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Tenure Track Assistant Professor - School of the Sciences - Chemistry
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A College Professor or Instructor teaches students beyond the high school level, including undergraduate and graduate students. Teaches subjects ranging from liberal arts (literature, history, languages) to sciences, mathematics, business, art., music or technology. Conducts research and supervises student research. Teaches at a public or private college, in a two year or four year degree program.
$87,549 / year median in Texas
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Tenure Track Assistant Professor - School of the Sciences - Chemistry Texas Woman's University United States, Texas, Denton Aug 19, 2026 Invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Chemistry. We seek candidates with expertise in Biochemistry, Chemical biology, or a closely related field who is committed to excellence in teaching, research, mentorship, and service. The successful candidate will be expected to : 1) teach undergraduate and graduate chemistry and science courses; 2) establish a nationally recognized research program; 3) mentor and guide undergraduate and Master's students in innovative research projects within our new state-of-the-art research facility; and 4) collaborate effectively within the division, college, and university, and 5) contribute to the division, college, and university through service. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a closely related discipline, postdoctoral research experience is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching expertise and research interests in biochemistry, biological chemistry, or related areas Texas Woman's University, an AA/EEO employer, provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected category, class or characteristic. All offers of employment will be contingent on the candidate's ability to provide documents which establish proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Positions at Texas Woman's University deemed security-sensitive require background checks and verification of all academic credentials. If you are a male between the age of 18 and 25, federal law requires that you must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. Under HB 558, enacted by the 76th Texas State Legislature, if you are currently of the age and gender requiring registration with Selective Service, but knowingly and willfully fail to do so, you are ineligible for employment with an agency in any branch of Texas state government. For additional information regarding registration or status, you can contact the Selective Service System at 847-688-6888 or www.sss.gov.