Chemistry and Biochemistry: Assistant Professor in Organic Chemistry

POSITION: Assistant Professor – Organic Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the area of organic chemistry, broadly-defined, for an appointment beginning on August 17, 2026. Applicants with the ability to teach the full spectrum of organic chemistry themed courses at UWEC are preferred. The Department offers a standard two-semester sequence of organic chemistry, and single semester courses in advanced synthesis, polymers, advanced organic and medicinal chemistry. Additional duties include establishing a vibrant research program involving undergraduates, providing service to the Department and University, contributing to the University’s mission o excellence, and maintaining a welcoming, professional scholarly environment.

QUALIFICATIONS: An earned PhD in chemistry or closely related field from an accredited institution is required by June 30, 2026. Postdoctoral experience is preferred. Previous teaching experience is an asset, but not required.

DUTIES: The successful candidate will teach a range of lecture and laboratory courses, primarily those related to organic chemistry and advanced elective courses. The successful candidate will establish an ongoing research program in organic chemistry or a closely related field that engages students and leads to off-campus presentations and peer-reviewed publications. The successful candidate will engage in service to the Department, College, University, and/or community, and provide advising to students as assigned.

THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at UW-Eau Claire has 13 full-time faculty and instructional staff members, and is ACS-approved, offering BS degrees in Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Chemistry with Business Emphasis. The Department also offers an interdisciplinary Biochemistry/Molecular Biology major. The Department prepares graduates for successful careers in many fields, including industry, government, health care professions, and education. To this end, we provide high-quality undergraduate instruction in the chemical sciences through a combination of coursework and collaborative research. The Department is equipped with a full complement of modern instrumentation and high-performance computing resources to enable these courses, and we are excited for our new future home in UWEC's Science and Health Sciences building. Construction of this multidisciplinary facility will be completed in 2027, bringing together UWEC STEM departments, health science departments, and collaborative partners from the Mayo Clinic Health System. We emphasize both high-quality classroom teaching at all levels, as well as undergraduate research that manifests presentations at professional meetings and peer-reviewed publications. For more information, see the Department’s website: https://www.uwec.edu/academics/college-arts-sciences/departments-programs/chemistry-biochemistry/

UNIVERSITY and EAU CLAIRE COMMUNITY: The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is a comprehensive university with 1,400 faculty and academic staff, offering a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs to approximately 9,000 students. UW-Eau Claire is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. The fourth-largest university in the state, UW-Eau Claire has strong academic programs and a focus on experiential learning. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation. The campus – often described as “Wisconsin's most beautiful campus” ­­– is set on the banks of the Chippewa River in the heart of Eau Claire. A regional center for western Wisconsin, Eau Claire is a vibrant, friendly, and affordable community of 71,000 with outstanding schools, excellent health-care systems, and employment opportunities. Eau Claire has made numerous “Best of” lists including #2 Most Livable College Town (https://www.eauclairewi.gov/our-city/eau-claire-awards-and-recognitions). The Eau Claire area is also a center for culture, featuring a diversity of restaurants, a performing arts center, a thriving arts community, and a wide variety of music. Eau Claire is home to both symphony and chamber orchestras, and hosts several music festivals each year, including the Blue Ox, Country Jam, and Eau Claire Jazz festivals that attract both local talent and national acts. The area features beautiful parks, trails, outdoor sports and recreation opportunities in the city and surrounding areas. Metropolitan Minneapolis-St. Paul is only a 90-minute drive, offering additional cultural experiences and entertainment events.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications are submitted electronically. Please follow instructions found on the following Web site: https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UW_Comprehensives .

Please be sure you include the following in a single file in PDF format

• Letter of application
• Curriculum vita
• Statement of research plans and interests
• Statement of teaching interests and experience
• Graduate and undergraduate transcripts (include copies of unofficial transcripts in PDF format along with the rest of the application; official transcripts are required before an offer is made.)

Finalists will be asked to provide letters of recommendation at a later date. Only applications submitted electronically and preferably compiled as a single PDF document will be accepted. Receipt of complete application packages will be acknowledged by e-mail.

If you have application questions, please email the chair of the search committee, Dr. Bart Dahl, at ChemFacSearch@uwec.edu.

Completed applications must be received by October 17, 2025 to ensure priority consideration. Screening may continue until the position is filled. Applicants may include links to online materials, which the search committee may consider at its sole discretion.

UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 9,000 students and 1,200 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation. To learn more about UWEC, visit  https://www.uwec.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/ .

The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities.

The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Employment will require a background check. Employment will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding past conduct related to sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).

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