Assistant Professor, Chemistry

Texas A&M - Corpus Christi • Corpus Christi, TX

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About The Position

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Chemistry, beginning Fall 2027. The search broadly focuses on organic and physical chemistry and welcomes candidates working across a wide range of subdisciplines, using experimental, computational, or theoretical approaches, including research bridging organic and physical chemistry.

The successful candidate will develop a vigorous, externally funded research program involving graduate (MS) and undergraduate students. They will teach introductory and advanced chemistry courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels, as well as other labs and courses as needed. The role also includes mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, participating in service at the university, state, and national levels, and performing other duties as assigned.

The department offers undergraduate and graduate (MS) degrees in chemistry, with undergraduate tracks in General Chemistry, Biochemistry, Environmental Chemistry, and Physical Science Education Chemistry. Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi is a Hispanic- and Minority-Serving R2 Doctoral Research Institution and part of the Texas A&M System, located on an island on the Texas Gulf Coast.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Chemistry or a closely related field.
• Evidence of scholarly activity, including peer-reviewed publications in leading journals in the field.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for teaching and scholarship.

Nice To Haves

• Postdoctoral experience.
• University-level teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop a vigorous, externally funded research program involving graduate (MS) and undergraduate students.
• Teach introductory and advanced chemistry courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Teach other labs and courses as needed.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Participate in service at the university, state, and national levels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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