Associate or Full Professor and Endowed Chair in Peptide Science (T/TE)

University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Tuition reduction for employee and

Job summary

University of Arizona invites applications for an Associate or Full Professor and endowed chair in Peptide Science. The successful candidate will lead a vigorous research program, teach at undergraduate and graduate levels, and mentor students from diverse backgrounds.

We value collaboration across campus and with industry, government labs, and private institutes, and expect strong external funding and commitment to academic excellence. Review begins 2026-11-15.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry or a closely related field.
• Postdoctoral or equivalent research experience.
• Extensive publication history in peptide science.
• Demonstrated ability to acquire and maintain external funding.
• Experience mentoring students and leading research teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a vigorous internationally recognized peptide chemistry research program.
• Teach at graduate and undergraduate levels and develop curricula.
• Mentor students and foster inclusive learning environments.
• Engage in outreach and contribute to department and university service.
• Expand collaborations with industry, government labs, and other partners.

Skills

Peptide science

External funding

Mentoring students

Leadership

Education

PhD in Chemistry or related field

Postdoctoral experience

Extensive publication history

External funding experience

Job description

Associate or Full Professor and Endowed Chair in Peptide Science (T/TE)

Posting Number

req27316

Department

Chemistry & Biochemistry - Sci

Department Website Link

https://cbc.arizona.edu/

Location

Tucson Campus

Address

Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry (CBC), a department that resides in both the College of Science and the College of Medicine - Tucson at the University of Arizona (University), invites applicants to apply for the Victor and Patricia Hruby Endowed Chair in Peptide Science. The successful candidate will join a dynamic research environment within CBC and with opportunities to collaborate with numerous departments and centers of excellence across the University. We seek candidates with a research and education program with peptide science as a central focus. Preference will be given to candidates with high international reputation commensurate with a tenured faculty position, with demonstrated excellence in peptide science as evident from publications and active grant support. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience working with a variety of student populations, stakeholders, and colleagues.

Candidates must be committed to excellence in teaching and mentoring at both undergraduate and graduate levels, and to fostering a welcoming environment that supports students, trainees, staff, and colleagues from a broad range of backgrounds. Candidates will be expected to lead a vigorous and sustainable research program demonstrated by an excellent track record of creative research accomplishments and external funding.

Priority will be given to candidates with demonstrated potential to collaborate and participate in activities across campus that meet the strategic goals of the Department, as well as Institutes and Colleges at the University. We seek an applicant who brings enthusiasm, leadership capability, and strong commitment to academic excellence within the scholar-practitioner tradition to include those with experience in industry, government labs and private institutes. We will begin reviewing applications after November 15, 2026.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuitionreduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead a vigorous and productive internationally recognized research program in peptide chemistry.
• Teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels and contribute to innovation in curricular development.
• Mentor students in an effective and respectful manner.
• Participate in outreach and contribute to Department, Colleges, and University service.
• Develop innovative approaches to enhancing student engagement and expanding collaborations with community and business partners.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellence in research and education related to chemistry and science where peptides play a central role.
• Demonstrated ability to reach beyond the local academic environment.
• Ability to attract and maintain external research funding.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry, or a closely related field.
• Postdoctoral or equivalent research experience.
• Extensive publication history in the field.
• Evidence of successful acquisition and maintenance of external research funding.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring students, e.g. granting of Ph.D. degrees to trainees, and/or the inclusion of graduate and undergraduate students on peer reviewed published work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Translational research experience.
• Leadership in large scale research endeavors.
• Experience engaging industrial partners.

Rank

To be Determined

Tenure Information

Tenure Track (T/TE)

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40

Job FTE

1.0

Work Calendar

Academic

Job Category

Faculty

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

DOE

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

1

Target Hire Date

8/16/2027

Contact Information for Candidates

Lisa Arrotta

[e-mail]

Executive Assistant

Open Date

10/16/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Two Additional Documents

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