Assistant Professor: Tenure-track: Chemistry

Role details

Assistant Professor: Tenure-track: Chemistry ------------------------------------------------

Posting Number

req38253

Employment Type

Faculty

Faculty Type

Tenure/Tenure-Track

Hiring Department

Los Alamos Branch

Academic Location

Los Alamos Branch

Campus

Los Alamos

Benefits Eligible

The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

Position Summary

The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track faculty position in Chemistry at the rank of Assistant Professor.

Full-time faculty at UNM-LA are required to teach, engage in service, and engage in professional development activities in accordance with established workload policies. The teaching load will regularly comprise courses in Chemistry such as Introduction to Chemistry for non-majors (lecture and lab), General Chemistry I and II for STEM majors (lecture and lab), organic chemistry and biochemistry and, possibly, courses in related disciplines based on the candidate’s qualifications and interests.

To meet the unique needs of our branch campus, a portion of the teaching load can be reallocated to service or professional development/activities/scholarship or administrative duties, in consultation with the Dean. Faculty may have the opportunity to develop courses in the faculty member’s specific areas of expertise and interest. Full-time faculty members teach classes in various modalities, in accordance with established guidelines and policies, as well as participate in student advising, faculty governance committees, other academic and institutional support activities, and supervisory responsibilities as assigned.

All faculty members are expected to remain current in teaching best practices and transformational pedagogy, and to adhere to accepted standards for professionals in education. Additional responsibilities may include possible supervision of internships, participating in curriculum development, training and mentoring adjunct faculty, attending forums and meetings, participating in initiatives related to undergraduate research, grant-writing, and serving on additional department and college committees and boards as requested. Final offer is contingent upon the applicant residing in northern New Mexico and having the ability to be on campus in Los Alamos at least three days per week.

Appointment begins August 9, 2027.

SALARY

Starting salary is commensurate with degrees and experience. Base salary for 1.0 FTE is $70,000 for a 9-month faculty position, depending on qualifications. Summer teaching may be possible and optional with additional compensation. An excellent package of benefits is provided (see: https://hr.unm.edu/benefits).

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

(1) Master’s degree in Chemistry or subfield by application date

Preferred Qualifications:

(1) Ph.D. in Chemistry or subfield by application date

(2) At least 2 years of experience teaching chemistry lecture and laboratory courses at a post-secondary institution in face-to-face and/or online modalities

(3) Demonstrated evidence of experience in curriculum development, student mentoring, and/or undergraduate research

(4) Familiarity with chemical safety protocols and knowledge of New Mexico regulations pertaining to chemical safety in academic laboratories

(5) A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Application: 1. Cover Letter of interest addressing how the candidate meets the required and preferred qualifications; 2. Copy of the candidate’s current curriculum vitae; 3. Copies of university transcripts; 4. List of three professional references. For Best Consideration: All application materials must be received by 5:00 pm on December 1, 2026. The successful candidate will be required to furnish official transcripts of all college or university work before hiring can be completed.

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

For Best Consideration

For best consideration, please apply by 12/1/2026. This position will remain open until filled.

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