Assistant Professor of Chemistry

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Position Highlights

• Tenure‑track position starting August 2026 (possible January start).
• Full‑time, nine‑month, benefits‑eligible.
• Focus on organic chemistry or polymer chemistry/polymer science with interdisciplinary interests in materials science.

• Teach lecture and lab courses in general chemistry and upper‑level courses in organic and polymer chemistry.
• Develop curriculum in organic and polymer chemistry.
• Establish an independent research program involving undergraduate students.
• Seek external funding for undergraduate research.
• Provide academic advising, mentor undergraduate research, serve on committees, and perform other duties as assigned.

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or a very closely related discipline.
• One year of teaching experience (or two semesters of half‑time teaching assistantship in graduate school).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate research.
• Ability to effectively teach lower‑level general chemistry courses.
• Ability to effectively teach upper‑level lecture and lab courses in organic and polymer chemistry.

The Chemistry Department currently consists of 9 tenured/tenure‑track faculty, 3 instructional academic staff, and 2 lab technicians.

Offers BS degrees in Chemistry with ACS‑certified emphases (standard track, Biochemistry, Criminalistics, and Criminalistics with a DNA focus). Also offers a Chemistry Minor and a 2‑year Pre‑Pharmacy Program. Approximately 80 majors graduate 12–15 students per year.

University of Wisconsin‑Platteville is an AA/EEO Employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse, inclusive civil community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students.

A criminal background check is required. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S. at the time of hire.

Apply online: ipc.us/t/296