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Assistant Professor of Chemistry

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide:

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Unofficial transcripts are required upon application and official transcripts will be requested upon selection for hire.
  • Include a statement, not to exceed five pages, describing (other document):
    1. Your teaching interests, experience and philosophy; evidence of successful teaching at the college level; and understanding of inclusive teaching practices.
    2. Your research and scholarly activity agenda, including a summary of research experience and research plans appropriate for a predominantly undergraduate institution (other document).
  • Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)
  • Names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of at least three references who can specifically comment upon your teaching ability, experience, and professional preparation. Please include their relationship to you. (references)

Inquiries should be addressed to:
Dr. Samuel Alvarado
Associate Professor and Search Chair

Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before February 2, 2025.

Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.95%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits, go to:https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidefasl.pdf

Posting Details

Position Information

UW - System Position Title Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Business Title Assistant Professor
Major Department Code Chemistry and Biotechnology (J062100)
Appointment Type Faculty
FLSA Status Exempt
FTE (Percentage of Appointment) 100
Typical Working Schedule
M-F, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., depending on course schedule.
Hybrid or On Campus On Campus
Position Summary
This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track undergraduate faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong interests and ability to develop and teach courses in Physical Chemistry and other classes dependent on expertise and department needs such as polymer or materials chemistry. Opportunities exist for optional summer employment through teaching, research grants, internship supervision and other funding sources. Anticipated appointment date: August 25, 2025.

The department has 7 full-time chemistry faculty and offers American Chemical Society approved programs in Chemistry and Biochemistry along with programs in Chemistry Education and Biotechnology. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. The department’s instrumentation includes a dedicated chromatography laboratory, a SEM, UV-Vis spectrometers, a glovebox, a 400 MHz multinuclear NMR, a dynamic mechanical analyzer (DMA), an atomic absorption spectrometer, a FT-IR, a microwave reactor, a GC-MS, a ball mill, and a joint optics laboratory with the Physics Department, all of which will be housed in the new Science and Technology Innovation Center (SciTech) opening in January 2026. Additional information about the department can be found at http://www.uwrf.edu/CHEM/.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to:
  • Effectively teach physical chemistry and other courses as department need and/or applicant expertise dictates.
  • Develop an active research program in physical and/or polymer/materials chemistry involving undergraduate students.
  • Serve as academic advisor to undergraduate students.
  • Contribute to the department, college, university, and/or wider community through service roles.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Required Qualifications:
  • Ph.D. in Physical or Polymer/Materials Chemistry or a related field at the start of the appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience teaching undergraduate students.
  • Demonstrated potential for research involving undergraduate students.
  • Instrumentation skills appropriate to support an undergraduate physical and/or polymer/materials chemistry curriculum.
  • Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration with UWRF and/or external partners in industry, higher education, or the community.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences and commitment to working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number AAF01012
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 08/25/2025
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date 12/13/2024
Closing Date
Applicant Review Date 02/03/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide:

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Unofficial transcripts are required upon application and official transcripts will be requested upon selection for hire.
  • Include a statement, not to exceed five pages, describing (other document):
    1. Your teaching interests, experience and philosophy; evidence of successful teaching at the college level; and understanding of inclusive teaching practices.
    2. Your research and scholarly activity agenda, including a summary of research experience and research plans appropriate for a predominantly undergraduate institution (other document).

  • Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)
  • Names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of at least three references who can specifically comment upon your teaching ability, experience, and professional preparation. Please include their relationship to you. (references)

Inquiries should be addressed to:
Dr. Samuel Alvarado
Associate Professor and Search Chair

Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before February 2, 2025.

Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.95%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits, go to:https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidefasl.pdf
Legal Notices

EEO/AA Statement
UW-River Falls is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer subject to all state and federal regulations pertaining to non-discrimination based upon sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, age, arrest and/or conviction record, veteran or military status. All persons, especially women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.


Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of your identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the final candidates may be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
Title IX Notice
As required by Title IX and federal regulations, UW-River Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Questions about the application of Title IX may be referred to UWRF’s Title IX Coordinator at titleix@uwrf.edu; the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights; or both. For more information, please see uwrf.edu/titleIX.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies can be viewed at https://www.uwrf.edu/Police/Annual-Security-Report.cfm or call University Police at 715-425-3133 for a paper copy.
Criminal Background Check and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. Final candidates will be required to provide three professional references with at least one being a prior supervisor. Misconduct checks will be completed and a personnel file review for any University of Wisconsin or State employee within the past seven years prior to hire per UW System Administrative Policy 1275.
Other Notices

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  3. Unofficial Transcripts
  4. Other Document
  5. References
Optional Documents