Tenured Professor

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a full-time tenured Professor who will also serve as Division Head in the Division of Chemical Biology and Medicinal Chemistry within the College of Pharmacy. The successful candidate will lead interdisciplinary research, teach core professional and graduate courses, and actively participate in university service.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field, have a strong funded research program, and a record of high-impact

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a relevant field with a strong record of vigorous research accomplishments.
• Career-stage appropriate funded research program and publications, focused on chemical and molecular mechanisms of high biomedical significance.
• Eligible candidates for CPRIT/DPRIT Established Investigator awards encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Engage in productive interdisciplinary research, provide high-quality teaching, and participate in university service.
• Teach core professional and graduate courses in Pharmacy, including the Pharm.D. program.
• Develop and nurture a sponsored research program and supervise graduate students; collaborate with other faculty and institutions.

Education

Ph.D. in a relevant field

Job description

Tenured Professor & Division Head - Chemical Biology & Medicinal Chemistry 26-27

College/School/Unit: College of Pharmacy

Department: Division of Chemical Biology and Medicinal Chemistry

Posted: Sep 2, 2026

Apply By: Open until filled

Description

The Division of Chemical Biology and Medicinal Chemistry (CBMC) at The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy works at the nexus of Chemistry and Biology to generate chemical and biochemical tools to study mechanisms of cell signaling, biosynthetic pathways, enzyme evolution DNA repair, and other therapeutic targets for drug design. To advance this mission, CBMC invites applications for a full-time tenured faculty position at the Professor level who will also serve as Division Head effective August 2027.

CBMC is a highly interdisciplinary and interactive group of seven faculty members engaged in cutting edge research. The successful applicant will engage in productive interdisciplinary research, provide high-quality teaching, and actively participate in university service.

Qualifications

Required qualifications include a Ph.D. in a relevant field and a strong record of vigorous research accomplishments including a career stage appropriate funded research program, and publications, with a focus on chemical and molecular mechanisms of high biomedical significance. Qualified candidates in research areas that would be eligible for CPRIT (Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas) and/or DPRIT (Dementia Prevention Research Institute of Texas) Established Investigator awards, are especially encouraged to apply. To ensure success and longevity, competitive start-up packages are provided, with potential endowment recognition for the successful candidate.

Candidates are also expected to teach core professional and graduate courses in Pharmacy, including the Pharm.D. program, develop and nurture a sponsored research program, supervise graduate students, collaborate with other faculty, and have a commitment to university and professional service. Additionally, we seek applicants who have a desire to build collaborations with Dell Medical School, the UT Austin Cancer Research Center, the LaMontagne Center for Infectious Disease, and others. Furthermore, the college has strong clinical partnerships with several medical institutions across Texas, including the UT Health/UT San Antonio.

Application Instructions

Interested persons should include a letter of interest; a detailed curriculum vitae; a statement of research (including current and planned funding); a statement of teaching philosophy and interests; and the names and e-mail addresses of at least three arm's length references for rank of Tenured Full Professor. Applications received by December 1, 2026 will be given priority review, but the position will remain open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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

To apply

To apply, visit https://faculty.utexas.edu/career/191095