Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Synthetic (Organic) Chemistry
About The Position
The Department of Chemistry at the University of North Dakota invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Synthetic (Organic) Chemistry beginning in Fall 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, establish a nationally recognized externally funded research program, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and contribute to departmental, college, and university service activities. The department seeks a scholar whose research complements existing strengths in synthetic chemistry, biomaterials, computational chemistry, and interdisciplinary collaborations related to health and sustainability. The research program should focus on synthetic chemistry with applications in biomaterials, sustainable materials, biologically inspired materials, or related areas. Particular interest exists in candidates who synthesize molecular, polymeric, bio-derived, or nanoscale materials using innovative organic and synthetic methodologies and can leverage interdisciplinary opportunities across the university. The position aligns with UND's Grand Challenge areas of Human Health and Energy & Environmental Sustainability. The approximate distribution of effort is 30% teaching, 60% research, and 10% service. Teaching assignments include undergraduate and graduate organic chemistry and related courses. Initial assignments are expected to include Organic Chemistry II and Problem Solving in Organic Chemistry II; future assignments may include Advanced Organic Chemistry and Materials Chemistry. The successful candidate will advise and mentor students, direct graduate theses and independent study projects, and contribute to curriculum development, assessment, recruitment, outreach, safety initiatives, and the growth of undergraduate and graduate programs. The position is based onsite at the UND Grand Forks, North Dakota campus. The University of North Dakota is a research university with very high research activity, approximately 16,000 students, and more than 225 fields of study.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related field completed by August 15, 2027.
- Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to teach, inspire, and mentor students.
- Effective interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, and students.
- Ability to develop and sustain an externally funded research program.
- Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate chemistry courses.
- Competence with educational technology and willingness to adopt innovative teaching approaches, including online delivery.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse students and colleagues.
Nice To Haves
- Postdoctoral experience in synthetic chemistry and related fields.
- Research expertise in synthetic organic chemistry for biomaterials, biologically inspired materials, sustainable materials, or related applications.
- Demonstrated ability to disseminate scholarly research through peer-reviewed publications.
- Evidence of potential to secure external research funding.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching and mentoring students.
- Experience developing or delivering online coursework.
- Experience working in collaborative and interdisciplinary research environments.
- Experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate student researchers.
Responsibilities
- Establish a nationally recognized, externally funded research program in synthetic organic chemistry, including individual and collaborative initiatives aligned with UND strategic research priorities and Grand Challenges.
- Attract and support graduate students in the Chemistry PhD and MS programs through research initiatives.
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in organic chemistry and related areas.
- Advise and mentor graduate students and direct graduate theses and independent study projects.
- Advise and mentor undergraduate students.
- Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities.
- Contribute to curriculum development, assessment, recruitment, outreach, and safety initiatives.
- Support the continued growth and success of undergraduate and graduate programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
