Faculty Position

Department of Chemistry at

the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The Department of Chemistry invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in all areas of chemistry, with an emphasis on analytical, materials, or organic chemistry.

Successful candidates are expected to establish and sustain a vibrant research program; serve as dedicated teachers and mentors to our increasingly diverse students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels; and assist in the administrative and governance functions of the department, the university and the profession via service on committees as appropriate. Applicants must have a promising research agenda, and a commitment to graduate and undergraduate student education and success. A Ph.D. in chemistry or a related field is required. The budgeted salary range is $99,000-103,000 for assistant professors on a 9-month service basis.

The target start date is August 16, 2026. To apply, create your candidate profile through https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload application materials. Applicants must submit a cover letter; a curriculum vitae; a statement of research plans; a statement of teaching interests and experience (1 page); and a statement of past and potential future contributions to the department and to the field of chemistry on the topics of mentoring, collaboration, and other broader impacts (1 page). An email request for contact information for three professional references will be sent to you after your application is uploaded. Once the contact information for the references is uploaded into the system, their letters will be invited.

Only applications submitted through the University of Illinois Job Board will be considered. Full consideration is guaranteed for all applications received by October 24, 2025. Interviews may take place before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date.

Questions about the position or application procedures may be directed to the Chemistry Faculty Search Coordinator at chemistry@illinois.edu, or 217-333-9846.

The University of Illinois has an active and successful dual-career partner placement program and a strong commitment to work-life balance and family-friendly programs for faculty and staff (http://provost.illinois.edu/faculty-affairs/work-life-balance/). The Department of Chemistry has a strong commitment to building and maintaining a supportive environment where all people can thrive (https://chemistry.illinois.edu/diversity/diversity-climate-initiatives). To find out more about the resources available at the university and Urbana-Champaign community please visit these sites:

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Champaign, IL, USA

"Assistant Professor- Chemistry"

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