The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro is seeking to fill a tenure-track faculty position in the area of Organic Chemistry at the rank of Assistant Professor with an anticipated start date of August 2027. Research interests involving synthesis that tie directly into UNCG’s priorities of health/medicine or energy/sustainable chemistry are preferred. A PhD in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, or Medicinal Chemistry is a requirement for the position. Applicants should demonstrate a solid record of accomplishment in publications and should show promise for establishing an independent and externally funded research program. Applicants will be expected to mentor master’s and doctoral research students, and to contribute to the department’s long-standing strength in undergraduate research. Additionally, the successful hire will demonstrate teaching excellence at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. A competitive start up package will be provided.
Applications must be submitted through Spartan Talent. To apply, visit https://jobsearch.uncg.edu and click on “Faculty/Tenure Stream and apply to position 1105. Applicants should upload a cover letter addressed to Dr. Nicholas Oberlies, Committee Chair, a curriculum vita (CV), a description of proposed research, a teaching statement and identify at least three (3) contacts who will send a letter of recommendation. Any technical questions concerning the application submission process can be addressed to Trina Porcher at t_porche@uncg.edu. Review of application will begin 10/01/2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
UNCG is a Minority Serving Institution. UNCG and the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry foster an environment of collaboration across departments and schools and support community-engaged research. UNCG is located in Greensboro, the largest city in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region and the third-most populous city in the state. Greensboro is a vibrant city with nearly 300,000 residents and more than 47,000 college students and is known for its expansive parks and greenway system, arts, music, and sports.
https://spartantalent.uncg.edu/postings/35872