Professor in Synthetic Organic Chemistry

Position overview

Salary range: The salary range for this position is $116,600 - $212,000. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See Professor and Professor of Teaching Series - Academic Year Regular Scales. 'Off-scale salaries' and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

Application Window
Open date: April 16, 2026
Next review date: Wednesday, Jul 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Wednesday, Jul 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position description

University of California, Irvine - FACULTY POSITION IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

The Department of Chemistry of the University of California, Irvine invites applications for a tenured faculty position. We seek a colleague with a vigorous research program in Synthetic Organic Chemistry for appointment at the level of Associate Professor or Full Professor. Preference will be given to early-to-mid-career candidates. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related field. Successful candidates will have a strong record of research achievement, enjoy national and international recognition for their scholarship, demonstrate excellent teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels, and show a strong commitment to service. Applications must be submitted electronically in AP Recruit and should include a cover letter, a Curriculum vitae, including publication list, and concise research and teaching statements. Applications should be received by June 30, 2026 to ensure full consideration.

Department: https://www.chem.uci.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related field.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10109