Assistant Professor of Chemistry 119020

Job no: 496099
Position type: Faculty Full-time
Location: Pensacola - Main Campus
Division/Equivalent: Academic Affairs Division
School/Unit: Chemistry
Categories: Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering, Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty

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Position Number: 119020
Position Title (Classification Title):  Assistant Professor of Chemistry 119020
Working Title:  Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Job Summary: The Chemistry Department at the University of West Florida in Pensacola, FL is seeking candidates with expertise in Chemistry for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor appointment starting August 2026. The successful applicant will be expected to provide exceptional instruction (including organic chemistry) at the undergraduate level, carry out successful research with undergraduates, and perform other duties as required. Outstanding candidates with interdisciplinary synthetic research will be considered. The candidate must have a PhD in Chemistry from an accredited institution with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service. Preference will be given to candidates with interdisciplinary and synthetic approaches to address chemical problems broadly defined.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research, and the names of three references at https://careers.uwf.edu. Each application will be reviewed when completed, and this process will continue until the position is filled. Visit https://uwf.edu/hmcse/departments/chemistry/ for information about UWF Chemistry.
Department Chemistry
FLSA: Exempt
Minimum Qualifications: Holds the highest degree appropriate to the field or possesses equivalent qualifications based on professional experience, and be otherwise qualified to perform assigned duties. The appointee engages in teaching, scholarship and creative projects, and/or service and other related activities.
Position Qualifications: The candidate must have a PhD in Chemistry from an accredited institution with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service. The position requires exceptional instruction at the undergraduate level and successful research with undergraduate students.
Preferred Qualifications The candidate must have a PhD in Chemistry from an accredited institution with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service.
Physical Demands:
  • Physical Requirements: No unusual physical requirement. Requires no heavy lifting and nearly all work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility.
  • Impact of Deadlines: Work schedules, volume of work, or priorities seldom change. Able to anticipate new work. Minimum distractions or interruptions. Seldom involves conflicting demands on time.
  • Standing: Frequently
  • Walking: Frequently
  • Sitting: Occasionally
  • Reaching with hands and arms: Occasionally
  • Climbing or balancing: Never
  • Stooping: Never
  • Use of hands to handle objects: Daily
  • Lifting up to 10lbs: Occasionally
  • Lifting up to 25lbs: Never
  • Lifting over 25lbs: Never
  • Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally: Daily
  • Hearing as perceive sound by ear: Daily
  • Vision as distinguish colors & depth: Frequently
Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:
  • This position requires a criminal background screen.
  • This position requires fingerprinting
Number of Vacancies 1
Work Hours 8 am - 5 pm
Contract Period 9 months
FTE 1.0
Salary Range Commensurate with education and experience
Pay Basis Annually
Preferred Response Date: 9/15/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants:

Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a cv, letter of interest and contact information for three references. References will be contacted upon submission of this application. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850.474.2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.

If one or more of your advanced degrees is awarded from an institution outside of the United States, UWF will require a credential evaluation and/or translation prior to onboarding. This credential evaluation should include original documents received directly from your institution so that the agency can evaluate and attest that your credential is equivalent to a similar degree earned at a US institution. If your credential is not in English, this evaluation should also include a translation to US English.

UWF does not endorse any particular approved agency; however, typically any current National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member agency is acceptable. You are advised to check with the agency first to make sure your educational background can be evaluated as some agencies do not evaluate all international degrees.

When necessary, these credential evaluations will be requested as part of the Offer Letter with instructions on where and to whom these documents should be submitted.

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