Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Title: Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Employee Classification: Asst Professor

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success

SubDivision-Department: DAL-School of Lib Arts & Sciences

Department: DAL-Natural Sciences-514140

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

At the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences we serve the needs of all students, traditional and non-traditional. We are committed to the values of diversity, creativity, leadership, integrity and lifelong learning. These values are the foundation of the University’s mission to empower students, transform lives, and strengthen communities.
Our faculty excel in teaching, research, and service. The faculty are recognized for their innovative pedagogy and expertise. They are committed to student-centered educational opportunities that provide career-ready skills and lifelong learning. Our curriculum builds foundational knowledge required for all academic degree programs at the University, emphasizing communication skills, analytical reasoning, leadership, and independent thought. The School of Liberal Arts and Sciences is home to innovative programs that prepare our students to compete effectively in a rapidly changing job market or to pursue post-graduate education.

Position Overview

The University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) is part of the University of North Texas System, which also includes UNT Denton and the UNT Health Fort Worth. UNT Dallas, which is a standalone university in southern Dallas, invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Chemistry, beginning Fall 2026. This tenure-track position is being offered at the Assistant Professor level. The successful candidate will be expected to achieve excellence in teaching and to participate in continued development of the UNT Dallas Department of Natural Sciences, which offers B.A. and B.S. degrees in Biology and Chemistry, and has plans to launch a Master’s degree in Biotechnology in Fall 2027.

We are particularly interested in student-centric, innovative, and energetic candidates who can help lead the development of UNT Dallas’s Department of Natural Sciences through program development, student recruitment, and community outreach. We seek an experienced leader in Analytical Chemistry who can contribute to both the Biology and Chemistry program by teaching a range of chemistry courses and chemistry-related courses for the Master’s in Biotechnology degree. This new faculty member is expected to develop an active research program with undergraduates and will also be responsible for advising student organizations and developing courses and programs. The Department of Natural Sciences is well equipped for teaching and scholarship and will be moving into a state-of-the-art, 115,000 square foot Science Building (complete with a variety of brand new analytical instrumentation including GC/MS, UV-Vis, FTIR, HPLC, and MP-AES) in Fall 2025.

Minimum Qualifications

· Ph.D. in Chemistry or other closely related field by start date
· Evidence or demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching
· Experience in teaching General Chemistry and Chemistry for non-science majors
· Experience in teaching upper division Chemistry courses such as Quantitative Analysis, Instrumentation Analysis, and associated Laboratory courses
· Demonstrated potential for excellence in scholarship
· Demonstrated effective written, verbal, and team-building communication skills

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Expectations for tenure-track faculty at UNTD include excellent teaching, research, and service, resulting in contributions equivalent to a four-course load each semester. This workload expectation can be fulfilled through a combination of teaching, high-quality research and scholarship, service, and program development. Faculty are also expected to participate in such service activities as curriculum development, student recruiting and advising, program assessment, and committee leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience teaching additional upper division courses such as Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, and/or Biochemistry
. Demonstrated research productivity
· Experience supervising undergraduate research students
· Experience in curriculum development and developing interdisciplinary degree programs
· Experience in building and supervising student organizations
· Experience in developing and implementing STEM related service learning and experiential learning in curricular and co-curricular settings
· Academic experience working with a wide-ranging student population

Required License/Registration/Certifications

N/A

Job Duties

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

As required by teaching duties, service, and research.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. Submit CV; letter of application outlining the applicant’s interest, qualifications, and experience for the position; contact information for at least three professional references; and unofficial graduate transcripts to https://jobs.untsystem.edu/. Statement of teaching interests, teaching philosophy, and student evaluations are encouraged to be submitted as optional materials, and can be included as part of the cover letter document. Questions can be directed to Dr. Muhammed Yousufuddin at muhammed.yousufuddin@untdallas.edu.

Zoom interviews of semi-finalists may be conducted. Finalists will be required to present a job talk and teaching demonstration.

Benefits

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EEO Statement

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