Description

The University of North Alabama invites applications for a tenure-track, assistant professor position in the Department of Chemistry and Physics beginning in August 2026. Salary will be commensurate with degree, rank and experience. The University is a fully-accredited comprehensive regional university, and the department offers an ACS-certified chemistry major. For additional information regarding the program and the department, refer to https://www.una.edu/chemistryandphysics/. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

Teaching duties will include quantitative analysis, chemical instrumentation and general or introductory chemistry. The successful candidate must demonstrate a dedication to excellence in teaching, a proficiency in the use and maintenance of a variety of analytical instruments, and a commitment to research that is appropriate for an undergraduate department. Participation in service to the university and student advisement are also expected.

UNA is an equal opportunity employer. We seek a wide range of applicants for our positions so that our core values will be affirmed.

Requirements

Successful candidates must have a PhD in chemistry. Candidates who are ABD will also be considered, provided the doctoral degree requirements are met by the time of the appointment.  

To apply for this position, please visit our Online Employment System at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/una/jobs/5111174/tenure-track-assistant-professor-of-chemistry. Applications will only be accepted via this system.  Applicants must upload at the time of application a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, and provide contact information for at least three academic/professional references.  

Transcripts are also required. Official transcripts for the highest degree attained are required of the successful candidate, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process. If any of your graduate hours in the relevant teaching discipline are taken from a degree(s) that is not your highest attained, an official transcript of that degree(s) must also be submitted. Electronic copies, if available, of unofficial transcripts may be attached under the attachment headings of Unofficial Transcript 1, Unofficial Transcript 2, etc. Electronic copies of unofficial/official transcripts may also be requested to be sent to employment@una.edu. If electronic copies of transcripts are unavailable, hard copies must be sent to: Human Resources, One Harrison Plaza, UNA Box 5043, Florence, AL, 35632 or brought to 601 Cramer Way, Room 226. Official transcripts must be sent directly to HR from the issuing school via email or postal mail to be considered official. Transcripts with a designation of “Issued to Student”, or with the student name listed as the recipient will not be considered official. Official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate prior to the start date of the appointment, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process. If you attended UNA, please click here to fill out an online, electronic transcript request form. Your transcripts will be delivered to HR and we will upload them to your application packet at no charge to you. For questions, please email employment@una.edu or call 256-765-4291 and select option #2. Selecting an option other than #2 will result in a delayed response.