What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Professor position at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse?
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UWL) http : / / www.uwlax.edu / Chemistry-and-Biochemistry / is seeking a dynamic teacher-scholar at the Assistant Professor level to join its top-rated program in August 2025. The department strives to maintain an inclusive and collegial working and learning environment for our faculty, staff, and students, and we welcome applicants who share our commitment to these values. Our new colleague will teach lecture and laboratory courses in the core curriculum along with advanced elective courses in their areas of expertise. Candidates with a background in inorganic chemistry (broadly defined) are encouraged to apply. Departmental needs include, but are not limited to, areas of catalysis, materials, nuclear, bioinorganic, and coordination chemistry. We seek a scholar to develop an active research program involving undergraduates. Laboratory research expertise, which may include interdisciplinary areas, is preferred. Our department and college maintain a large array of modern instrumentation resources, including research and teaching laboratories in the state-of-the-art Prairie Springs Science Center.
The following are required for all applicants :
- A Doctorate in chemistry or related field. ABD will be considered. The degree must be awarded by the end of the first academic year (May 2026)
- Research experience in chemistry or related field.
- Evidence of teaching and / or mentorship experience
- Ability to teach courses in general chemistry
Preference will be given to candidates with the following :
To apply for this 100% academic year (9-month) appointment, please submit the following :
Initial review of applications begins March 3, 2025; completed applications received before that date will receive full review.
We at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse believe that students, faculty, and staff are all enriched by our exposure to differing ideas, opinions, and cultures, and we strive to be a leader in Wisconsin's movement toward increased diversity and inclusiveness. We believe that employees from diverse backgrounds are critical to achieving excellence as a nationally recognized institution of higher education. We seek to recruit, retain, and develop the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and we strongly encourage applications from persons with varied backgrounds and experiences.
Note : Electronic submission of application materials is required. For additional information about this position and to apply, please visit https : / / employment.uwlax.edu
Please contact the Search and Screen Chair, Dan Grilley (dgrilley@uwlax.edu), if you have a special need / accommodation to aid your participation in our hiring process.
Employment will require a criminal background check. A pending criminal charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, UW-La Crosse does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction records.
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