"Assistant Professor Analytical Chemistry"

Assistant Professor Analytical Chemistry

College: College of Science and Engineering - 323
Dept/School: Chemistry Admin - 32320
Vacancy Number: 16F-753
Position Number: 1043
Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry within the College of Science and Engineering at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Analytical Chemistry to begin in August 2026.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in analytical chemistry, as well as other courses aligned with their expertise and departmental needs. In addition, the candidate will develop and maintain a vigorous, externally funded research program that actively involves undergraduate and graduate students.

Responsibilities also include academic advising, mentoring undergraduate students, and participating in departmental service such as committees, meetings, and special projects that support the goals of the department.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• A Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience are required.
• Research experience at either the doctoral or postdoctoral level should be in analytical chemistry.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrated ability to establish an independent, externally funded research program.

Required Certifications or Licensure:
No Required Certifications or Licensure

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:
Chemistry & Biochemistry at UNC Wilmington offers exciting, student-oriented programs that award Bachelor of Science (BS, ACS Certified) and Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Chemistry, a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biochemistry, a Master of Science (MS) degree in Chemistry and a PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry. Chemistry faculty may also participate in the MS in Marine Science and PhD in Applied Coastal and Ocean Sciences programs. A significant portion of the training takes place in our laboratories, both those associated with courses, and those involving research in Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Marine and Atmospheric Science, Organic and Inorganic Synthesis, Computational and Physical Chemistry and Chemical Education.

The Department is well equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation (http://www.uncw.edu/chem/) including 300-600 MHz NMR spectrometers, several MS instruments managed by a full-time PhD scientist, absorption and fluorescence spectrophotometers, protein purification instrumentation, CD spectrometer, and calorimeters (DSC and ITC). In addition to rigorous courses in all aspects of chemistry, most of our undergraduate students and all of our local graduate students carry out research under the direct supervision of our outstanding faculty.

Special Notes to Applicants:
Applications will be accepted until 11:59PM EST on January 5, 2026, which is the posting close date. Applicants are required to submit the following items in Adobe PDF or MS Word format online at https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/37911:

1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Teaching Philosophy (2-page maximum)
4. Research Summary - A statement of research interests that highlights how the applicant could make use of departmental expertise or resources
5. List of 3 Professional References
6. If needed, applicants may upload additional materials under the ‘Other' category

Questions regarding the application process can be directed to Libbie Schaffer (schaffere@uncw.edu), while questions regarding the position can be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Michael Webb (webbm@uncw.edu).

Position Type: Permanent
Job Posting Date: 11/19/2025
Job Close Date: 1/5/2026