Assistant Professor - Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on 12/1/2026, the posting close date.

Position Title

Position Title Assistant Professor
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry

College College of Science and Engineering - 323 College

Dept/School

Dept/School Chemistry Admin - 32320

Vacancy Number

Vacancy Number 16F-813

Position Number

Position Number 722

Location of Workplace

Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Pharmaceutical Chemistry to begin Fall 2027
. A PhD and post-doctoral or comparable industrial experience are required. The successful candidate is expected to maintain excellence in research with vigorous, externally funded programs, and to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels across our PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, MS in Chemistry, BS in Chemistry, and BS in Biochemistry programs. The search is open to all applicants connected to the pharmaceutical chemistry field, including but not limited to those with a background in the broad areas of pharmaceutical formulation and drug delivery, DMPK , translational chemical biology, synthetic biology and bioinorganic chemistry.

Applicants with an industrial pharmaceutical background are encouraged to apply. For more information on the department, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./. 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.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• A PhD in chemistry or a related field and postdoctoral or comparable industrial experience are required.
  Please note: ABD candidates will be considered;
  however, the PhD must be conferred by August 1, 2027, to be eligible for employment.
• Research at the doctoral or postdoctoral level should include pharmaceutical chemistry or a closely related area.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas: pharmaceutical formulation and drug delivery, DMPK , translational chemical biology, synthetic biology, or bio-inorganic chemistry.
• Demonstrated potential to establish an independent, externally funded research program in pharmaceutical chemistry or a closely related area.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity through publications and presentations.

Required Certifications or Licensure

No Required Certifications or Licensure

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

Chemistry & Biochemistry at UNC Wilmington offers student-oriented programs leading to a 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) in Chemistry, and a PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry. A significant portion of the training takes place in laboratories associated with courses and research in Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Marine and Atmospheric Science, Organic and Inorganic Synthesis, Computational and Physical Chemistry, and Chemical Education.

The Department is well equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation, including 300–600 MHz NMR spectrometers, several MS instruments managed by a full‑time PhD scientist, absorption and fluorescence…