Assistant Professor: Tenure-track: Chemistry

University of New Mexico•Los Alamos, NM

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track faculty position in Chemistry at the rank of Assistant Professor. The appointment begins August 9, 2027. The successful candidate must reside in northern New Mexico and be able to work on campus in Los Alamos at least three days per week. Faculty teach, engage in service, and participate in professional development under established workload policies. Teaching will regularly include chemistry lecture and laboratory courses such as Introduction to Chemistry for non-majors, General Chemistry I and II for STEM majors, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. Courses in related disciplines may also be assigned based on the candidate’s qualifications and interests. In consultation with the Dean, part of the teaching load may be reallocated to service, professional development, scholarship, or administrative duties. Faculty may develop courses in areas of expertise and interest. Faculty teach in various modalities and participate in student advising, faculty governance committees, academic and institutional support activities, and assigned supervisory responsibilities. They are expected to remain current in teaching best practices and transformational pedagogy and to follow accepted professional standards in education. Additional responsibilities may include supervising internships; curriculum development; training and mentoring adjunct faculty; attending forums and meetings; supporting undergraduate research initiatives and grant-writing; and serving on department and college committees and boards as requested. The starting salary is commensurate with degrees and experience. The base salary for 1.0 FTE is $70,000 for a 9-month faculty position, depending on qualifications. Optional summer teaching may be available for additional compensation. The University provides a benefits package that includes 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.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. in Chemistry or a subfield by the application date.
At least 2 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 the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and supporting the university's mission to serve local and global communities.

Responsibilities

Teach chemistry lecture and laboratory courses, regularly including Introduction to Chemistry for non-majors, General Chemistry I and II for STEM majors, organic chemistry, and biochemistry.
Teach courses in related disciplines when appropriate to the candidate’s qualifications and interests.
Engage in service and professional development activities in accordance with workload policies.
Participate in student advising, faculty governance committees, 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 supervise internships, participate in curriculum development, and train and mentor adjunct faculty.
Participate in forums, meetings, undergraduate research initiatives, and grant-writing.
Serve on additional department and college committees and boards as requested.