Assistant Professor in Medicinal Chemistry or Pharmacology

University of Michigan-Dearborn; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Natural Sciences at the University of Michigan-Dearborn invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Chemistry with expertise in Medicinal Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology, or a closely related field.

We seek an experimental scientist with a strong record of scholarly productivity and a demonstrated commitment to mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, particularly those pursuing pre-health and

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry or related field.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity (publications, grants).
• Commitment to mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, incl. pre-health.
• Experience in teaching and service to a department.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain an externally funded research program with undergraduate/graduate participation.
• Teach a 2:2 course load including organic chemistry and graduate courses such as Biochemical Pharmacology.
• Contribute to departmental and university service and promote inclusive, collaborative environment.

Skills

Medicinal Chemistry

Chemical Biology

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Pharmacology

Education

PhD in Chemistry or related field

Job description

The Department of Natural Sciences in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters (CASL) at the University of Michigan-Dearborn invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Chemistry, with expertise in Medicinal Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology, or a closely related field. We seek an experimental scientist with a strong record of scholarly productivity and a demonstrated commitment to mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, particularly those pursuing pre-health and biomedical sciences. The preferred starting date is August 30, 2027.

The Department of Natural Sciences is a collaborative community serving more than 600 majors in Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Biological Sciences, with a strong focus on pre-health and biomedical sciences. We value high-impact, research-informed teaching and meaningful research experiences for a diverse student body, including first-generation and Pell-eligible students. Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration exist, including with programs in bioengineering.

The successful candidate is expected to establish and maintain a sustainable, externally funded research program that includes peer-reviewed publications and active engagement of undergraduate and graduate students. The department encourages interdisciplinary research collaboration and student mentorship.

The teaching load is 2:2 (two courses per semester), including organic chemistry and graduate-level courses such as Biochemical Pharmacology. Development of new courses in areas such as Molecular Targets, Drug Discovery, or Drug Development is encouraged. Faculty are expected to contribute to departmental and university service and to support an inclusive and collaborative academic environment.

This is an on-site position and expected to teach in various modalities.