Description
The UNT Chemistry Department invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the area of chemical oncology, to begin September 1, 2027. Applicants should have a record of research accomplishment and compelling ideas for building an independent research program in chemical oncology, defined as the application of chemistry research tools to the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of cancer and/or to the study of biological mechanisms underlying cancer. This position is part of a Biomedical Research Cluster Hire which aims to recruit five new faculty members with expertise in health- and cancer-related research—encompassing cancer biology, microbiome research, medical biophysics, and biomedical applications of AI—to the UNT College of Science in Fall 2027. For more information, see: https://cos.unt.edu/news/2026-unt-cos-seeks-expand-biomedical-research-through-faculty-hires.html. The selected individual will interact with researchers in the Department of Chemistry and in other academic units, including the BioDiscovery Institute and the Biomedical Engineering Department, contributing to planned growth in interdisciplinary health-related research at UNT. Development of a nationally and internationally visible, externally-funded research program is expected. The new faculty member will have access to substantial research support infrastructure in the Chemistry Department, including staffed NMR, X-ray diffraction, and high-performance computing facilities; a stockroom; and a shared instrumentation laboratory that houses a suite of equipment for chromatographic, spectroscopic, mass spectrometric, gravimetric, and microscopic analysis of samples. Contributions to undergraduate and graduate teaching (typically, one course per long semester) and departmental and university service are expected.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Chemical Biology, or a closely related field, and a record of peer-reviewed publications in chemistry or related fields.
Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.
Preferred Qualifications: Postdoctoral or equivalent research experience, and a record of peer-reviewed publications with strong relevance to cancer research.
The University of North Texas (UNT) is a Carnegie R1 research university and a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution and Minority-Serving Institution with over 45,000 students. UNT is located in Denton, a cultural hot spot on the northern edge of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the country. The UNT Chemistry Department is currently in a growth phase, with plans to hire up to five additional tenure-track faculty members in the next few years. Current research strengths include materials chemistry, computational chemistry, and catalysis, as well as a growing interdisciplinary emphasis on chemical biology. For more information, visit https://cos.unt.edu/chemistry.
For additional information and to apply for the position, visit the application link at https://careers.untsystem.edu/jobs/assistant-associate-professor-of-chemical-oncology-denton-texas-united-states (Posting Number 514910). Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research proposal, statement of teaching philosophy, and names and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
The University of North Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
