Regular Faculty

University of Idaho

Regular Faculty

Location: Moscow

Division/College: College of Science

Employee Category: Faculty

Pay Range: $69,000 annually or higher commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.00

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
As part of the University of Idaho’s focus on sustainability, and the College of Science 2022 cluster hire focused on the response of biological communities to global change, Chemistry is seeking a collaborative faculty to join the College research infrastructure at the most pressing problems facing humanity over the next decades.

This Chemistry hire will be at the tenure track assistant professor level. We seek highly collaborative and interdisciplinary scientists to establish strong extramurally funded research programs that build on existing strengths and collaborations within the college and university. We are looking for an outstanding and motivated individual with expertise in the field of Green Chemistry. The position may be suitable for a chemist with interests in the environmental field, either from an analytical or physical perspective, or an organic/inorganic chemist with interests in the development of sustainable methods and materials, or with expertise in the biomedical field.

• Instructional duties encompass teaching 9 credits per year in Chemistry according to the needs of the department and as directed by the department chair. Advising undergraduate students is also part of the instructional responsibilities.
• Scholarship duties encompass the conducting of research in the faculty member’s field of study and the communication of the results through publications in refereed professional journals. It is expected that he/she will make bona fide efforts to raise funds for this research, primarily by writing proposals to funding agencies. The involvement of students is considered part of the research effort.
• Service duties include serving on institutional committees and participating in recruitment and retention events.
• Outreach duties encompass participation in activities related to community involvement, as well as serving on professional committees and reviewing manuscript and proposals. It may also involve conducting workshops.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry.
• Experience in a field of chemistry that is compatible with the descriptor Green Chemistry in any of the traditional fields of chemical specialization, including the development of sustainable methods/materials.
• A strong commitment to research and teaching.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Postdoctoral experience.
• A strong commitment and potential for collaboration with other UI College of Science faculty and/or National Laboratories.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:



Required Licensures, Certifications or other


Posting Number: F001053P

Posting Date: 08/19/2022

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
First review/consideration will be given to applications received on or before October 1st, 2022.

Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.



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