Assistant Professor Organic-Polymer Chemistry
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Job Location:
River Falls, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Position Title:
Assistant Professor - Organic-Polymer ChemistryJob Category:
FacultyEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Assistant ProfessorJob Duties:
This is a full-time nine-month tenure-track undergraduate faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong interests and ability to develop and teach courses in Organic Chemistry and other classes dependent on expertise and department needs such as polymer. Opportunities exist for optional summer employment through teaching research grants internship supervision and other funding sources. Anticipated appointment date: August 24 2026. Ph.D. inOrganic Chemistry or a related field at the start of the appointment Experience teaching undergraduate students; Demonstrated potential for research involving undergraduate students; Instrumentation skills appropriate to supportan undergraduateorganic and polymer chemistry curriculum; Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration with UWRFand/or external partners in industry higher education or the community; Ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences and commitment to working with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide: Curriculum Vitae Unofficial Graduate and Undergraduate Transcripts (official transcripts will be required at hire) Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter) A statement not to exceed five pages describing: 1) your teaching interests experience and philosophy; evidence of successful teaching at the college level; and understanding of inclusive teaching practices. 2) Your research and scholarly activity agenda including a summary of research experience and research plans appropriate for a predominantly undergraduate institution. A list of 3-4 references who can comment on your teaching ability experience and/or professional preparation including the references relationship to the candidate the references phone number and the references email address. Inquiries should be addressed to: Ross Jilk Ph.D. Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration applicants should submit all required materials on or before January 19 2026. Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.95%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits go to: The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except that the identity of the final candidates may be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). As required by Title IX and federal regulations UW-River Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities including in admission and employment. Questions about the application of Title IX may be referred to UWRFs Title IX Coordinator at; the Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights; or both. For more information please see Background Check and Reference Check Policy Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you your most recent employer and all previous Universities of Wisconsin institutions and State of Wisconsin agency employers from the past seven (7) years to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment per Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies can be viewed at call University Police at for a paper copy. UW-River Falls provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or an accommodation in applying because of a disability contact or . The University is committed to academic freedom and freedom of expression and provides all members of the University community the broadest possible latitude to explore ideas and to speak write listen challenge and learn pursuant to Regent Policy Document 4-21 Commitment to Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression. UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The department has 7 full-time chemistry faculty and offers American Chemical Society approved programs in Chemistry and Biochemistry along with programs in Chemistry Education and Biotechnology. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. The departments instrumentation includes: dedicated chromatography laboratory SEM UV-Vis spectrometers glovebox 400 MHz multinuclear NMR dynamic mechanical analyzer (DMA) atomic absorption spectrometer FT-IR microwave reactor fluorometer dynamic light scattering analyzer (DLS) GC-MS ball mills and joint optics laboratory with the Physics Department all of which will be housed in the new Science and Technology Innovation Center (SciTech) opening in January 2026. Additional information about the department can be found at Job Responsibilities:Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
How to Apply:
Search Chair and Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology
Falls does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this please contact Human Resources at .Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
Title IX Notice
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
Reasonable Accommodations
Academic Freedom & Freedom of Expression
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
