AST/ASO PROF

Classification Title:

Assistant/Associate Professor

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Ph.D. in Chemistry or closely related field.

Job Description:

The University of Florida, Department of Chemistry, invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-accruing position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in Organic Chemistry, broadly defined. The appointments will commence on August 16, 2027. 

Successful candidates are 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, the ability to excel in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels and who will contribute to the service mission of the Department of Chemistry and the University of Florida. For more information about the Department of Chemistry, please visit our website, www.chem.ufl.edu.

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. UF is located in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf, 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. UF’s 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.

Expected Salary:

The salary is competitive and commensurate with rank, qualifications and experience.

UF offers a strong benefits package for eligible faculty appointments, including health insurance, paid leave (as applicable), and retirement options. Learn more here.

Required Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Chemistry or closely related field.

Preferred:Postdoctoral experience is desirable.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applications must be submitted online. Click on Apply Now at the top of this posting.

A complete application includes:

• Letter of application summarizing the applicant's qualifications, interests, and suitability for the position.
• A complete curriculum vitae.
• Names and contact information for three professional references.
• A brief research summary
• A description of proposed research projects.
• A statement of teaching philosophy.

Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2026, and will continue until a successful applicant is selected.

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 http://www.naces.org/.

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