Florida State University chemists have synthesized new molecules derived from bacteria found in a Pacific Ocean sea sponge, a breakthrough for the future of drug development, particularly for rare forms of cancer.
FSU polymer chemist receives prestigious American Chemical Society award
Dr. Justin Kennemur has been recognized for his continued service to a national professional organization focused on the study of polymers, substances found in everything from plastics to spiderwebs.
Dr. Mike Shatruk is one of seven FSU faculty members elected to the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida
Membership in ASEMFL is one of the highest honors for scholars in the state, recognizing researchers who live and work in Florida and have made outstanding contributions to science, engineering and medicine nationally and globally.
FSU chemists use sea sponge bacteria to create new molecules for drug discovery
Florida State University chemists have synthesized new molecules derived from bacteria found in a Pacific Ocean sea sponge, a breakthrough for the future of drug development, particularly for rare forms of cancer.
12-month Teaching Faculty I
The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at Florida State University invites applications for a full-time, 12-month faculty position to teach General Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry lecture courses beginning Summer 2026. This is a continuing non-tenure track faculty position with opportunities for promotion. Applicants are required to have a PhD or highest-level terminal degree from an accredited institution in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a closely related field or equivalent qualifications based on professional experience. Applicants must possess a demonstrated specialty or teaching experience with Analytical Chemistry. The successful candidate’s primary responsibilities will include teaching General Chemistry and other undergraduate chemistry courses, with the opportunity to contribute to courses in Analytical Chemistry, depending on departmental needs. This individual will be expected to engage in curriculum development and continuous improvement of instructional materials, as well as provide service to the Department, College, and University.
Candidates should upload application materials—including a CV and a statement of teaching interests and philosophy—to https://jobs.fsu.edu (61601), and should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent by email to facultysearch@chem.fsu.edu.
Application review will begin 2/2/2026 and will continue until 4/1/2026.
FSU’s Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at: https://hr.fsu.edu/sections/equal-opportunity-compliance-engagement/equal-employment-opportunity-eeo