Assistant Professor Chemistry

University of Texas at Arlington, United States

Updated: almost 2 years ago
Location: Arlington, TEXAS
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Position Information


Posting Number F00278P
Position Title Assistant Professor Chemistry
Department Chemistry
Location Arlington
Job Family Faculty
Position Status Full-time
Rank Tenure-track
Work Hours Standard
Open to External and Internal
FLSA Exempt
Salary
Duration Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis
Benefits Eligible Yes
Job Summary
Situated within the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area, UT Arlington is a diverse academic community of students working together with faculty committed to outstanding teaching, research, and scholarship. With a global enrollment of approximately 60,000 students, The University of Texas at Arlington is the largest institution in North Texas. It is one of 131 universities nationwide to receive the R-1: Doctoral Universities—Very High Research Activity designation by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, the definitive list for the top doctoral research universities in the United States. In 2021, UTA received the Texas Tier One designation reserved for the state’s top institutions for academic and research excellence. The University ranks No. 1 nationally in the Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list, is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and has approximately 240,000 alumni making an impact across Texas and beyond. 
 
UTA currently requires periodic COVID-19 testing for all employees. 
 
Job Summary  
 
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Texas at Arlington seeks applications to fill a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning Fall 2022. Candidates must have a PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry or a closely related area and post-doctoral experience. We seek outstanding candidates with expertise in organic chemistry or analytical chemistry, preferably with research focus and interests in using bioorganic or bioanalytical chemistry approaches to address problems related to health and the human conditions. While the opening is at the assistant professor level, more experienced senior candidates with exceptional track records will also be considered. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to diversity and equity in education through their scholarship, teaching, and/or service as well as a strong commitment to teaching, advising, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds. 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Tenure-track faculty are expected to initiate and maintain a well-funded research program and teach graduate and undergraduate organic or analytical chemistry.   
Required Qualifications
PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a closely related area. Post-doctoral experience. 
Preferred Qualifications
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Working Title
EEO Statement

UTA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Additionally, the University prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual orientation. A criminal background check will be conducted on finalists. The UTA is a tobacco free campus.


Posting Detail Information


Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 09/01/2022
Open Date
Review Start Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply applicants should go to https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/15856 and submit the following materials:  
1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) summary of current and proposed research, 4) statement of teaching interests, and 5) names and email addresses of three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled.   
 
For more information about UTA, please visit: http://www.uta.edu/uta    

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