Assistant Professor - Physical Chemistry

Assistant Professor Physical Chemistry

College: College of Science and Engineering - 323 College

Dept/School: Chemistry Admin - 32320

Vacancy Number: 16F-749

Position Number: 670

Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:

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 Physical Chemistry to begin in August 2026. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in physical chemistry, including associated laboratory courses, 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.

• A Ph.D. in chemistry or a related field and postdoctoral experience are required.
• Research at either the doctoral or postdoctoral level should include experimental physical chemistry or a closely related area.

• Research experience in the broad area of nanochemistry, energy conversion and storage, and materials science.
• Demonstrated ability to establish an independent, externally funded research program in experimental physical chemistry or a closely related area.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity through publications and presentations.

No Required Certifications or Licensure

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

Chemistry & Biochemistry at UNC Wilmington offers exciting, student-oriented programs that award Bachelor of Science (BS, ACS Certified) and Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Chemistry, a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biochemistry, a Master of Science (MS) degree in Chemistry and a PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry. The department provides state‑of‑the‑art instrumentation including 300‑600 MHz NMR spectrometers, several MS instruments managed by a full‑time Ph.D. scientist, absorption and fluorescence spectrophotometers, protein purification instrumentation, CD spectrometer, and calorimeters (DSC and ITC).

In addition to rigorous courses in all aspects of chemistry, most of our undergraduate students and all of our local graduate students carry out research under the direct supervision of our outstanding faculty.

College/School Information:

The College of Science and Engineering offers a variety of programs leading to Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees, as well as Doctor of Philosophy degrees in applied coastal and ocean sciences; pharmaceutical chemistry; integrative, comparative, and marine biology; and psychology degrees. The college also offers combined bachelor's/master's degree programs in information technology/computer science, and B.S. in mathematics/M.S. in mathematics.

The college’s 2+2 and 3+2 engineering and computer science programs are detailed.

University Information:

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world‑class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.

Eligibility for Employment:

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Number of Openings: Single Incumbent