The University of Michigan's Department of Chemistry is a vibrant community with a longstanding record of excellence in the chemical sciences. We are seeking applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor in any chemistry discipline, including analytical, chemical biology, education, inorganic, materials, organic, and physical chemistry, with an expected start date of August 25, 2027.
We are also seeking applications in any chemistry discipline for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor to join our faculty through the 2026-27 LSA Collegiate Fellows Program (LCFP), with an expected start date of August 25, 2027. The LCFP aims to recruit and hire exceptional early-career faculty who have engaged in efforts to increase access and inclusion in higher education through their teaching and mentoring, AND/OR research and scholarship, AND/OR service and engagement. We encourage applicants from a wide range of institution types as we seek to diversify where we hire from. For more details on the LSA Collegiate Fellows program, please visit the program's website.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in order to be considered for either position. Employment will require a successful criminal background check, and candidates must meet all degree requirements prior to the start date of the position. The University of Michigan supports the needs of dual-career couples and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Application materials must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae including all publications, a statement of current & prior research, a statement of future research/scholarship plans, and a statement of teaching/mentoring philosophy and engagement. Applications will require three letters of recommendation. The submission deadline is Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST.
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities."
