Applicants should submit: 

• A cover letter 
• Curriculum vitae 
• Statement of teaching philosophy (up to 5 pages) 
• Research plan (up to 5 pages) 
• Contact information for three references

Your teaching statement should describe your teaching philosophy, approaches, and experiences, including how you support student learning and mentorship. In your research statement, please provide a summary of your proposed future research agenda as a faculty member. To apply, please submit your materials through Interfolio or University HR link. 
Review of applications will begin November 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.
 

The Department of Natural Sciences at the University of Michigan?Dearborn invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Chemistry, with expertise in Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology, or a closely related field. We are seeking an experimental scientist with a strong record of scholarly productivity and a demonstrated commitment to mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, particularly those pursuing pre-health and biomedical sciences.
The successful candidate is expected to establish and maintain a sustainable, externally funded research program that includes peer-reviewed publications and active engagement of undergraduate and M.S. students. Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration exist, including with programs in bioengineering and nanomedicine.  Start-up funds and a research lab will be provided.  The teaching load is two courses per semester (2:2), including organic chemistry, as well as graduate-level courses such as Biochemical Pharmacology. Development of new courses in areas such as Molecular Targets, Drug Discovery, or Drug Development is encouraged.
 

The University of Michigan?Dearborn is a comprehensive public university located in the Detroit metropolitan area. In line with the campus following the scholar - teacher model, UM - Dearborn was recently designated an R2 research institution.  The Department of Natural Sciences is a collaborative community serving about 650 majors in Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Biological Sciences, with a strong focus on pre-health and biomedical sciences.  Additionally, a Master of Science program in Biological and Biomedical Sciences was launched this fall.  We value high-impact, research-informed teaching and are committed to providing meaningful research experiences for a diverse, largely first-generation and Pell-eligible student body.
 

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology or a closely related field 
• Postdoctoral or equivalent research experience 
• Evidence of scholarly productivity and potential to secure external funding

• Experience in computational drug discovery or integrative methods that complement experimental research 
• Experience with interdisciplinary collaborations 
• Demonstrated commitment to effective, inclusive teaching and student mentoring at the undergraduate level
   

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Expected Start Date: September 1, 2026

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The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.