Assistant Professor of Chemistry
About the role
The Department of Natural Sciences at the University of Alaska Southeast, Juneau (UAS) seeks applications from exceptionally qualified candidates for a tenure-track, 9-month per annum Assistant Professor in Chemistry faculty position, to begin August 2026.
Responsibilities
- Teach lower and upper division courses in general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry
- Develop and teach a new course in your field of expertise
- Develop a robust externally-funded research program that involves primarily undergraduate students
- Engage in professional, university, and community outreach and service
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biology, Marine Biology, or a related field
- Must have the Ph.D. in hand by August 2026
Qualifications
To thrive in this role, you must be able to connect with students from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds and have experience working collaboratively with faculty across programs.
Skills
Preference will be given to candidates whose research can complement existing strengths in the Natural Sciences Department, and we are particularly interested in candidates with research applications in mariculture, phycology, marine biochemistry, and/or natural products chemistry.
Benefits
The position is represented by United Academics (UNAC) and comes with a competitive salary and full employee benefits package, including retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage.
Pay
This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure track faculty appointment.
Schedule
The position is located on the University of Alaska Southeast campus in Juneau.