Assistant Professor, Chemistry 119020

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Position Number: 119020 Position Title (Classification Title):  Assistant Professor of Chemistry 119020 Working Title:  Assistant 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 Professor appointment (Position #119020) starting August 2026. The successful applicant will be expected to provide instruction (including organic chemistry) at the undergraduate level, to conduct successful academic research with students and to perform service activities that contribute to the success of the department and the mission of the university. Outstanding candidates with interdisciplinary synthetic research will be considered. The candidate must have a PhD in Chemistry from an accredited institution with a strong commitment to teaching, academic research, and service. Preference will be given to candidates with interdisciplinary and synthetic approaches to address chemical problems broadly defined.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research, and the names of three references at https://careers.uwf.edu. Each application will be reviewed when completed, and this process will continue until the position is filled. Visit https://uwf.edu/hmcse/departments/chemistry/ for information about UWF Chemistry. Department Chemistry FLSA: Exempt 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. Position Qualifications: The candidate must have a PhD in Chemistry from an accredited institution with a strong commitment to teaching, academic research, and service. The successful applicant will be expected to provide instruction at the undergraduate level, to conduct successful academic research with students and to perform service activities that contribute to the success of the department and the mission of the university. Preferred Qualifications The candidate must have a PhD in Chemistry from an accredited institution with a strong commitment to teaching, academic research, and service. 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 8 am - 5 pm Contr