"Assistant Professor Chemistry - Notice of Filing"

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Institution: University of Wisconsin La Crosse

Position Title: Assistant Professor Chemistry - Notice of Filing

Job Category: Faculty

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Assistant Professor

Job Duties:

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at UW-La Crosse is dedicated to excellence in undergraduate and outreach education in a welcoming and inclusive environment. We aim to instill in our graduates the skills and drive necessary to meet the challenges that humanity faces in the 21st century. With over 30 tenure-track faculty and staff members, we actively provide our students with the solid foundation in chemistry and biochemistry required for successful careers in industry, research, education, engineering, health professions, and other interdisciplinary fields, while offering support to the other departments in our college. Our internationally recognized research-active faculty members engage our students in cutting-edge chemical, biochemical, and educational research in an environmentally and ethically sound manner that also provides the practical skills to the students we mentor. Our department and college maintain a large array of modern instrumentation and research/teaching laboratories in a new state-of-the-art Prairie Springs Science Center. Department members also provide a range of professional services to our community, professions, and institution in ways commensurate with our expertise and talent.

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (http://www.uwlax.edu/Chemistry-and-Biochemistry/) is seeking a dynamic teacher-scholar at the Assistant Professor level to join its top-rated program in August 2025. The department strives to maintain an inclusive and collegial working and learning environment for our faculty, staff, and students, and we welcome applicants who share our commitment to these values. Our new colleague will teach lecture and laboratory courses in the core curriculum along with advanced elective courses in their areas of expertise. Candidates with a background in inorganic chemistry (broadly defined) are encouraged to apply. Departmental needs include, but are not limited to, areas of catalysis, materials, nuclear, bioinorganic, and coordination chemistry. We seek a scholar to develop an active research program involving undergraduates. Laboratory research expertise, which may include interdisciplinary areas, is preferred. Our department and college maintain a large array of modern instrumentation resources, including research and teaching laboratories in the state-of-the-art Prairie Springs Science Center.

Under general supervision of the department chair, a person in this position is responsible for teaching undergraduate courses within the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry curriculum to both majors and non-majors while developing courses within the person’s area of expertise. In addition to preparing for and holding classes, teaching involves staying current in the content area related to the teaching assignment, evaluating students’ work, assessing student outcomes, maintaining appropriate records, and holding office hours. The individual is expected to maintain an active program of scholarship that involves undergraduate students and is expected to serve as an academic advisor to students. In addition, this individual is expected to provide service to the department, college, university, community, and/or the profession. Other duties may be assigned by the chair or dean.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Department: Chemistry / Biochemistry

Required Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in chemistry or related discipline. ABD will be considered. The degree must be earned by the end of the first academic year.
• Research experience in chemistry or related field
• Evidence of teaching and/or mentorship experience
• Ability to teach courses in general chemistry

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of completing doctorate by time of hire (8/25/2025)
• Postdoctoral research or relevant professional experience

Contact Information: hrinfo@uwlax.edu