Assistant Professor - Analytical Chemistry

Posting Details

Position Title:

Assistant Professor - Analytical Chemistry
External Link to Posting: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./37911
College:
College of Science and Engineering - 323 College
Dept/School:
Chemistry Admin - 32320
Vacancy Number: 16F-753
Position Number: 1043
Location of Workplace:
Main UNCW Campus
Number of Openings:
Single Incumbent
Job Posting Date: 11/19/2025
Job Close Date: 01/05/2026

Position Type:
Permanent
Job Start:
August 2026 (9‑month, tenure‑track)

Location:

Main UNCW Campus, University of North Carolina Wilmington, College of Science and Engineering.

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry within the College of Science and Engineering at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a nine‑month, tenure‑track Assistant Professor position in Analytical Chemistry to begin in August 2026. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in analytical chemistry, as well as other courses aligned with their expertise and departmental needs.

In addition, the candidate will develop and maintain a vigorous, externally funded research program that actively involves undergraduate and graduate students. Responsibilities also include academic advising, mentoring undergraduate students, and participating in departmental service such as committees, meetings, and special projects that support the goals of the department.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in analytical chemistry and related disciplines.
• Develop and maintain an externally-funded research program involving undergraduate and graduate students.
• Provide academic advising and mentoring for undergraduates.
• Participate in departmental service, including committee work, meetings, and special projects.

• A Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience are required.
• Research experience at either the doctoral or postdoctoral level should be in analytical chemistry.

• Demonstrated ability to establish an independent, externally funded research program.

No required certifications or licensure.

Chemistry & Biochemistry at UNCW offers bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. programs in Chemistry and Biochemistry. Faculty possess state-of-the-art instrumentation including 300–600 MHz NMR spectrometers, MS instruments, spectrophotometers, protein purification instrumentation, CD spectrometer, and calorimeters (DSC and ITC). Courses cover all aspects of chemistry, with many undergraduate and graduate students engaged in research supervised by faculty.

The College of Science and Engineering offers a variety of B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. programs across natural and behavioral sciences, information technology, data science, computer science, mathematics, pre‑engineering, and engineering, with interdisciplinary programs and dual‑degree options. UNC Wilmington is a public institution with ~18,000 students, offering baccalaureate, graduate, and doctoral programs, and identified as an R2 “Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity” institution.

UNCW has been part of the UNC system since 1969.

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (including gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on January 5, 2026. Submit in Adobe PDF or MS Word format online at  Items required:

Questions regarding the application process can be directed to Libbie Schaffer (schaffere); questions regarding the position can be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Michael Webb (webbm).