Assistant Professor of Analytical Chemistry

Assistant Professor of Analytical Chemistry

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Full Consideration Date
12/15/2025

Job Description
The University of Northern Iowa’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Analytical Chemistry position, starting in August 2026. The Department has approximately 75 students majoring in chemistry or biochemistry and offers ACS‑certified BS degrees in both disciplines, as well as three BA degrees. The department is interested in candidates with research interests in any area of analytical chemistry that is compatible within the infrastructure of UNI.

We have a thriving undergraduate research program with funding from the university and donors. The department also has excellent facilities for both experimental and computational work. For additional information about the department, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry, or a closely‑related field; ability to teach sophomore level analytical chemistry and upper‑level instrumental analysis; commitment to development of an active research program involving undergraduate students leading to publications; a willingness to seek outside funding; commitment to teaching; and demonstrated written and oral communication skills required.

Preferred Qualifications
Post‑doctoral experience; and ability to teach additional chemistry courses preferred.

Position Details
Job Category:
Faculty
Type of Position:
Tenure Track
Service

Schedule:

Academic Year

Application Instructions
All application materials received by December 15, 2025, will be given full consideration. To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Statement of research plans including plans for involvement of undergraduates
• Unofficial copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, make sure that all required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support or call 319‑273‑2422.

For more information, please contact Dawn Del Carlo, Search Committee Chair at 319‑273‑3296 or email carlo. Pre‑employment background checks required.

UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.