Assistant Professor- Physical Chemistry at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in chapel hill, North Carolina

Job Description:

Department:

Chemistry - 318300

10/07/2024

Yes

Permanent Faculty

Assistant Professor- Physical Chemistry

Tenured/Tenure Track

FAC0005293

Full-Time Permanent

40

1

North Carolina, US

Dependent of Education and Experience

07/01/2025

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as
one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.


One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of
professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy
exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a
comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

The Chemistry Department is one of the largest and most complex departments in the College of Arts and Sciences. There are 43 faculty members, 44 SHRA and EHRA staff positions, 260 graduate students, 33 postdoctoral research associates, 700 undergraduate majors, and an annual total of approximately 10,000 registrations by all students in classroom and laboratory courses. The Department is housed in five buildings with over 580,000 sq. feet of space. The faculty participate in teaching assignments which involve an average of 200 students per faculty member per semester. The majority of faculty are research active and supervise graduate students working on their Masters or Ph.D. degrees, undergraduate students carrying out independent research and honors programs, research technicians and postdoctoral research associates. Primarily the research is funded by federal and private agencies such as NSF, NIH, Army, Navy, DOE, PRF and involves expenditures of more than nineteen million dollars annually. A total of over thirty-two million dollars from all sources is expended annually in the Department.

The Department of Chemistry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor faculty position in Physical Chemistry, broadly defined. Candidates are expected to establish a vigorous independent research program and teaching excellence in Experimental Physical Chemistry at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Applicants will also be expected to be involved in curriculum and laboratory course development, serve on committees, and engage in appropriate departmental activities.

Ph.D. Chemistry or related field

Candidates with both postdoctoral experience and demonstrated experience with innovative and evidence-based teaching methods will be considered most competitive.

Not Applicable.

Applications will only be accepted electronically. Applicants should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, research plan, teaching statement, and 1-2 representative publications (optional). Applicants should upload all application information to:
https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/289283.


Applicants are required to list four professional references with name and email addresses. Each letter writer will receive an invitation to create a log in and upload their reference letter in pdf here:
https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/289283
.


Review of applications will begin on October 14, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.