Assistant Professor of Chemistry; Tenure Track

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Internal:
Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period.
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External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.

Position Information

Title

Title Assistant Professor of Chemistry(Tenure Track)

Campus

Campus Stockton

Department

Department Department of Chemistry

Posting Number

Posting Number F01108

Full or Part Time

Full or Part Time Full Time

Open Date

Open Date 09/29/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Days Per Week

Position Description

Primary Purpose and Essential Functions

The Department of Chemistry at the University of the Pacific prepares undergraduate and graduate students in the chemical sciences through teaching, year-round undergraduate research, and mentoring of M.S. and Ph.D. students in the Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences Program. This tenure-track Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry supports that mission by teaching core and specialized courses and by building a research program that involves undergraduate and graduate students and is competitive for external funding.

• Teach Organic Chemistry.
• Teach General Chemistry.
• Teach courses in the candidate’s area of specialization at the undergraduate and graduate (M.S. and Ph.D.) levels.
• Provide academic advising to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Develop a strong, independent research program suitable for undergraduate and Ph.D. student involvement.
• Pursue external funding to support the research program.
• Mentor undergraduate researchers on a year-round basis.
• Mentor M.S. and Ph.D. students in the Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences Program.
• Participate in departmental and university service as expected of tenure-track faculty.
• Seek collaborations across the university’s professional schools, including pharmacy, dentistry, and the planned School of Medicine.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.

Pacific offers full-time employees a unique opportunity to live on our beautiful campus at below-market rental rates—helping you save time and money on your commute.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in chemistry or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Postdoctoral training;
  Research interests in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, bioorganic chemistry, or chemical biology.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This is an in-person role, and the successful candidate must be willing to relocate within California, preferably within 25 miles of the Stockton Pacific campus.

Requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist motion while using a computer keyboard and phone. Occasional standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

Work…