"Assistant Professor of Analytical Chemistry / R0078787"

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock, School of Physical Sciences, Chemistry Program (https://ualr.edu/chemistry/), invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Analytical Chemistry beginning August 16, 2026. The Chemistry Program is dedicated to high-quality, student-centered education and research at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in analytical chemistry, including lecture, laboratory, and special topics; develop and sustain a productive, externally funded research program in analytical chemistry. The Chemistry Program provides access to a range of instrumentation to support teaching and research, including GC/MS, CMS, UV-NIR, UV-Vis, FT-IR, NMR, TGA/DSC, and standard spectroscopic instrumentation. Additional campus resources are available through the Center for Integrative Nanotechnology Sciences (http://ualr.edu/nanotechnology/), and faculty frequently collaborate with nearby institutions such as the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Required Education and/or Experience: Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or a closely related field. All Ph.D. requirements must be completed before employment commences.

Preferred Education and/or Experience: Candidates with postdoctoral research experience will be given preference. Experience teaching analytical chemistry and laboratory courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, demonstrated commitment to evidence-based teaching practices, and a strong record of research accomplishments (e.g., publications, grant activity, student mentoring).

Application materials must be submitted through the university’s online application system. Additional details about this position and application requirements are available under the jobs link on the Human Resources website at http://ualr.edu/humanresources/. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal and sex offender registry background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.