"Assistant Professor of Biochemistry / R0078497"

The Chemistry Program (https://ualr.edu/chemistry/) in the School of Physical Sciences at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biochemistry (R0078497) to start on August 16, 2026. The Chemistry Program is dedicated to high-quality, student-centered education and research at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The Biochemistry faculty will primarily teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in biochemistry, including special topics and laboratory sessions. The successful candidate is expected to establish and maintain a strong research program in biochemistry that is at least half bench / wet biochemistry; the Biochemistry faculty member may work closely with the Biology Department. Currently, the program has GC/MS, LC/MS, NMR, ESR, and other standard spectroscopic instrumentation available, along with gel electrophoresis and separation equipment. UA Little Rock also has high-level computational and visualization capabilities for candidates wishing to pursue theoretical and experimental research. Additional campus assets include spectroscopy and microscopy instrumentation in the Center of Integrative Nanotechnology Sciences (http://ualr.edu/nanotechnology/), and many faculty collaborate with UAMS, a medical research institute close by. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment for all students, and we actively encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Required Education and/or Experience: Ph.D. in Biochemistry (or closely related discipline). All Ph.D. requirements must be completed before employment commences.

Preferred Education and/or Experience: Candidate with postdoctoral research experience will be given preference. Experience in teaching Biochemistry and laboratory at the undergraduate and graduate levels is preferred.

Application materials must be submitted through the online application system. Additional information 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.

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.