The Department of Chemistry is excited to announce our Faculty Recruiting program for 2025-2026!
The Department of Chemistry at the University of Michigan is a dynamic department with a long tradition of excellence in the chemical sciences. We seek candidates who will cultivate an internationally recognized program of scholarly research, excel in teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels, promote an inclusive scholarly environment, and commit to building a diverse intellectual community.
Tenure Track Faculty (open through October 1, 2025) Apply for the Tenure-Track Faculty position.
The Department of Chemistry at the University of Michigan is a dynamic department with a long tradition of excellence in the chemical sciences. We invite applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in organic chemistry (broadly defined) with an anticipated start date of August 25, 2026. This is a university-year appointment and will be at the level of assistant professor, tenured associate, or full professor.
Lecturer III (open through October 31, 2025) - Apply for the Lecturer III position.
We seek a teaching faculty member (Lecturer III position) who will contribute to our analytical and physical chemistry teachingand lab courses: Initial course assignments could include CHEM 230 (Physical Chemistry Principles and Applications), CHEM 260 (Chemical Principles) and CHEM 261 (Introduction to Quantum Chemistry), CHEM 242 (Introductory Chemical Analysis Lab), CHEM 246/7 (Biomedical Chemistry Laboratory I + II), or CHEM 241 (Introduction to Chemical Analysis). However, in future years, alternative courses taught may also include upper-level courses in the candidate's field of expertise such as CHEM 461 (Quantum Mechanics), CHEM 463 (Thermodynamics and Kinetics), CHEM 447 (Physical Methods of Analysis), or general chemistry courses such as CHEM 125/126 (General CHEM Lab I/II) or CHEM 130 (General Chemistry). Additionally, the position would be expected to (a) participate in course and curriculum development, (b) do undergraduate advising, (c) assist with the coordination, training, and supervision of large (10-35) groups of GSIs in the introductory courses, (d) serve as course coordinators in multi-section courses that have multiple faculty instructors, (e) serve on appropriate departmental, College, and University committees, and (f) enhance the visibility of our undergraduate program with publications, presentations, or other service-related activities on campus.
