Associate Professor
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Job Info

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Department:

Chemistry - 318300

Posting Open Date:

02/27/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Type:

Permanent Faculty

Working Title:

Associate Professor

Appointment Type:

Tenured/Tenure Track

Vacancy ID:

FAC0004973

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

40

FTE:

1

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

Dependent of Education and Experience

Proposed Start Date:

07/01/2024

Be a Tar Heel!:

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.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The Chemistry Department is one of the largest and most complex departments in the College of Arts and Sciences.

There are 50 faculty members, 44 SHRA and 37 EHRA staff positions, 260 graduate students, 37 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.

Position Summary:

The Department of Chemistry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a tenured Associate Professor faculty position in Analytical Chemistry, broadly defined. The successful candidate will have a proven record of excellence in an emerging area of measurement science. While all areas of Analytical Chemistry will be considered, candidates with established research programs in electroanalytical chemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, and analytical separations will be given strongest consideration.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

PhD in Chemistry or in a closely related field

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Candidates are expected to have already established a vigorous independent research program and teaching excellence in Analytical Chemistry at the graduate and undergraduate levels. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is committed to serving as a center for research, scholarship, and creativity, and teaching a diverse community of students and scholars (https://www.unc.edu/about/mission/). We welcome applications from candidates who align with our mission and values.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions:

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/275227.
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/275227.
Review of applications will begin on March 8, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.

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