University of West Georgia
Assistant Professor of Chemistry TT
University of West Georgia, Carrollton, Georgia, us, 30112
Overview
Job Title: Assistant Professor of Chemistry (TT) Location: UWG Recruiting Location Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 290110 Job Summary
The Chemistry Program at the University of West Georgia (UWG) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2026. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to undergraduate education and to developing a vigorous undergraduate research program in sustainable chemistry or in an emerging area that would complement existing strengths within the program. The primary teaching responsibility will be undergraduate courses, balancing scholarship and grant activity with teaching responsibilities, which will include a combination of lower-level and upper-level undergraduate lectures and labs. The lower-level courses will be mainly in the areas of organic chemistry or introductory chemistry for health sciences. The successful candidate will develop new upper-level courses with a focus on sustainability and incorporate sustainability components in other classes they teach. The successful candidate will pursue external research funding to support their research program and seek out interdisciplinary collaborations with other entities on campus as well as local industries. Responsibilities
• Teach a mix of lower-level and upper-level undergraduate courses in chemistry, including organic chemistry and introductory chemistry for health sciences, with a focus on sustainability. • Develop new upper-level courses emphasizing sustainability and integrate sustainability components across courses as appropriate. • Establish and lead an undergraduate research program in sustainability or a related area, including pursuing external funding and advocating for student involvement. • Develop interdisciplinary collaborations with other UWG programs and local industries to strengthen the curriculum and research opportunities. • Balance teaching duties with scholarly activity, grant writing, and service commitments. Qualifications
Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or another related field ABD (All But Dissertation) candidates will be considered if completed before August 2026. Proposed Salary
Commensurate with experience Required Documents to Attach
Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter (Letter of Intent) A research proposal (3-5 pages), including a list of required instrumentation and addressing involvement of undergraduate students A statement of teaching philosophy (1-2 pages) Unofficial copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts A list of three professional references with contact details (name, affiliation, email); three letters of recommendation will be requested prior to the phone interview. At least one letter should address teaching. USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia (USG) core values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Details on the USG Core Values and Code of Conduct are available online; topics include personnel conduct and policies. Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including criminal background check, verification of credentials and employment history, reference checks, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Pre-employment drug testing may be required. Offers are subject to applicable federal and state laws, institution bylaws, and USG policies. Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of West Georgia is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity, and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of UWG to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status as required by applicable laws. Other Information
The mission of the University of West Georgia is to enable students, faculty, and staff to realize their full potential through academic engagement, supportive services, professional development, and a caring, student-centered community. The institutional mission and daily operation of UWG are guided by values including Achievement, Caring, Collaboration, Inclusiveness, Innovation, Integrity, Sustainability, and Wisdom.
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Job Title: Assistant Professor of Chemistry (TT) Location: UWG Recruiting Location Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 290110 Job Summary
The Chemistry Program at the University of West Georgia (UWG) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2026. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to undergraduate education and to developing a vigorous undergraduate research program in sustainable chemistry or in an emerging area that would complement existing strengths within the program. The primary teaching responsibility will be undergraduate courses, balancing scholarship and grant activity with teaching responsibilities, which will include a combination of lower-level and upper-level undergraduate lectures and labs. The lower-level courses will be mainly in the areas of organic chemistry or introductory chemistry for health sciences. The successful candidate will develop new upper-level courses with a focus on sustainability and incorporate sustainability components in other classes they teach. The successful candidate will pursue external research funding to support their research program and seek out interdisciplinary collaborations with other entities on campus as well as local industries. Responsibilities
• Teach a mix of lower-level and upper-level undergraduate courses in chemistry, including organic chemistry and introductory chemistry for health sciences, with a focus on sustainability. • Develop new upper-level courses emphasizing sustainability and integrate sustainability components across courses as appropriate. • Establish and lead an undergraduate research program in sustainability or a related area, including pursuing external funding and advocating for student involvement. • Develop interdisciplinary collaborations with other UWG programs and local industries to strengthen the curriculum and research opportunities. • Balance teaching duties with scholarly activity, grant writing, and service commitments. Qualifications
Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or another related field ABD (All But Dissertation) candidates will be considered if completed before August 2026. Proposed Salary
Commensurate with experience Required Documents to Attach
Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter (Letter of Intent) A research proposal (3-5 pages), including a list of required instrumentation and addressing involvement of undergraduate students A statement of teaching philosophy (1-2 pages) Unofficial copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts A list of three professional references with contact details (name, affiliation, email); three letters of recommendation will be requested prior to the phone interview. At least one letter should address teaching. USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia (USG) core values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Details on the USG Core Values and Code of Conduct are available online; topics include personnel conduct and policies. Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including criminal background check, verification of credentials and employment history, reference checks, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Pre-employment drug testing may be required. Offers are subject to applicable federal and state laws, institution bylaws, and USG policies. Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of West Georgia is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity, and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of UWG to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status as required by applicable laws. Other Information
The mission of the University of West Georgia is to enable students, faculty, and staff to realize their full potential through academic engagement, supportive services, professional development, and a caring, student-centered community. The institutional mission and daily operation of UWG are guided by values including Achievement, Caring, Collaboration, Inclusiveness, Innovation, Integrity, Sustainability, and Wisdom.
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