Assistant or Associate Professor of Chemistry 128680

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Position Number: 128680 Position Title (Classification Title):  Assistant or Associate Professor of Chemistry 128680 Working Title:  Assistant or Associate Professor of Chemistry Job Summary: The Chemistry Department at the University of West Florida in Pensacola, FL is seeking candidates with expertise in Chemistry for a full-time tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor appointment starting August 2025. Teaching assignments will be in the areas of Physical Chemistry (lecture and laboratory) and related fields. The successful applicant will be expected to provide exceptional instruction at the undergraduate level, successful research with undergraduates, secure external funding and perform other duties as required. Department Chemistry FLSA: Exempt Minimum Qualifications:

Assistant Professor Minimum Qualifications:

Holds the highest degree appropriate to the field or possesses equivalent qualifications based on professional experience, and be otherwise qualified to perform assigned duties. The appointee engages in teaching, scholarship and creative projects, and/or service and other related activities.

Associate Professor Minimum Qualifications:

Holds the highest degree appropriate to the field or possesses professional qualifications in the field above those that would be equivalent to the highest degree. Normally, an associate professor will have produced creative work, professional writing, or research; and have had successful teaching or professional experience in the field of specialization. The appointee engages in teaching, scholarship and creative projects, and/or service and other related activities.

Position Qualifications: PhD in Chemistry from an accredited institution with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service.

Outstanding candidates in all areas of chemistry and interdisciplinary areas involving physical chemistry with a focus on computational chemistry will be considered. Preferred Qualifications The candidate must have a PhD in Chemistry from an accredited institution with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service. The position requires exceptional instruction at the undergraduate level and successful research with undergraduate students.

Candidates who take computational approaches to address chemical problems, informed by a physical chemistry perspective, broadly defined. Physical Demands:

• Physical Requirements: No unusual physical requirement. Requires no heavy lifting and nearly all work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility.
• Impact of Deadlines: Work schedules, volume of work, or priorities seldom change. Able to anticipate new work. Minimum distractions or interruptions. Seldom involves conflicting demands on time.
• Standing: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Sitting: Occasionally
• Reaching with hands and arms: Occasionally
• Climbing or balancing: Never
• Stooping: Never
• Use of hands to handle objects: Daily
• Lifting up to 10lbs: Occasionally
• Lifting up to 25lbs: Never
• Lifting over 25lbs: Never
• Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally: Daily
• Hearing as perceive sound by ear: Daily
• Vision as distinguish colors & depth: Frequently

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:

This position requires a criminal background screen

This position requires fingerprinting

Number of Vacancies 1 Work Hours 8am-5pm Contract Period 9 months FTE 1 Salary Range Commensurate with education and experience Pay Basis Annually Preferred Response Date: 9/30/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants: Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a cv, letter of interest, teaching philosophy, statement of research, and contact information for three references. *References will be contacted upon submission of