Job Details
Position Number: 001105
Functional Title: Organic Chemistry - Tenure Track, Assistant Professor
Position Type: Tenure Stream
Position Eclass: FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn
University Information
Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North…
Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Position Summary
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro is seeking to fill a tenure-track faculty position in the area of Organic Chemistry at the rank of Assistant Professor with an anticipated start date of August 2027. Research interests involving synthesis that tie directly into UNCG’s priorities of health/medicine or energy/sustainable chemistry are preferred. A PhD in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, or Medicinal Chemistry is a requirement for the position. Applicants should demonstrate a solid record of accomplishment in publications and should show promise for establishing an independent and externally funded research program. Applicants will be expected to mentor master’s and doctoral research students, and to contribute to the department’s long-standing strength in undergraduate research. Additionally, the successful hire will demonstrate teaching excellence at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. A competitive start up package will be provided.
Applications must be submitted through Spartan Talent. To apply, visit https://jobsearch.uncg.edu and click on “Faculty/Tenure Stream and apply to position 1105. Applicants should upload a cover letter addressed to Dr. Nicholas Oberlies, Committee Chair, a curriculum vita (CV), a description of proposed research, a teaching statement and identify at least three (3) contacts who will send a letter of recommendation. Any technical questions concerning the application submission process can be addressed to Trina Porcher at t_porche@uncg.edu. Review of application will begin 10/01/2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
UNCG is a Minority Serving Institution. UNCG and the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry foster an environment of collaboration across departments and schools and support community-engaged research. UNCG is located in Greensboro, the largest city in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region and the third-most populous city in the state. Greensboro is a vibrant city with nearly 300,000 residents and more than 47,000 college students and is known for its expansive parks and greenway system, arts, music, and sports.
Minimum Qualifications
- A PhD in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, or Medicinal Chemistry is a requirement for the position.
Preferred Qualifications
- At lease one (1) year of postdoctoral research experience.
- Solid track record for academic excellence in research.
Tenure Status
Tenure Track
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications must be submitted through SpartanTalent. Applicants should upload (as PDF files) a cover letter addressed to Dr. Nicholas Oberlies, Committee Chair, a curriculum vitae, a description of proposed research (up to 8 pages), a teaching statement (1-2 pages), and identify three references who will provide letters of recommendation.
Any technical questions concerning the application submission process can be addressed to Trina Porcher at t_porche@uncg.edu.
Review of applications will begin 10/01/2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
Applicants are asked to provide the names, email addresses, professional positions, and phone numbers of at least three (3) contacts who will send Letters of Recommendation in the References section of the electronic application. These contacts will be solicited by the SpartanTalent system via email and asked to provide a confidential Letter of Recommendation on behalf of the applicant. This will occur as soon as the applicant successfully submits the application and receives a confirmation number from the SpartanTalent system.
Applicants are also required to upload a document containing the list of the references that includes:
- Name
- Company Name
- Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
- Email Address
- Contact Phone Number
Recruitment Range
Competitive
Org #-Department: Chemistry & Biochemistry - 12205
Job Open Date: 08/31/2026
For Best Consideration Date: 10/01/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
FTE: 1.000
Type of Appointment: Permanent
Number of Months per Year: 9
Physical Effort: Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions, Hand Movement-Grasping, Holding, Finger Dexterity, Reading, Writing, Eye-hand coordination, Vision-Visual inspection, Hearing, Talking, Standing, Sitting, Walking, Lifting-0-30 lbs., Climbing-Stairs, Bending, Squatting, Reaching
Work Environment: Inside, Outside
Organization
UNCG at a Glance
Founded in 1891, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the largest and most diverse state university in the Piedmont Triad. Standing apart from other universities, the UNCG community is joined together by a shared value: We define excellence not only by the people we attract, but by the meaningful contributions they make.
With more than 19,400 students and 2,500 faculty and staff, UNCG is the largest state university in the Piedmont Triad and has an annual economic impact of more than $1 billion. The campus has grown to include 30 residence halls and 30 academic buildings on 210 acres.
UNCG takes pride in being a learner-centered public research university. The College of Arts & Sciences and seven professional schools offer 79 undergraduate majors, 65 master's programs and 30 doctoral programs.
The university holds two classifications from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, as a “research university with high research activity” and for “community engagement” in curriculum, outreach and partnerships. More than $35 million in grants and contracts for research and creative activity are awarded to faculty members annually. Among the most prominent of UNCG's research initiatives are the Gateway University Research Park and the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering. Both are partnerships with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
Globalization of the curriculum has expanded opportunities for international education, through new programs such as the UNC Exchange Program and the Lloyd International Honors College. In addition, innovative signature programs such as Building Entrepreneurial Learning for Life (BELL), Communication Across the Curriculum, Undergraduate Research and Freshman Seminars enhance the student experience.
As a cultural leader, UNCG offers concerts, lectures, dance and theater performances, exhibitions at the internationally known Weatherspoon Art Museum and readings by nationally known authors. In athletics, Spartan teams compete in nine women's and nine men's sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. With ethnic minority students making up 26 percent of the student body, UNCG is the most diverse of the UNC system's historically white campuses.
Although much has changed, some things remain the same. The university motto — “Service” — continues to be a guiding principle put into practice through all aspects of university life.
UNCG Schools and College of Arts & Sciences
The University's Academic Affairs Division consists of seven academic schools, the College of Arts & Sciences, the Graduate School and the Lloyd International Honors College. The names below are the ones currently in use. In some cases, the names have changed since the academic units were founded. The schools and their dates of establishment are: Graduate School 1921-22; College of Arts & Sciences 1969, Lloyd International Honors College 2005, Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering 2007, Joseph M. Bryan School of Business & Economics 1969, School of Education 1921, School of Health and Human Sciences 2011, School of Music, Theatre and Dance 2010, and School of Nursing 1966.
Achievements & Accolades
UNCG is garnering national attention and awards for its challenging academic programs, supportive environment and engaged community. Take a look at some of our latest accomplishments and meaningful contributions on campus, in the community and around the globe. Curious about more accolades, achievements, our student body, faculty and staff excellence and other signs of our success? Find out more at UNCG Now: http://newsandfeatures.uncg.edu/.
Challenging Academic Programs
UNCG’s slate of online programs has earned a top 10 ranking for affordability from BestColleges.com.
Supportive Environment
Engaged Community
Careers at UNCG
UNCG is committed to the creation of an inclusive, collaborative and responsive university by attracting, retaining and developing a diverse community of talented individuals in support of the university's mission.
Company info
Website: https://spartantalent.uncg.edu/
Telephone: 336-334-5009
Location: 723 Kenilworth Street, Greensboro, NC 27402, United States
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