Assistant/Associate Professor, Polymer Chemistry
Assistant/Associate Professor, Polymer Chemistry
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ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Ph. D. in Chemistry or a closely related field
The University of Florida Department of Chemistry invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the area of polymer chemistry. Exceptional candidates who already hold an assistant or associate professorship will also be considered. The appointment will commence on August 16 2026.
The successful candidates will be expected to conduct innovative research at the highest level and to establish an outstanding independent externally funded research program. We seek candidates with a record of excellence in research and scholarship and an ability to excel in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will enjoy the benefits of the Butler Polymer Research Laboratory and the Center for Macromolecular Science and Engineering. For more information about the Department of Chemistry please visit our website .
Recognized in 2023 by the Wall Street Journal as the #1 public university in the United States the University of Florida is a land grant sea grant and space grant university and home to the most comprehensive university health sciences facilities in the southeast. The Department of Chemistry seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of Florida to maintain the excellence of the University and to offer our students richly varied disciplines and perspectives.
UF is located in Gainesville a city of approximately 150000 residents in North-Central Florida 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico and 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando Tampa Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities including hiking biking and nature photography. UFs large college sports programs museums and performing arts center support a range of activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer a variety of programs including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience and the compensation includes a full benefits package.
Employment Benefits include:
Health Insurance: UF participates in state- and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals families and domestic partners and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision dental long-term disability and more.
Retirement Options: Attractive options include Florida Retirement System Pension Plan State University System Optional Retirement Program Florida Retirement System Investment Plan and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.
Leave: UF staff enjoy a generous paid leave plan as well as access to a sick-leave pool maternity/paternity leave and leave payouts.
Ph. D. in Chemistry or a closely related field
Preferred Qualifications:
For full consideration applications must be submitted online. Click on Apply Now at the top of this posting.
A complete application includes (1) a letter of application summarizing the applicants qualifications interests and suitability for the position (2) a complete curriculum vitae (3) a statement of teaching philosophy (4) proposed research projects and (5) the names and email addresses of three references must be provided. An email will be sent to your references requesting them to upload their confidential letter to the submission packet.
Applications will be reviewed beginning October 30 2025 and the position will remain open until filled. Only complete applications will be reviewed at this time. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority.
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records reference checks and verification of education.
The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered official if a designation of Issued to Student is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) which can be found at are conducted in accordance with Floridas Sunshine Law. If an accommodation due to disability is needed in order to apply for this position please call or the Florida Relay System at (TDD).
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
