Faculty Position (Assistant Professor, Synthetic Chemistry)
College/School/Unit: Department of Chemistry
Department:
Posted: Sep 16, 2026
Apply By: Oct 11, 2026
Description
The Department of Chemistry at the University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in synthetic chemistry, subject to available funding. Applicants whose future research programs are aligned under the broad themes of synthetic organic, organometallic, inorganic and/or materials chemistry are particularly encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will contribute to our higher education mission through dynamic teaching, research, and service activities.
Applicants 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 for the position of Assistant Professor must have a promising research agenda, and a strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate student education and success.
The Department of Chemistry's mission is to provide all of our students with an innovative and forward-looking scientific education grounded in the fundamentals of chemistry. The department and University have state-of-the-art core facilities and we are ranked 16th best graduate program in the United States by US News and World Report (2023 ed.). We have a strong commitment to building and maintaining a supportive environment where all people can thrive. Learn more about the Department of Chemistry and key core facilities, including Mass Spectrometry, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, and the X-Ray Facility.
Qualifications
PhD in chemistry or closely related field.
Application Instructions
Complete applications should contain a cover letter indicating area of expertise, a curriculum vitae, a description of research plans, a teaching statement, and three confidential letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation will be requested directly from the letter writers through Interfolio.
The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
To apply, visit https://faculty.utexas.edu/career/192011
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