Assistant Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry

Role details

The University of Montana, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, within the College of Science, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Analytical/Environmental Chemistry to begin August 2027. The department is seeking an innovative candidate whose research complements the University's strengths in environmental sciences, including chemical ecology, aquatic chemistry, atmospheric chemistry, and biogeochemistry. A focus on developing and applying analytical methods to address environmental problems is essential, though theoretical approaches, including modeling and AI/MI-driven approaches, will also be considered.

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is home to twelve tenured faculty members and more than twenty PhD students, with annual sponsored research expenditures exceeding five million dollars. The Analytical/Environmental Chemistry branch is well connected to a broad network of research centers and facilities at the University and throughout the region, including the Center for Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, the Division of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, the Flathead Lake Biological Station, the Center for Population Health Research, the W. A.

Franke College of Forestry and Conservation, the National Center for Landscape Fire Analysis, and the US Forest Service Missoula Fire Sciences Laboratory. These connections provide exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary research spanning chemistry, ecology, environmental science, public health, and natural resource science. The successful candidate will be expected to build on these existing strengths while developing new collaborations and research directions that further expand the University's capabilities in analytical and environmental chemistry.

Responsibilities

Lead and participate in teaching courses such as analytical chemistry and environmental- and ecology-related courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels Build on the University's existing strengths in analytical and environmental chemistry Conduct interdisciplinary research spanning chemistry, ecology, environmental science, public health, and natural resource science Develop new collaborations and research directions Expand the University's research capabilities in analytical and environmental chemistry About the College of Science and Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry College of Science Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry About the University of Montana UM is the fastest growing flagship university in Montana with over 11,000 students and is a national leader in access, especially for first-generation and low-income students.

Our mission is inclusive prosperity and to transform lives by providing a high-quality and accessible education and by generating world-class research and creative scholarship in an exceptional place. We integrate the liberal arts and sciences into undergraduate, graduate and professional studies to shape global citizens who are creative and agile learners committed to expanding the boundaries of knowledge and to building and sustaining diverse communities.

The University of Montana is interested in receiving applications from people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action : Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

About Missoula and Montana Destination Missoula Visit Montana Position Details Tenurable Faculty: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Title: Assistant Professor Schedule: Full time, academic year Salary: $70,000- $85,000 (salary depends on qualifications and experience) Benefits: Medical Insurance, Mandatory Retirement Contribution, Professional Development, Partial Tuition Waiver, Wellness Program Primary Duties: Primary duties include teaching, scholarship, research, and service Ph.D. in chemistry or related field of study A strong record of research and scholarship, including post-doctoral research experience and training, or equivalent A commitment to excellence in teaching and effective mentorship of graduate or undergraduate students from all backgrounds Experience communicating effectively with students, professionals, and the public Evidence of working collegially with students, staff, faculty, and external stakeholders Preferred Qualifications: Experience with developing competitive extramurally funded grants