Job Description

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The University of Vermont's Department of Chemistry in The College of Arts & Sciences invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, starting in the fall semester of 2026. We seek a creative chemist with expertise in Organic Chemistry to undertake an outstanding program of research leading to peer-reviewed scholarly publications and extramural funding for that research. The ideal candidate will develop an internationally recognized research program in organic chemistry, with a preference for synthetic/medicinal chemistry. Applicants will be expected to teach, advise, and mentor graduate and undergraduate students. A Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience in chemistry or a related field are expected.
Our department has an active Ph.D. program and research faculty engaged in a range of interdisciplinary activities. In addition to the Chemistry Ph.D. program, department faculty draw graduate students from interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs in: Cellular, Molecular and Biomedical Sciences; Materials Science; Neuroscience; and Physics. The department occupies modern teaching and research facilities, has a full complement of state-of-the-art instrumentation and hosts the Agilent Laboratory for Chemical Analysis. UVM is also the home of the Vermont Advanced Computing Center, a research facility with both high-performance CPU and GPU clusters. The Larner College of Medicine is a short (
5 minutes) walk from the Department of Chemistry. This College hosts research groups with expertise in fundamental and applied biomedical science, along with facilities that could aid the development of a biomedical or medicinal research program within the Department of Chemistry. Collaborative research across the UVM colleges is common and encouraged.
For more detailed information about us, visit our web pages at the Department of Chemistry's website, https://www.uvm.edu/cas/chemistry; the College of Arts & Sciences' website, www.uvm.edu/cas; and the University of Vermont's website, www.uvm.edu.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate should:

• Hold a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry or in a related discipline;
• Show promise toward developing a competitively funded research program;
• Have the capacity to teach undergraduate and graduate courses ranging from entry-level organic chemistry to an area of the candidate's expertise;
• Be able to successfully mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate master's and doctoral students, in addition to providing professional contributions and service.
• Have the potential to contribute to the advancement of Our Common Ground principles (see below) in the department.

Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will assume a range of responsibilities that include:

• Maintaining an active research program, securing external funding, and publishing in peer-reviewed journals;
• Teaching and advising in the department's undergraduate and graduate programs;
• Collaborating with Department of Chemistry faculty in governance, program development, scholarship, and service;
• Serving as an active member of relevant scholarly societies and/or professional associations;
• Engaging in service and outreach activities at the college, university, regional, state, national and international levels.
• Contribute to efforts that advance Our Common Ground values (see below).

Candidates must apply online at www.uvmjobs.com. Applicants are asked to include:

• a cover letter that describes your interest in the position at the University of Vermont.
• a curriculum vitae (CV).
• proposed research plans with a focus on three projects (6-12 pages recommended).
• a teaching statement describing approach, philosophy and interests (1-2 pages recommended).
• A statement that describes how you would support UVM's Our Common Ground Principles to foster a more inclusive environment (1-2 pages recommended).
• contact information for three professional references. The reference providers will be emailed information to upload their letters

The anticipated start date is August 17, 2026. Preferred consideration will be given to applications received by October 1, 2025. Address questions to Professor Matthias Brewer (matthias.brewer@uvm.edu).
The University
Since 1791, the University of Vermont has worked to move humankind forward. Today, UVM is a Public Ivy and top 100 research university of a perfect size, large enough to offer a breadth of ideas, resources, and opportunities, yet small enough to enable close faculty-student mentorship across all levels of study, from bachelor's to M.D. programs. Here, students' educational experience and activities are enriched by our location - from the energy and innovation of Burlington to the forests, farms, and independent spirit of Vermont. UVM provides students endless ways to explore the world, challenge ideas, and dig in on the most pressing issues of our time.
The College
In the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), students experience the connectedness and accessibility of a small liberal arts college within a high caliber public research institution. Whether students are pursuing the Fine Arts, the Humanities, Natural Science and Mathematics or Social Sciences, they have a place here, in the College of Arts and Sciences' academic ecosystem.
The Community
UVM is located in Burlington, Vermont, which is rated as one of the best small cities in the country. The greater Burlington area has an increasingly diverse population of about 225,000 and enjoys a panoramic setting on the shore of Lake Champlain, between the Green Mountains of Vermont and the Adirondack Mountains of New York State. The surrounding area provides an environment rich in cultural, civic and recreational activities. Vermont has a deep history of social activism and political participation. It offers many opportunities for collaborative partnerships in community and state-wide human service and social change organizations in multiple fields of practice, including state agencies.
The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM's mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through their teaching, service, research, scholarship, or creative arts.
The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.
Anticipated pay starting at: $85,000
Anticipated Pay Range
Job Location Burlington, Vermont, United States
Job Open Date 06/26/2025
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Position Information
Posting Number F3404PO
Department Chemistry/52090
Advertising/Posting Title Assistant Professor in Organic Chemistry
FLSA Exempt
Position Number 00027568
Employee FTE 1.0
Employee Term (months) 9
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents * Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Other Document (7)
• Teaching Statement
• Research Statement

Optional Documents * Resume

• Other Document (1)
• Other Document (2)
• Other Document (3)

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