Description
Summary:
The School of Integrated Sciences, Sustainability and Public Health (ISP) in the College of Health, Science and Technology (CHST) at the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) seeks to recruit a tenure-track faculty at the assistant or associate level with broad expertise in physical chemistry. The position will begin on August 16, 2026. The selected candidate will receive a competitive salary and access to the UIS Centralized Equipment Facility and labs to facilitate their research. The ISP is an integrated school encompassing biology, chemistry, environmental studies/sciences, and public health and candidates with teaching and research experience and interests in these areas will be given priority.
This is a full-time on-campus position, tenure-track academic appointment. UIS tenure-system faculty are expected to be available and engaged in the university community, with assigned professional responsibilities for teaching, scholarship, and service.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Teaching – A successful candidate should be able to teach courses (lecture and lab) in Physical Chemistry, as well as courses in the candidate’s areas of expertise or interest, with the priority of supporting the molecular science degree tracks (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, etc). We expect the person for the position to teach Physical Chemistry I, Physical Chemistry II, and Physical Chemistry Lab, undergraduate research, or courses in candidate’s areas of expertise that would attract other majors in ISP, and when appropriate, to contribute to the offering of General Chemistry, General Chemistry for Health Professions, or Computational Chemistry and Molecular Simulations. Teaching load is three undergraduate-level courses per spring and fall semester.
Scholarship – The position will continue research in her/his specialization and direct student research. The successful candidate will demonstrate plans to pursue external research funding. In addition, the person should welcome the opportunities to collaborate with other ISP faculty and serve on undergraduate and graduate research committees.
Service – The successful candidate will create new laboratory modules in Physical Chemistry, provide course-based undergraduate research experience, and help maintain the ACS program certification. We expect the new faculty member will have opportunities to engage in service at all levels from program to the profession.
Minimum Qualifications:
PhD or equivalent degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, or a related field.
Experience and qualifications commensurate with for the rank of assistant or associate professor.
Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, research mentorship of students, as well as community and professional engagement.
Application Deadline: 5:00 PM, Central Time, 01/11/2026
Minimum nine-month starting salary $65,000.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Application Instructions: Go to the Job Link: Career Site
Click the "Apply Now" button, create or update your profile, complete the online application, and upload a cover letter addressing your qualifications for the responsibilities of the position, current curriculum vita, statement of research interests, statement of teaching and mentoring philosophy, and unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Contact information for professional references will be requested later in the search process. Formal review of applications will begin soon after the application deadline, and continue until the position is filled or the search is terminated.
About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves approximately 4,000 students in 60 undergraduate programs of study, 41 minors, 44 graduate programs of study, 1 doctorate, 43 graduate certificates, coursework that leads to 8 ISBE endorsements. The academic curriculum offers students a strong liberal arts core, a wide range of professional programs, and close faculty interaction. Making the most of its location in the state capital, UIS is broadly engaged in public policy and service. Its diverse student body includes traditional, non-traditional, and international students. Twenty-five percent of majors are in 17 undergraduate and graduate online degree programs and the campus has received several national awards for its implementation of online learning. UIS faculty are committed teachers, active scholars, and professionals in service to society. The University emphasizes excellence in teaching, and faculty are also expected to provide a balance of scholarship and service activities to meet requirements for tenure and promotion. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at https://www.uis.edu and the school web page at www.uis.edu/isp.
About Springfield, Illinois: https://www.uis.edu/academic-affairs/about-our-springfield-community/
