Applicants should submit:
- A cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of teaching philosophy (up to 5 pages)
- Research plan (up to 5 pages)
- Contact information for three references
Your teaching statement should describe your teaching philosophy, approaches, and experiences, including how you support student learning and mentorship. In your research statement, please provide a summary of your proposed future research agenda as a faculty member. To apply, please submit your materials through Interfolio or University HR link.
Review of applications will begin November 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.
The Department of Natural Sciences at the University of Michigan?Dearborn invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Chemistry, with expertise in Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology, or a closely related field. We are seeking an experimental scientist with a strong record of scholarly productivity and a demonstrated commitment to mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, particularly those pursuing pre-health and biomedical sciences.
The successful candidate is expected to establish and maintain a sustainable, externally funded research program that includes peer-reviewed publications and active engagement of undergraduate and M.S. students. Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration exist, including with programs in bioengineering and nanomedicine. Start-up funds and a research lab will be provided. The teaching load is two courses per semester (2:2), including organic chemistry, as well as graduate-level courses such as Biochemical Pharmacology. Development of new courses in areas such as Molecular Targets, Drug Discovery, or Drug Development is encouraged.
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology or a closely related field
- Postdoctoral or equivalent research experience
- Evidence of scholarly productivity and potential to secure external funding
- Experience in computational drug discovery or integrative methods that complement experimental research
- Experience with interdisciplinary collaborations
- Demonstrated commitment to effective, inclusive teaching and student mentoring at the undergraduate level
Expected Start Date: September 1, 2026
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The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
