Assistant Professor: Tenure-track: Chemistry

The University of New Mexico•Los Alamos, NM

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Chemistry faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The appointment begins August 9, 2027. The successful candidate will teach, engage in service, and participate in professional development in accordance with established workload policies. Courses may include Introduction to Chemistry for non-majors, General Chemistry I and II for STEM majors, organic chemistry, biochemistry, and related courses matching the candidate’s qualifications and interests. Faculty may have opportunities to develop courses in their areas of expertise. In consultation with the Dean, part of the teaching load may be reallocated to service, professional development, scholarship, or administrative duties to meet the needs of the branch campus. Faculty teach in various modalities and participate in student advising, faculty governance, academic and institutional support activities, and assigned supervisory responsibilities. They are expected to remain current in teaching best practices and transformational pedagogy and to adhere to accepted professional standards in education. Additional responsibilities may include supervising internships; curriculum development; training and mentoring adjunct faculty; attending forums and meetings; participating in undergraduate research initiatives and grant-writing; and serving on department and college committees and boards as requested. The final offer is contingent on the applicant residing in northern New Mexico and being able to work on campus in Los Alamos at least three days per week. The base salary for a 1.0 FTE, 9-month appointment is $70,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Optional summer teaching may be available for additional compensation. The University of New Mexico provides medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as tuition remission and dependent education programs.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Chemistry or a subfield by the application date.
Reside in northern New Mexico and be able to work on campus in Los Alamos at least three days per week; this is a condition of the final offer.
Provide official transcripts and official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements before initial employment.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. in Chemistry or a subfield by the application date.
At least two years of experience teaching chemistry lecture and laboratory courses at a post-secondary institution in face-to-face and/or online modalities.
Demonstrated experience in curriculum development, student mentoring, and/or undergraduate research.
Familiarity with chemical safety protocols and knowledge of New Mexico regulations pertaining to chemical safety in academic laboratories.
Demonstrated commitment to cultivating an understanding of New Mexico’s rich and varied cultures and supporting the university’s mission to serve local and global communities.

Responsibilities

Teach chemistry courses, including lecture and laboratory sections, in various modalities.
Engage in service and professional development in accordance with established workload policies.
Advise students and participate in faculty governance, academic and institutional support activities, and assigned supervisory responsibilities.
Remain current in teaching best practices and transformational pedagogy and adhere to accepted professional standards in education.
Potentially develop courses in areas of expertise and interest.
Potentially supervise internships, participate in curriculum development, and train and mentor adjunct faculty.
Attend forums and meetings; participate in undergraduate research initiatives and grant-writing; and serve on department and college committees and boards as requested.