BCAS - Endowed Chair & Professor in Chemistry & Biochemistry - 530447

Job no: 530447
Work type: Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
Location: Tuscaloosa
Categories: Tenure/Tenure-Track Faculty

Department/Organization
204421 - Chemistry

Rank
Professor

Position Summary
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at The University of Alabama (UA) seeks an outstanding individual with expertise in chemistry or biochemistry to fill a prestigious Endowed Chair position.

Detailed Position Information
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at The University of Alabama (UA) seeks an outstanding individual with expertise in chemistry or biochemistry to fill a prestigious Endowed Chair position. Preferred candidates will be national or international leaders in their fields, with substantial and sustained external funding. Successful candidates will be expected to provide leadership within the department and contribute to UA's broader mission.

A PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, or an aligned discipline and the ability to teach chemistry or biochemistry courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels are required. The specific research area is open, provided it strongly aligns with national critical and emerging technology priorities. Areas of research complementary to existing research efforts at UA are of particular interest.

Detailed information about the Department and its facilities can be found at https://chemistry.ua.edu/. UA's signature research centers and institutes and new research initiatives can be found at https://research.ua.edu/about/institutes-and-centers/.

The position will be filled at the full professor level with a start date of August 15, 2027.

Minimum Qualifications
A PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, or an aligned discipline and the ability to teach chemistry or biochemistry courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels are required. The specific research area is open, provided it strongly aligns with national critical and emerging technology priorities. Areas of research complementary to existing research efforts at UA are of particular interest.

Preferred Qualifications

Instructions and Required Materials for Application
Applicants should apply online at http://careers.ua.edu/cw/en-us/job/ and provide a curriculum vitae including a publication list, research plans and funding history, and teaching philosophy statement, as well as contact information of three references. Questions may be sent electronically to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed as received. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by December 1, 2026.

Advertised: 27 Aug 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 01 Aug 2027 Central Daylight Time