Assistant Professor - Pharmaceutical Chemistry

University of North Carolina Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Pharmaceutical Chemistry to begin Fall 2027. A PhD and post-doctoral or comparable industrial experience are required.

ABD candidates will be considered, but the PhD must be conferred by August 1, 2027. The successful candidate will maintain an externally funded research program and teach across our BS, MS, and PhD programs, and will

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry or related field with postdoctoral or industrial experience.
• ABD candidates considered; PhD must be conferred by August 1, 2027.
• Experience in pharmaceutical chemistry or closely related areas.

Responsabilités

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses across BS/MS/PhD programs.
• Maintain vigorous externally funded research programs.
• Provide academic advising and mentoring, and participate in service.

Connaissances

Pharmaceutical chemistry

Pharmaceutical formulation

Drug delivery

DMPK

Translational chemical biology

Formation

PhD in chemistry or related field

Postdoctoral or comparable industrial experience

Description du poste

Assistant Professor - Pharmaceutical Chemistry

College: College of Science and Engineering - 323College

Dept/School: Chemistry Admin - 32320

Vacancy Number: 16F-813

Position Number: 722

Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at the University ofNorth Carolina Wilmington invites applications for anine-month, tenure-track position at the rank ofAssistant Professor in Pharmaceutical Chemistry tobegin Fall 2027.

A PhD and post-doctoral or comparable industrial experience arerequired. The successful candidate is expected to maintainexcellence in research with vigorous, externally funded programs,and to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels across ourPhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, MS in Chemistry, BS in Chemistry,and BS in Biochemistry programs. The search is open to allapplicants connected to the pharmaceutical chemistry field,including but not limited to those with a background in the broadareas of pharmaceutical formulation and drug delivery, DMPK,translational chemical biology, synthetic biology and bioinorganicchemistry. Applicants with an industrial pharmaceutical backgroundare encouraged to apply. For more information on the department,please visit http://uncw.edu/chem/.

Responsibilities also include academic advising, mentoringundergraduate students, and participating in departmental servicesuch as committees, meetings, and special projects that support thegoals of the department.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• A PhD in chemistry or a related field and postdoctoral orcomparable industrial experience are required.Please note:ABD candidates will be considered; however,the PhD must be conferred by August 1, 2027, to be eligible foremployment.
• Research at the doctoral or postdoctoral level should includepharmaceutical chemistry or a closely related area.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills &Experience:

• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in oneor more of the following areas: pharmaceutical formulation and drugdelivery, DMPK, translational chemical biology, synthetic biology,or bio-inorganic chemistry.
• Demonstrated potential to establish an independent, externallyfunded research program in pharmaceutical chemistry or a closelyrelated area.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity through publications andpresentations.

Required Certifications or Licensure:

No Required Certifications or Licensure

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

Chemistry & Biochemistry at UNC Wilmington offersstudent-oriented programs leading to a Bachelor of Science (BS, ACSCertified) and Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Chemistry, a Bachelor ofScience (BS) in Biochemistry, a Master of Science (MS) inChemistry, and PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry. A significantportion of the training takes place in laboratories associated withcourses and research in Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry,Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Marine and Atmospheric Science, Organicand Inorganic Synthesis, Computational and Physical Chemistry, andChemical Education.

The Department is well equipped with state-of-the-artinstrumentation, including 300-600 MHz NMR spectrometers, severalMS instruments managed by a full-time PhD scientist, absorption andfluorescence spectrophotometers, protein purificationinstrumentation, a CD spectrometer, and calorimeters (DSC and ITC).In addition to rigorous courses in all aspects of chemistry, mostundergraduate students and all graduate students carry out researchunder the direct supervision of faculty.

College/School Information:

The College of Science and Engineering offers a variety of programsleading to Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees, aswell as Doctor of Philosophy degrees in applied coastal and oceansciences; pharmaceutical chemistry; integrative, comparative, andmarine biology; and psychology degrees. The college also offerscombined bachelor's/master's degree programs in informationtechnology/computer science and information systems, computerscience/computer science and information systems, and B.S. inmathematics/M.S. in mathematics. To implement its academicprograms, the college provides instruction and researchopportunities in the natural and behavioral sciences, informationtechnology, data science, computer science, mathematics,pre-engineering, and engineering. The eight academic departments inthe college provide courses of study in each of these areas, inaddition to interdepartmental programs in information technology,cybersecurity, and digital arts. A 2+2 in engineering; and 3+2programs in computer science and electrical or computerengineering; and physics and electrical engineering, are alsooffered in the college. Post-baccalaureate certificate programs inenvironmental studies, applied statistics, and geographicinformation science are also available.

CSE students work with distinguished faculty and scientists, usecutting edge technology, and conduct impactful research.Faculty-directed research projects empower CSE students to applywhat they learn inside the classroom and laboratory to real-worldsituations and prepares them for a variety of careers or advancedstudy.

University Information:

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastaluniversity, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring,research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-classfaculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national levelfor scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerfulacademic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and criticalthinking.

A public institution with nearly 20,000 students, UNCW offers afull range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as wellas doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology,nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learningoptions, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSNprogram, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for workingprofessionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree programfocused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarlyactivities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "DoctoralUniversities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University)by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of HigherEducation.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since1969.

Eligibility for Employment:

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offenderbackground checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motorvehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federallaw requires all employers to verify the identity and employmenteligibility of all persons hired to work in the UnitedStates.

Number of Openings:

Single Incumbent

Special Notes to Applicants:

Prior to the official appointment to the university, thecandidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrateeligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting thecredentialing requirements based on official transcripts and otherdocumentation as required.

Position Type:

Permanent

Job Posting Date:

10/21/2026

Job Close Date:

12/01/2026

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, genderidentity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color,national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexualorientation, political affiliation, veteran status, militaryservice member status, genetic information, or relationship toother university constituents - except where sex, age, or abilityrepresent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications orwhere marital status is a statutorily established eligibilitycriterion for State funded employee benefit programs.