Professor of the Practice Chemistry & Biochemistry

Overview

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values. These values include academic excellence, freedom of expression and inquiry, innovation, collaboration, ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

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Department Information

The School of Chemistry & Biochemistry of The Georgia Institute of Technology has vibrant undergraduate and graduate programs, with over 400 undergraduate majors and 200 graduate students, and an extensive research portfolio. Its faculty, staff, and students participate in a range of dynamic and collaborative research programs and enjoy modern facilities located on a pleasant urban campus in the City of Atlanta, Georgia.

Atlanta, GA

The School of Chemistry & Biochemistry (https://chemistry.gatech.edu/) at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia invites applications for a Professor of the Practice non-tenure-track faculty position in Chemistry and Biochemistry with a focus on sustainable/green chemistry initiatives and renewable bioproducts.

This Professor of the Practice will develop sustainable/green chemistry initiatives in the area of renewable bioproducts. They will show a high level of independence, working well with government and industry partners to develop initiatives that modernize industries, advance sustainable practices, and boost rural economies. Day-to-day work will focus on research and development, product testing, new market development, pilot facility development, and transitioning of technologies from the laboratory to commercial use in collaboration with industry partners.

Have substantial bases of experience, normally at least ten (10) to fifteen (15) years, and a national/international reputation for excellence.
Have rich and extensive backgrounds in fields and disciplines related to the sustainable/green chemistry initiatives and renewable bioproducts

• Employment experience in both academe and industry.
• Experience with translation of innovative research to commercial practice demonstrated by publication/patent record.
• Demonstrated track record for impactful research with a patent & publication count greater than 150 and an average top 10 article citation rate greater than 1,200 citations per article[VW3.1].
• Professional recognition as demonstrated though election to professional scientific society `Fellow status, member of nation academies, or similar honors.
• Pioneering true foundational firsts in main-group chemistry.
• Serve as a liaison between industry or government and the Institute in identifying teaching and research opportunities that support the public interest and societal needs
• Demonstrated leadership for new scientific, technical, and/or business initiatives.
• Explicit leadership in sustainable/green chemistry initiatives.
• Demonstrated track record for successful mentoring professional development of younger technical professionals.
• An earned doctorate in Chemistry & Biochemistry or related field.
  

Letter of interest, CV

For additional information contact: Vicki Wysocki vwysocki3@gatech.edu

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This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

• The ability to promote a welcoming educational/work environment
• The ability to engage students in experiential learning activities and pedagogy that support student success
• The ability to apply expertise in teaching, scholarship, and/or service to advance student success
  

Application materials should be submitted as PDF files via GT Careers Portal.

Applications will be considered beginning 6/1/2026, but the search will continue until the positions are filled. A background check must be completed prior to beginning employment.

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening