Assistant Professor of Chemistry

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Job Summary:

The highly ranked Department of Chemistry of the University of Wisconsin-Madison is accepting applications for a tenure-track faculty position, beginning August 2026. We seek outstanding candidates from all areas of the chemical sciences whose research interests broadly intersect with biologically relevant themes such as human healthspan, immunology, and disease. This position is part of the RISE-THRIVE initiative, whose mission is described at https://rise.wisc.edu/rise-thrive/.

The successful candidate will advance the educational mission of the College of Letters & Science that values, prioritizes, and actualizes evidence-based and student-centered teaching and (undergraduate student) mentoring. They will contribute to an environment that fosters engagement and a sense of belonging for faculty, staff, students and members of the broader community

A successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain a vigorous research program in their area of specialization, teach chemistry courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, participate in interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts with other departments, schools and colleges and perform professional and university service as appropriate.

The successful candidate, as a member of the College of L&S, will proactively contribute to, support, and advance the college’s commitment to excellence among all aspects of their teaching, mentoring, research, and service.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison ranks among the top universities in the country in research expenditures and provides excellent support for faculty seeking funding. Founded in 1880, the Department of Chemistry has continuously pushed the boundaries of modern-day science, and for decades, has attracted outstanding undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, postdoctoral associates, and visiting scholars. Our department is multidisciplinary and has a highly collaborative environment. We are consistently recognized for our award-winning program nationwide and for our renowned courses, seminars, research projects, and more.

Madison is a vibrant medium-sized city located in the lake region of southern Wisconsin. It is the state capital with a large base for educational research and government activities as well as university-industry interaction. The university and community offer outstanding intellectual, cultural and recreational activities. Madison's quality of life always ranks very high as a place to work and live.

In the College of Letters & Science, we provide a liberal arts education that is both broad and deep through excellent, empathic teaching. We hire faculty who are interested in pursuing difficult questions, making new discoveries, and making an impact in their field. We reward excellent teaching and classroom innovation, and we are committed to shared governance. Learn more about the L&S mission on our webpage: https://ls.wisc.edu/about/mission.

This position is part of the Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Initiative. Through accelerated and strategic faculty hiring, research infrastructure enhancement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and increased student and educational opportunities, RISE addresses complex societal challenges of importance to the state, nation and world. Building on UW-Madison's strengths, RISE expands the University's successful track record of connecting with communities and industry on collaborative solutions. Candidates hired through RISE will join a community of scholars working across disciplines, schools and colleges on research, teaching.

Key Job Responsibilities:

A successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain a vigorous research program in their area of specialization, teach chemistry courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, participate in interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts with other departments, schools and colleges and perform professional and university service as appropriate.

Department:

College of Letters and Science, Department of Chemistry

Compensation:

Negotiable – 9 months / ongoing / renewable

Required Qualifications:

Candidates must have the potential to develop a vigorous research program in their field of specialization. The successful candidate will demonstrate experience with fostering or the ability to foster teaching, learning, mentoring, departmental, and a research environment where all can thrive.

Education:

A Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field is required by the start of appointment.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, applications must be submitted no later than 11:59pm on October 26, 2025.

Apply online at "Jobs at UW" (http://jobs.wisc.edu) under Job Requisition JR10003843. Applications must be received through UW- Madison's online application system. Applications submitted outside of this system will not be considered. Click the "Apply Now" button to start the application process.

Applicants will be required to submit the following:

1. Cover letter

2. Curriculum vitae

3.Teaching and mentoring statement

4. One single file containing these two documents: Research Experience Summary and Description of Research Plans

5. Brief (200 word maximum) statement connecting the proposed research with RISE-THRIVE themes as they intersect with the chemical sciences.

When prompted, please indicate your primary research area (such as chemical biology or analytical chemistry or other field in the chemical sciences).

After submitting the application, applicants will be asked to provide contact information for three professional references. It is the applicant's responsibility to check with their references to ensure submission of letters as soon as possible, and no later than five days after the October 26, 2025 deadline.

Please note that applicants will be evaluated based upon submitted application materials and therefore should speak to and include evidence of their qualifications. Application materials must clearly demonstrate the applicant’s dedication to excellence in student-centered teaching and mentoring.

Additionally, materials should showcase the applicant’s ability to purposefully plan their teaching practices, evidenced through goals, action plans, reflection, and related documentation. This portion of the application materials must be created by the applicant and may include supporting letters.  It cannot be only in the form of letters and testimony by others.

Contact Information:

For questions about this position, please contact Char Horsfall, at chorsfall@wisc.edu or 608-265-9814.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here.

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