Assistant Professor in Organic Chemistry (Tenure - Track)

Department:

Chemistry

Location:

Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID:

R107572

Position Description:

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Louisville (UofL) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in Organic Chemistry, broadly defined, with start date of August 1, 2026. The successful candidate is expected to establish a vigorous research program, mentor Ph.D., M.Sc., and undergraduate researchers, and commit to teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

The University of Louisville (UofL) is a public research-intensive university with a Carnegie designation of R1. With a student population of more than 24,000, UofL is located in the city of Louisville, the largest city in the state of Kentucky. The Department of Chemistry, currently consisting of 20 faculty, has a strong undergraduate program with majors in both Chemistry and Biochemistry, as well as an excellent graduate program offering M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees. The newly renovated Chemistry Building houses many shared facilities, including 700 MHz, 500 MHz, and 400 MHz NMR spectrometers, an EPR with X-band and cryo data collection capabilities, and a single crystal X-Ray diffractometer. Additionally, the department is home to the Center for Regulatory and Environmental Analytical Metabolomics (CREAM), a high-resolution facility for mass spectrometry. Beyond the department, the university houses several other user facilities and research centers, including Micro/Nano Technology Center, Research Computing Center, Brown Cancer Center, and the Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research. UofL also has a highly research-active School of Medicine and the J.B. Speed School of Engineering for potential collaborations. In addition, UofL hosts teaching and learning resources to support innovative teaching practices, including the Delphi Center and the Belknap Academic Classroom Building fitted with modern active learning technology. The city of Louisville is home to a wide range of industries, such as polymers, catalysts, batteries, automotives, and advanced manufacturing companies.

To apply, please upload the following documents:

• Cover letter (max. 2 pages)

• Curriculum vitae

• Research statement (max. 5 pages, plus a 1-page executive summary)

• Teaching statement.

Arrange for 3 reference letters to be submitted by email to deptchem@louisville.edu.

The review of applications will start on October 10, 2025.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email atemployment@louisville.eduor by phone 502-852-6258.