The Department of Chemistry is excited to announce our Faculty Recruitment Search for 2026-2027!
The University of Michigan's Department of Chemistry is a vibrant community with a longstanding record of excellence in the chemical sciences. Ideal candidates will develop an internationally recognized research program, excel in teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, foster an inclusive scholarly atmosphere, and contribute to a diverse intellectual environment. We have two positions available and will consider candidates for both, if applicable.
We welcome submissions for both opportunities via a single application.
The submission deadline is Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST.
We are seeking applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in any chemistry discipline, including analytical, chemical biology, education, inorganic, materials, organic, and physical chemistry.
In addition, the Department is seeking applicants to join our faculty through the 2026-27 LSA Collegiate Fellows Program (LCFP). The LCFP aims to recruit and hire exceptional early-career faculty who have engaged in efforts to increase access and inclusion in higher education through their teaching and mentoring, AND/OR research and scholarship AND/OR service and engagement. We encourage applicants from a wide range of institution types as we seek to diversify where we hire from. For more details on the LSA Collegiate Fellows Program, please visit the program’s website.
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. to be considered for either position. Application materials must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae listing all publications, a statement of current and prior research, a statement of future research/scholarship plans, and a statement of teaching/mentoring philosophy and engagement. Applications will require three letters of recommendation. Both positions are nine-month academic-year appointments with summer salary supported by research funds, with an expected starting date of August 25, 2027.
For questions regarding either hiring opportunity, please contact the Department of Chemistry at chemfacrecruit@umich.edu.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. prior to the start date of the position. Employment will require a successful criminal background check. The University of Michigan is supportive of the needs of dual career couples and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
