Professor of Organic Chemistry

Overview

Professor of Organic Chemistry (Open Rank) – nine-month, tenure-track or tenured faculty position in Organic Chemistry, at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. All ranks are encouraged to apply. We seek a collaborative and innovative scientist and educator who will contribute to our growing research and teaching missions.

UNF is a Carnegie R2 institution, reflecting our commitment to high-impact research while maintaining our tradition of excellence in undergraduate teaching. The department supports active faculty researchers and offers competitive, negotiable startup packages, especially for candidates with demonstrated grant success. The department is conducting a simultaneous search in Biochemistry; scientists working at the interface of these areas are encouraged to apply to the position most aligned with their teaching strengths.

• Establish a research program in organic chemistry that actively involves undergraduate students, pursue extramural grant support, disseminate results at professional conferences, and publish manuscripts in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Teach a typical load of four to six courses per academic year, with a reduced load (two per semester) for the first three years. Continued course reductions are available for faculty with strong research productivity aligned with the UNF Strategic Plan.

• Collaborative and innovative scientist and educator with potential for leadership in teaching and research.
• Research areas that complement natural products, medicinal chemistry, or drug discovery, while remaining open to the broader spectrum of organic chemistry.
• Strong record of grant success and the potential to contribute to a vibrant, interdisciplinary environment.

• Employment type:
  
  Full-time; nine-month, tenure-track or tenured; open rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor).
• Department:
  Chemistry and Biochemistry;
  Institution:
  University of North Florida (UNF); setting: undergraduate-focused research and teaching environment.

Note:

This description reflects ongoing departmental recruitment and is not a job expiration notice.