Assistant Professor Of Analytical Chemistry

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Full Consideration Date:

12/15/2025

Job Description:

The University of Northern Iowa's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Analytical Chemistry position, starting in August 2026. The Department has approximately 75 students majoring in chemistry or biochemistry and offers ACS-certified BS degrees in both disciplines, as well as three BA degrees. The department is interested in candidates with research interests in any area of analytical chemistry that is compatible within the infrastructure of UNI. We have a thriving undergraduate research program with funding from the university and donors. The department also has excellent facilities for both experimental and computational work. For additional information about the department, visit https://chemistry.uni.edu.

Required Qualifications:

Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry, or a closely-related field; ability to teach sophomore level analytical chemistry and upper-level instrumental analysis; commitment to development of an active research program involving undergraduate students leading to publications; a willingness to seek outside funding; commitment to teaching; and demonstrated written and oral communication skills required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Post-doctoral experience; and ability to teach additional chemistry courses preferred.

For more information, please contact Dawn Del Carlo, Search Committee Chair at 319-273-3296 or email at dawn.delcarlo@uni.edu. Pre-employment background checks required.

Position Details:

Job Category: Faculty

Type of Position: Tenure Track

Service Schedule: Academic Year

Application Instructions:

All application materials received by December 15, 2025, will be given full consideration. To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying:

1) Curriculum Vita

2) Cover Letter

3) Statement of teaching philosophy

4) Statement of research plans including plans for involvement of undergraduates

5) Unofficial copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts

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