Assistant Professor of Chemistry
About The Position
The Department of Chemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville invites applications for a tenure-track position in Analytical or Physical Chemistry. This is a full-time, nine-month, benefits-eligible position starting in August 2027, with a potential opportunity to begin in January 2027. The role involves teaching a full faculty load in Chemistry, building an undergraduate research program, and actively participating in service to the Department, College of EMS, and University. Teaching assignments will include general chemistries and upper-level courses in analytical and possibly physical chemistry. Supporting Chemistry Department initiatives and programs related to forensic science applications is also expected.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Chemistry (Analytical or Physical Chemistry preferred).
- Demonstrated ability to teach lecture and lab courses in general chemistry.
- Demonstrated ability to teach upper-level courses in analytical chemistry.
- Ability to establish an independent research program involving undergraduate students.
- Ability to seek external funding for undergraduate research.
- Ability to contribute to departmental initiatives related to forensic science applications.
- Ability to assist with instrument maintenance.
- Ability to perform academic advising.
- Ability to perform committee service and other duties as assigned.
- Strong commitment to undergraduate education and research.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in curriculum development in analytical chemistry.
- Experience with forensic science applications and programming.
- Experience with instrument maintenance.
- Experience with academic advising.
- Experience with committee service.
Responsibilities
- Teaching responsibilities include lecture and lab courses in general chemistry, and upper-level courses in analytical chemistry.
- Curriculum development in analytical chemistry is expected.
- Establish an independent research program that involves undergraduate students.
- Seeking external funding for undergraduate research.
- Contributing to Departmental emphases related to forensic science applications and programming.
- Assisting with instrument maintenance.
- Academic advising.
- Performing committee service and other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Benefits eligible position
- Retirement plan options
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees
- Professional development opportunities
- Wellness programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
