Associate Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry; TE

Position: Associate Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry (TE)
Associate Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry (TE) Posting Number req
25318 Department Chemistry & Biochemistry - Sci Department Website Link (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Medical Sub-Speciality Location Tucson Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry (CBC) at the University of Arizona invites applications for a tenure-track Associate Professor position starting in Fall 2026. The successful candidate will join a dynamic research environment within CBC and will have strong opportunities to collaborate with numerous Centers of Excellence across multiple colleges.

We seek candidates with a research and education program focused on the chemistry of materials for energy science and applications, broadly defined. The successful candidate will maintain and expand a vigorous, productive, and nationally and internationally highly recognized research program, and will contribute significantly to, and lead, medium- and large-scale collaborative research efforts with partners on and off campus.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

* Maintain and expand a vigorous, productive, and nationally and internationally highly recognized research program.

* Contribute significantly to, and lead, medium- and large-scale collaborative research efforts with partners on and off campus.

* Teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels and contribute to innovation in curricular development.

* Mentor students in an effective and respectful manner.

* Participate in outreach and contribute to departmental, college, and university service.

* Develop innovative approaches to enhancing student engagement and expanding collaborations with community and business partners.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Excellence in energy science-related molecular research and education.

* Ability to acquire, maintain, and expand external funding.

* Demonstrated leadership in collaborative research programs.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications

* Ph.D. in Chemistry, or a closely related field.

* Postdoctoral research experience.

* Demonstrated track record of funding.

* Demonstrated impact on research field.

* Prior experience as tenured faculty member at a US institution or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

* Demonstrated experience mentoring students.

* Experience in obtaining mid- to large-scale collaborative external research funding.

* Committed to working with faculty members in advancing research and practice.

* Ability to work with a variety of student populations, stakeholders, and colleagues.

Rank Associate Professor Tenure Information Tenure-Eligible (TE) FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1.0 Work Calendar Academic Job Category Faculty Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay DOE Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date 8/15/2026 Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Lisa Arrotta

Executive Assistant

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Open Date 3/3/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Two Additional Documents Special Instructions to Applicant In addition to your CV and cover letter, please submit the following as the additional documents:

* Research Plans

* Teaching and Mentoring Statement

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