Faculty Position (Tenured)

About the role

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Texas at Austin invites applications for tenured faculty positions at the rank of full professor in all areas of chemistry, subject to available funding. The department seeks candidates with exceptional and internationally recognized experimental research programs who will enhance the department’s research and educational profile through leadership, mentorship, teaching, and service. The successful candidate is expected to be awarded a personal chair to support future research. The department’s mission is to provide innovative, forward‑looking scientific education grounded in the fundamentals of chemistry. UT Austin offers state‑of‑the‑art core facilities, including Mass Spectrometry, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, and an X‑Ray Facility, and is ranked 16th among graduate programs in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023).

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead an internationally recognized experimental research program.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students, fostering their academic and professional growth.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate chemistry courses.
• Participate in departmental, university, and professional service activities.
• Contribute to elevating the department’s research and higher‑educational profile.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in chemistry or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated record of exceptional, internationally recognized experimental research.

Application Process

Complete applications should contain a cover letter indicating area of expertise, a curriculum vitae, a description of research plans, a teaching statement, and three confidential letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation will be requested directly from the letter writers through Interfolio.