Assistant Professor - Physical Chemistry

University of New Mexico; Monte Largo Hills (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision

Life insurance

Tuition remission

Job summary

The University of New Mexico invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Physical Chemistry to begin in August 2027. The position is full‑time and requires a PhD in Chemistry or a related field by the date of application.

The application deadline is November 15, 2026. The appointee will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Chemistry, including Physical Chemistry, and supervise masters and doctoral students.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry or a related field by date of application.
• Evidence of specialization in Physical Chemistry with specialization in experimental molecular quantum materials, inorganic materials, photonics, spectroscopy, or related areas.
• Postgraduate research experience in academia or industry

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Chemistry, including Physical Chemistry.
• Supervise master's and doctoral students and contribute to core undergraduate and graduate courses

Skills

Teaching experience

Graduate supervision

Education

PhD in Chemistry or related field

Postgraduate research experience

Job description

Assistant Professor - Physical Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry andChemical Biology at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a AssistantProfessor in Physical Chemistry to begin in August 2027. This is a full-time, AssistantProfessor in Physical Chemistry. Applicants must have a PhD in Chemistry or arelated field by date of application. For best consideration, all applicationmaterials must be received by November 15, 2026. Applications must demonstrate evidenceof specialization in experimental molecular quantum materials, inorganicmaterials, photonics, spectroscopy, or related areas. The new faculty memberwill teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Chemistry to include PhysicalChemistry, supervise masters and doctoral students, and contribute to coreundergraduate and graduate courses.

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.

Inquiries about the position should be directed to the search committee Chair, Oleg Prezhdo, [e-mail] and department ChairTerefe Habteyes, [e-mail]. Inquiries about the online application process can be directed to the Search coordinator, Amanda Munk, [e-mail]. The position will remain open until filled.

UNM is the premier research university in New Mexico, is a Carnegie Highest Research Activity Institution. Our campus is located in the heart of Albuquerque, which has cultural, outdoor and recreational opportunities for everyone. Learn more about our city, our welcoming campus, and research opportunities at http://advance.unm.edu/why-abq/ and https://advance.unm.edu/why-unm/. For more information regarding the College of Arts and Science's ambitious hiring plan, including a list of departments that are hiring faculty members with shared interests, please see this page.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. PhD in Chemistry or a related field by date of application.
2. Evidence of primary specialization in Physical Chemistry with specialization in experimental molecular quantum materials, inorganic materials, photonics, spectroscopy, or related areas.
3. Post graduate research experience in academia or industry

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Demonstrate potential to develop a nationally recognized, externally-funded research program, as evidenced through experience, publication record, and research statement
2. Demonstrate strength in and commitment to teaching physical chemistry to students of all levels and backgrounds, as evidenced in the teaching statement and CV
3. Interest in leveraging resources by establishing collaborations with researchers at UNM and local relevant institutions including federal labs, as evidenced in the research statement
4. Willingness to increase the visibility of the department through service and outreach activities, as evidenced in the cover letter and CV
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 as evidenced through cover letter

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisionswithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or anyother protected class.