Assistant Professor

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department Chemistry - 318300 Posting Open Date 10/01/2026 Application Deadline 10/30/2026 Open Until Filled No Position Type Permanent Faculty Working Title Assistant Professor Appointment Type Tenured/Tenure Track Vacancy ID FAC0006122 Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent Hours per week 40 FTE 1 Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range Commensurate of experience and qualifications Proposed Start Date 07/01/2027

Position Information

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Chemistry Department is one of the largest departments in the College of Arts and Sciences. There are over 40 faculty members, 40 SHRA and 40 EHRA staff positions, 260 graduate students, 35 postdoctoral research associates, 700 undergraduate majors, and an annual total of approximately 10,000 registrations by all students in classroom and laboratory courses. The Department is housed in five buildings with over 580,000 sq. feet of space. The faculty participate in teaching assignments which involve an average of 200 students per faculty member per semester. The majority of faculty are research active and supervise graduate students working on their Masters or Ph.D. degrees, undergraduate students carrying out independent research and honors programs, research technicians and postdoctoral research associates.

Position Summary

The Department of Chemistry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor faculty position in inorganic chemistry, broadly defined. We seek candidates who will establish a vigorous independent research program, excel in teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, and advance our department's mission to cultivate innovative leaders applying chemical tools to pressing challenges.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

PhD in inorganic chemistry, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Candidates with extensive and dynamic research expertise and classroom teaching experience will be considered most competitive.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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Department Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title Search Committee Chair Department Contact Telephone or Email chemsearch@unc.edu Academic Personnel Office Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Philosophy/evaluations
• Research Statement

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

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• • What is your highest degree?
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• MD
• PharmD
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• DVM
• JD
• MLS/MIS
• Masters
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