Assistant Professor: Tenure-track: Chemistry

University of New Mexico; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Tuition remission

Dependent education programs

Job summary

The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos invites applications for a full-time, 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor of Chemistry. The role includes teaching multiple chemistry courses (intro to chemistry, general chemistry I/II, organic chemistry, biochemistry) and engagement in service, advising, and professional development.

Starting salary is commensurate with degrees and experience; base is $70,000 for a 9-month appointment, with potential for summer teaching and additional compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements: Master’s degree in Chemistry or subfield by application date.
• Preferred qualifications: Ph.D. in Chemistry or subfield by application date.
• Experience teaching chemistry lecture and laboratory courses at a post-secondary institution (2+ years).
• Familiarity with chemical safety protocols and regulatory requirements in NM academic labs.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in chemistry across introductory, general, organic, and biochemistry as assigned.
• Engage in service, advising, and professional development activities per workload policies.
• Participate in curriculum development, undergraduate research initiatives, and mentoring of adjunct faculty.
• Contribute to departmental and college committees and governance activities.

Skills

Teaching chemistry

Curriculum development

Student mentoring

Education

Master’s degree in Chemistry

Ph.D. in Chemistry or subfield

Job description

Assistant Professor: Tenure-track: Chemistry

Benefits

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

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.