Tenure Track Assistant Professor - School Sciences-Chemistry & Biochemistry

Assistant Professor in Chemistry

Date Closed:
Review of applications will begin on Oct 15, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. The position is expected to begin in Fall of 2027.

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POSITION

DESCRIPTION:

The Division of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Texas Woman's University (TWU), located in Denton, Texas, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Chemistry. We seek candidates with expertise in Biochemistry, Chemical biology, or a closely related field who is committed to excellence in teaching, research, mentorship, and service. The successful candidate will be expected to:
1) teach undergraduate and graduate chemistry and science courses;
2) establish a nationally recognized research program;
3) mentor and guide undergraduate and Master's students in innovative research projects within our new state-of-the-art research facility; and
4) collaborate effectively within the division, college, and university, and
5) contribute to the division, college, and university through service. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a closely related discipline, postdoctoral research experience is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching expertise and research interests in biochemistry, biological chemistry, or related areas.

Texas Woman's University, an AA/EEO employer, provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected category, class or characteristic. All offers of employment will be contingent on the candidate's ability to provide documents which establish proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

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TWU is the nation's largest university system focused on women and a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution. TWU is situated approximately 30 miles north of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and is home to approximately 16,433 graduate and undergraduate students across three campuses;
Denton, Dallas, and Houston respectively. This diverse academic student community is guided by faculty committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. TWU is ranked among the nation's top ethnically diverse institutions according to U.S. News & World Report (2022). Additional information about the University is available at http://.