"Associate Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry (TE)"

Position Highlights

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry (CBC) at the University of Arizona invites applications for a tenure-track Associate Professor position starting in Fall 2026. The successful candidate will join a dynamic research environment within CBC and will have strong opportunities to collaborate with numerous Centers of Excellence across multiple colleges.

We seek candidates with a research and education program focused on the chemistry of materials for energy science and applications, broadly defined. The successful candidate will maintain and expand a vigorous, productive, and nationally and internationally highly recognized research program, and will contribute significantly to, and lead, medium- and large-scale collaborative research efforts with partners on and off campus.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain and expand a vigorous, productive, and nationally and internationally highly recognized research program.
• Contribute significantly to, and lead, medium- and large-scale collaborative research efforts with partners on and off campus.
• Teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels and contribute to innovation in curricular development.
• Mentor students in an effective and respectful manner.
• Participate in outreach and contribute to departmental, college, and university service.
• Develop innovative approaches to enhancing student engagement and expanding collaborations with community and business partners.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellence in energy science-related molecular research and education.
• Ability to acquire, maintain, and expand external funding.
• Demonstrated leadership in collaborative research programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, or a closely related field.
• Postdoctoral research experience.
• Demonstrated track record of funding.
• Demonstrated impact on research field.
• Prior experience as tenured faculty member at a US institution or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience mentoring students.
• Experience in obtaining mid- to large-scale collaborative external research funding.
• Committed to working with faculty members in advancing research and practice.
• Ability to work with a variety of student populations, stakeholders, and colleagues.

Rank: Associate Professor

Tenure Information: Tenure-Eligible (TE)

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Academic

Job Category: Faculty

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: DOE

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates

Lisa Arrotta
Executive Assistant
lisaarrotta@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Two Additional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicant

In addition to your CV and cover letter, please submit the following as the additional documents:

1. Research Plans
2. Teaching and Mentoring Statement

Reference Letters will be requested at a later stage