DescriptionThe Physical Sciences Department of the School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) at the University of Washington Bothell (UWB) invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Chemistry, with an anticipated start date of September 16, 2027. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community. The successful candidate will join our faculty on a full-time basis for a nine-month academic appointment (3-year term, renewable) beginning September 16, 2027.
The base salary range for this position will be $11,444 - $12,046 per month during the nine-month academic year ($102,996-$108,414 annually), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.
The successful candidate will be expected to support the department's dedication to excellence in undergraduate teaching and research, employing active and engaged teaching methods and technologies to promote an inclusive and equitable learning environment. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to teach in the organic chemistry series and across the undergraduate chemistry curriculum, develop new courses related to their area of expertise, and to effectively mentor undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds and a broad range of experiences.
The successful candidate will be expected to actively seek extramural funding to develop and sustain a productive research program that meaningfully engages undergraduate students. The successful candidate will be expected to provide our students with research opportunities, which could involve a blend of both in-house efforts and external collaborations.
Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to candidates with research expertise, ideally through postdoctoral experience or equivalent research experience, in organic chemistry, broadly defined, including but not limited to synthesis, catalysis, natural products, physical organic chemistry, environmental/green organic chemistry, materials chemistry, and medicinal chemistry, along with interests in interdisciplinary collaborations. The Chemistry program is part of the Physical Sciences Department, which includes the Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, and Earth Science degree programs. The Chemistry program includes seven full-time faculty, three in the tenure track, and four in the teaching track. Current faculty maintain active research programs in biochemistry, computational chemistry, environmental chemistry, and chemical education, with shared access to state-of-the-art instrumentation, including high resolution time-of-flight mass spectrometer (TOF-MS), two UPLC systems, triple quad and single quad GC-MS systems, 400 MHz NMR, scanning electron microscope, spectrofluorometer, FTIR, and UV-Vis.
All University of Washington faculty are expected to engage in teaching, research, and service.
QualificationsApplicants for this position must meet the following minimum qualifications:
- Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in chemistry or a closely related field by the start date.
Application Instructions To ensure full consideration of your application, please submit all materials no later than December 31, 2026. Priority will be given to those applications received by Dec 31st. Applications will only be accepted via Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/196287. The position will remain open until filled.
If you have a question about the details of this search/position, or about Interfolio, please contact the search committee at [redacted].
Applications should include the following materials:
- a cover letter of no more than 2 pages detailing your interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and experiences
- a curriculum vitae
- a statement of teaching philosophy and interests of no more than 3 pages, that includes any available evidence of experience teaching and mentoring diverse student populations. Indicate core chemistry courses you would be interested in teaching and new courses you would like to develop. Include any available evidence of teaching excellence. Please refer to the UW Core Elements of Effective Teaching: https://teaching.washington.edu/reflect-and-iterate/core-elements/
- a research statement of no more than 3 pages. Include both a description of previous work, including any post-doctoral research, collaborations, and a viable multi-year plan to establish a productive research program that will engage undergraduates
Applicants should articulate how their past experiences and/or future plans in teaching, mentoring, and/or service promote a sense of belonging and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Please also include three letters of recommendation to be submitted at time of application.
