Assistant Professor, Chemistry

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position starting Fall 2027. The search covers organic and physical chemistry with emphasis on broad subdisciplines.

Successful candidates will develop vigorous externally funded research programs involving graduate and undergraduate students and will teach courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, contributing to service and mentoring.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Chemistry or closely related field.
• Scholarly activity with peer‑reviewed publications.
• Strong oral and written communication for teaching and scholarship.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory and graduate courses in chemistry.
• Develop and sustain externally funded research programs.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students and participate in service.

Skills

Doctoral degree

Scholarly activity

Oral & written communication

Education

Doctoral degree in Chemistry

Job description

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC) invites applications for a 9-month, tenure‑track position in Chemistry at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2027. The search is broadly focused on organic and physical chemistry, and applications are encouraged from candidates working across a wide range of subdisciplines. We welcome experimental, computational, and theoretical approaches, as well as research that bridges organic and physical chemistry. The successful candidate will be expected to develop vigorous, externally funded research programs involving both graduate (MS) and undergraduate students. They will also be expected to teach both introductory and advanced courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels in chemistry and other labs and courses as needed. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in service at the university, state, and national level, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and other duties as assigned.

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers both undergraduate and graduate (MS) degrees in chemistry with undergraduate degree tracks in General Chemistry, Biochemistry, Environmental Chemistry, and Physical Science Education Chemistry.

Texas A&M University‑Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic and Minority Serving R2 Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. State‑of‑the‑art classroom and laboratory buildings, support facilities, and recognized faculty strategically position TAMU‑CC to achieve its goal of national and international prominence. TAMU‑CC is the only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. With palm tree lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike‑and‑bike trail and pristine views of the beach and bays, Texas A&M University‑Corpus Christi is a first‑choice institution.

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Chemistry or a closely related field.
• Evidence of scholarly activity including peer‑reviewed publications in leading journals in the field.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for teaching and scholarship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Postdoctoral experience.
• University‑level teaching experience is highly desirable.

Salary: $7,777.78 - $8,555.56 Approx. Monthly ($70,000- $77,000.04 Approximately annual)

Application Deadline: February 15th, 2027

Position Start Date: Fall 2027

For more information, please contact: Dr. Ben Karimi, Chair of the search committee, [e-mail]

NOTE: Employment may be impacted by the Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025 and the moratorium issued by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026. All positions are security‑sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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