UW-Madison College of Letters & Science
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
UW-Madison College of Letters & Science, Madison, Wisconsin, us, 53774
Job title: Assistant Professor of Chemistry at UW–Madison College of Letters & Science
Overview
The highly ranked Department of Chemistry of the University of Wisconsin–Madison is accepting applications for a tenure-track faculty position, beginning August 2026. We seek outstanding candidates from all areas of the chemical sciences whose research interests broadly intersect with biologically relevant themes such as human healthspan, immunology, and disease. This position is part of the RISE-THRIVE initiative, whose mission is described at https://rise.wisc.edu/rise-thrive/. The successful candidate will advance the educational mission of the College of Letters & Science that values, prioritizes, and actualizes evidence-based and student-centered teaching and undergraduate mentoring. They will contribute to an environment that fosters engagement and a sense of belonging for faculty, staff, students and members of the broader community. A successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain a vigorous research program in their area of specialization, teach chemistry courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, participate in interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts with other departments, schools and colleges and perform professional and university service as appropriate. The successful candidate, as a member of the College of L&S, will proactively contribute to, support, and advance the college’s commitment to excellence among all aspects of their teaching, mentoring, research, and service. Key Job Responsibilities
Develop and maintain a vigorous research program in their area of specialization Teach chemistry courses at the undergraduate and graduate level Mentor graduate and undergraduate students Participate in interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts with other departments, schools and colleges Perform professional and university service as appropriate Department
College of Letters and Science, Department of Chemistry Compensation
Negotiable – 9 months / ongoing / renewable Required Qualifications
Potential to develop a vigorous research program in the candidate’s field of specialization Demonstrated ability to foster teaching, learning, mentoring, and a thriving departmental and research environment Education
A Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field is required by the start of appointment. How to Apply
For full consideration, applications must be submitted no later than 11:59pm on October 26, 2025. Apply online at Jobs at UW under Job Requisition JR10003843. Applications must be received through UW–Madison's online application system. After starting, please indicate your primary research area (e.g., chemical biology or analytical chemistry or another field in the chemical sciences). Applicants will be required to submit the following: Cover letter Curriculum vitae Teaching and mentoring statement One file containing Research Experience Summary and Description of Research Plans Brief (200 word maximum) statement connecting the proposed research with RISE-THRIVE themes as they intersect with the chemical sciences Additional materials should demonstrate the applicant’s dedication to excellence in student-centered teaching and mentoring, including goals, action plans, reflection, and related documentation. Letters of reference should be arranged by the applicant with three professional references submitted by the deadline. Contact Information
For questions about this position, please contact Char Horsfall at chorsfall@wisc.edu or 608-265-9814. Institutional Statement on Diversity
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW–Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit to excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as intertwined goals. The University of Wisconsin–Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran, and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view postings, visit the university website.
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The highly ranked Department of Chemistry of the University of Wisconsin–Madison is accepting applications for a tenure-track faculty position, beginning August 2026. We seek outstanding candidates from all areas of the chemical sciences whose research interests broadly intersect with biologically relevant themes such as human healthspan, immunology, and disease. This position is part of the RISE-THRIVE initiative, whose mission is described at https://rise.wisc.edu/rise-thrive/. The successful candidate will advance the educational mission of the College of Letters & Science that values, prioritizes, and actualizes evidence-based and student-centered teaching and undergraduate mentoring. They will contribute to an environment that fosters engagement and a sense of belonging for faculty, staff, students and members of the broader community. A successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain a vigorous research program in their area of specialization, teach chemistry courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, participate in interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts with other departments, schools and colleges and perform professional and university service as appropriate. The successful candidate, as a member of the College of L&S, will proactively contribute to, support, and advance the college’s commitment to excellence among all aspects of their teaching, mentoring, research, and service. Key Job Responsibilities
Develop and maintain a vigorous research program in their area of specialization Teach chemistry courses at the undergraduate and graduate level Mentor graduate and undergraduate students Participate in interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts with other departments, schools and colleges Perform professional and university service as appropriate Department
College of Letters and Science, Department of Chemistry Compensation
Negotiable – 9 months / ongoing / renewable Required Qualifications
Potential to develop a vigorous research program in the candidate’s field of specialization Demonstrated ability to foster teaching, learning, mentoring, and a thriving departmental and research environment Education
A Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field is required by the start of appointment. How to Apply
For full consideration, applications must be submitted no later than 11:59pm on October 26, 2025. Apply online at Jobs at UW under Job Requisition JR10003843. Applications must be received through UW–Madison's online application system. After starting, please indicate your primary research area (e.g., chemical biology or analytical chemistry or another field in the chemical sciences). Applicants will be required to submit the following: Cover letter Curriculum vitae Teaching and mentoring statement One file containing Research Experience Summary and Description of Research Plans Brief (200 word maximum) statement connecting the proposed research with RISE-THRIVE themes as they intersect with the chemical sciences Additional materials should demonstrate the applicant’s dedication to excellence in student-centered teaching and mentoring, including goals, action plans, reflection, and related documentation. Letters of reference should be arranged by the applicant with three professional references submitted by the deadline. Contact Information
For questions about this position, please contact Char Horsfall at chorsfall@wisc.edu or 608-265-9814. Institutional Statement on Diversity
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW–Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit to excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as intertwined goals. The University of Wisconsin–Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran, and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view postings, visit the university website.
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