Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Chemistry

Salary/Position Classification

• $70,000+ 9-month contract, Dependent on Experience, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• This position will work onsite at UND Grand Forks, ND campus

Purpose of Position

The Department of Chemistry at the University of North Dakota seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the broad area of Physical Chemistry. This is a 9-month tenure-track position, contingent on available funding. The Chemistry Department is housed within the College of Arts & Sciences and offers ACS-certified B.S. degrees as well as M.S. and Ph.D. programs. The department seeks a scholar with expertise in experimental physical chemistry. Candidates who incorporate computational chemistry, quantum chemical calculations, molecular simulation, machine learning, artificial intelligence, or data-driven approaches as tools to complement experimental research are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful applicant is expected to develop a nationally recognized research program that combines experimental investigation with computational and data-enabled approaches to advance understanding of molecular and materials systems. This position aligns with UND's Grand Challenge areas of Energy & Environmental Sustainability and Computational & Data Science, and offers opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations across the university  

The Department of Chemistry at the University of North Dakota invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Physical Chemistry beginning in Fall 2027. We seek candidates whose research is rooted in experimental physical chemistry and integrates quantum chemical methods, computational chemistry, artificial intelligence, or other data-driven approaches to address challenges in molecular and materials discovery for energy, sustainability, and advanced technologies. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, establish a nationally recognized externally funded research program, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and contribute to departmental, college, and university service activities. 

Duties & Responsibilities

Required Competencies

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to teach, inspire, and mentor students.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, and students.
• Ability to develop and sustain an externally funded research program.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate chemistry courses.
• Competence with educational technology and willingness to adopt innovative teaching approaches, including online delivery.
• Ability to work effectively with students and colleagues with a broad range of backgrounds.

Minimum Requirements

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related field completed by August 15, 2027.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position supports visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Postdoctoral experience in physical chemistry or related fields.
• Demonstrated expertise in experimental physical chemistry.
• Research experience that incorporates computational chemistry, molecular modeling, quantum chemistry, or artificial intelligence.
• Demonstrated ability to disseminate scholarly research through peer-reviewed publications.
• Evidence of potential to secure external research funding.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching and mentoring students.
• Experience developing or delivering online coursework.
• Experience working in collaborative and interdisciplinary research environments.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate student researchers.
  
  

To Apply

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by 12/16/2026 and include the following materials:

• Letter of application
• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement
• Teaching statement
• Three letters of recommendation (including contact information); please send them separately to UND.cheminfo@UND.edu, attention of Physical Search Chair
• Unofficial transcripts. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts upon hire.