Asst Professor - Analytical Chemistry (forensic focus)
University of North Texas

Title: Asst Professor - Analytical Chemistry (forensic focus)

Employee Classification: Asst Professor

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Science

Department: UNT-Chemistry-121200

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.00

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The University of North Texas (UNT) is a Carnegie R1 research university and a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution and Minority-Serving Institution with a population of over 45,000 students. The Denton, Texas community combines close proximity to one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the country (Dallas-Fort Worth) with an intimate and culturally vibrant college town atmosphere. The UNT Chemistry Department consists of 29 faculty members, including 20 research-active faculty; over 100 graduate students; and approximately 200 undergraduate chemistry majors. The department is in a growth phase, having hired an endowed Welch Chair in Chemistry, two new Associate Professors, and five new Assistant Professors in the past five years, and with plans attain a core of 25 research-active faculty over the next few years. Our department has a strong culture of interdisciplinary collaboration, with specific strengths in materials chemistry, computational chemistry, and catalysis. New faculty have the opportunity to contribute to these areas, as well as interfacing with growing interdisciplinary programs in Chemical Biology and Chemistry Education. Further information about the department may be found at chemistry.unt.edu.

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

The UNT Chemistry Department invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of analytical chemistry, to begin September 1, 2025. Applicants should have a record of research accomplishment and compelling ideas for building an independent research program in analytical chemistry, with a strong preference for research with applications in forensic science. Candidates whose research complements or builds upon existing strengths in the department are especially encouraged to apply. The selected individual will interact with faculty, staff and students within the Department of Chemistry and in other disciplines, contributing to a strong tradition of interdisciplinary and collaborative research at UNT. Development of a nationally and internationally visible, externally-funded research program is expected. The new faculty member will also have opportunities to teach courses and direct student projects within UNT's FEPAC-accredited Forensic Science program, which serves undergraduate Chemistry, Biology, and Biochemistry majors. 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related field
• A record of peer-reviewed publications in analytical chemistry

Preferred Qualifications

• Postdoctoral research experience
• A record of peer-reviewed publications in the field of forensic chemistry and/or in forensic
  science journals

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Work Schedule:

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

* As your Statement of Research Interests, please attach a research proposal (suggested length: 3 pages)
* Statement of Teaching Philosophy (maximum of 2 pages)
* Names and contact information for three professional references - UNT will notify you before contacting them


Review of applications will begin November 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

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