Assistant Professor of Chemistry

University of Wisconsin Madison • Madison, WI

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About The Position

The highly ranked Department of Chemistry of the University of Wisconsin-Madison is accepting applications for a tenure-track faculty position, beginning August 2026. We seek outstanding candidates from all areas of the chemical sciences whose research interests broadly intersect with biologically relevant themes such as human healthspan, immunology, and disease. This position is part of the RISE-THRIVE initiative, whose mission is described at https://rise.wisc.edu/rise-thrive/ . The successful candidate will advance the educational mission of the College of Letters & Science that values, prioritizes, and actualizes evidence-based and student-centered teaching and (undergraduate student) mentoring. They will contribute to an environment that fosters engagement and a sense of belonging for faculty, staff, students and members of the broader community A successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain a vigorous research program in their area of specialization, teach chemistry courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, participate in interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts with other departments, schools and colleges and perform professional and university service as appropriate. The successful candidate, as a member of the College of L&S, will proactively contribute to, support, and advance the college’s commitment to excellence among all aspects of their teaching, mentoring, research, and service. The University of Wisconsin-Madison ranks among the top universities in the country in research expenditures and provides excellent support for faculty seeking funding. Founded in 1880, the Department of Chemistry has continuously pushed the boundaries of modern-day science, and for decades, has attracted outstanding undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, postdoctoral associates, and visiting scholars. Our department is multidisciplinary and has a highly collaborative environment. We are consistently recognized for our award-winning program nationwide and for our renowned courses, seminars, research projects, and more. Madison is a vibrant medium-sized city located in the lake region of southern Wisconsin. It is the state capital with a large base for educational research and government activities as well as university-industry interaction. The university and community offer outstanding intellectual, cultural and recreational activities. Madison's quality of life always ranks very high as a place to work and live. In the College of Letters & Science, we provide a liberal arts education that is both broad and deep through excellent, empathic teaching. We hire faculty who are interested in pursuing difficult questions, making new discoveries, and making an impact in their field. We reward excellent teaching and classroom innovation, and we are committed to shared governance. Learn more about the L&S mission on our webpage: https://ls.wisc.edu/about/mission . This position is part of the Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Initiative. Through accelerated and strategic faculty hiring, research infrastructure enhancement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and increased student and educational opportunities, RISE addresses complex societal challenges of importance to the state, nation and world. Building on UW-Madison's strengths, RISE expands the University's successful track record of connecting with communities and industry on collaborative solutions. Candidates hired through RISE will join a community of scholars working across disciplines, schools and colleges on research, teaching.

Requirements

• Candidates must have the potential to develop a vigorous research program in their field of specialization.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate experience with fostering or the ability to foster teaching, learning, mentoring, departmental, and a research environment where all can thrive.
• A Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field is required by the start of appointment.

Responsibilities

• A successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain a vigorous research program in their area of specialization
• teach chemistry courses at the undergraduate and graduate level
• mentor graduate and undergraduate students
• participate in interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts with other departments, schools and colleges and perform professional and university service as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree