Faculty Position (Tenured)

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin's Department of Chemistry invites applications for tenured faculty positions at the rank of full professor in all areas of chemistry. We seek candidates with exceptional, internationally recognized experimental research programs who will help elevate our research and teaching through leadership and mentorship.

We anticipate awarding a personal chair to support the future research program.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry or closely related field.

Education

PhD in chemistry or closely related field

Job description

Faculty Position (Tenured)

College/School/Unit: Department of Chemistry

Department:

Posted: Sep 16, 2026

Apply By: Open until filled

Description

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Texas at Austininvites applications for tenured faculty positions at the rank offull professor in all areas of chemistry, subject to availablefunding. We are particularly interested in candidates withexceptional and internationally recognized experimental researchprograms, who will help to further elevate our research and highereducational profile through their leadership, mentorship, teachingand service. It is anticipated that a successful candidate for thisposition will be awarded a personal chair to support their futureresearch program at UT Austin.

The Department of Chemistry's mission is to provide all ourstudents with an innovative and forward-looking scientificeducation grounded in the fundamentals of chemistry. The departmentand University have state-of-the-art core facilities and we areranked 16th best graduate program in the United States by US Newsand World Report (2023 ed.). We have a strong commitment tobuilding and maintaining a supportive environment where all peoplecan thrive. Learn more about the Department of Chemistry and keycore facilities, including Mass Spectrometry, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, and the X-Ray Facility.

Qualifications

PhD in chemistry or closely related field.

The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, national origin, age, maritalstatus, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genderexpression, disability, religion, or veteran status.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equalopportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with allapplicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination andaffirmative action. The University is committed to a policy ofequal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on thebasis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability,religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs andactivities, and admissions.