What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor Organic Chemistry position at The University of New Mexico?
The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology (CCB) at The University of New Mexico (UNM) invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Organic Chemistry to begin in August 10, 2026. This is a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in experimental organic chemistry, with research preferences to include optoelectronic materials and/or biomaterials. Applicants must have a PhD in Chemistry or a closely related field by the date of application. For best consideration, all application materials must be received by November 5, 2025.
Applicants must provide evidence of expertise in organic chemistry. The new faculty member will teach core and required undergraduate and graduate courses in organic chemistry, as well as elective courses in materials, supervise graduate students, and contribute to the visibility of the department through service and outreach activities. The new faculty member is also expected to establish a leading research program distinguished by national recognition and continuous external funding that strengthens current departmental expertise, aligns with long-term strategic goals, and takes advantage of local resources and facilities. In particular, the successful candidate is expected to develop a research program that leverages the department’s existing resources, including NMR and mass spectrometry facilities, as well as unique opportunities available through nearby federal laboratories.
The Department of Chemistry & Chemical Biology is housed within recently renovated Clark Hall. The department benefits from resources/collaborations on campus, including the Center for High Technology Materials (CHTM), the Center for Micro-Engineered Materials (CMEM), the UNM School of Medicine, the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center, and the Center for Advanced Research Computing (CARC). Additionally, two nearby DOE National Laboratories (Sandia and Los Alamos) and the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) provide excellent research and collaboration opportunities.
To apply, please access the University of New Mexico’s online application system at https://unmjobs.unm.edu/ and apply for posting requisition #req34191. Only applications submitted through this website can be considered. For best consideration, all required application materials must be received by November 5, 2025.
Applicants must provide evidence of expertise in organic chemistry. The new faculty member will teach core and required undergraduate and graduate courses in organic chemistry, as well as elective courses in materials, supervise graduate students, and contribute to the visibility of the department through service and outreach activities. The new faculty member is also expected to establish a leading research program distinguished by national recognition and continuous external funding that strengthens current departmental expertise, aligns with long-term strategic goals, and takes advantage of local resources and facilities. In particular, the successful candidate is expected to develop a research program that leverages the department’s existing resources, including NMR and mass spectrometry facilities, as well as unique opportunities available through nearby federal laboratories.
The Department of Chemistry & Chemical Biology is housed within recently renovated Clark Hall. The department benefits from resources/collaborations on campus, including the Center for High Technology Materials (CHTM), the Center for Micro-Engineered Materials (CMEM), the UNM School of Medicine, the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center, and the Center for Advanced Research Computing (CARC). Additionally, two nearby DOE National Laboratories (Sandia and Los Alamos) and the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) provide excellent research and collaboration opportunities.
To apply, please access the University of New Mexico’s online application system at https://unmjobs.unm.edu/ and apply for posting requisition #req34191. Only applications submitted through this website can be considered. For best consideration, all required application materials must be received by November 5, 2025.
