MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related discipline with evidence with a significant research program.
• Excellence in research as demonstrated by a strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• A strong commitment to undergraduate research and teaching is required.
• To be eligible for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor upon hire : The selected candidate must meet minimum qualifications shown above; must have earned rank of Associate Professor and demonstrated success in securing external grant funding if appropriate to the discipline.
• To be eligible for appointment at the rank of Professor upon hire : The selected candidate must meet minimum qualifications shown; must have earned rank of Professor and demonstrated success in securing external grant funding if appropriate to the discipline.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:

UNF seeks to attract faculty of the highest caliber, who are skilled in the scholarship of teaching, discovery, application, and integration of knowledge in biochemistry.

• Commitment to excellence in teaching undergraduate courses within the chemistry/biochemistry department curriculum.
• Strong commitment to mentoring and supervising research students.
• Demonstrated potential to establish an independent research program.
• Postdoctoral experience and evidence of teaching experience are preferred.

Required Licensure: N/A

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants may be required to upload additional documents based on their responses to the Foreign Influence Review questions.

• Passport (all pages including blank pages) and
• Form DS-160 (if ever submitted. If not, upload an explanation)

STATEMENT(S) OF UNDERSTANDING

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University’s policy, this position may also require a credit check.
The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator
Pursuant to Florida Statute 1010.35, this position requires additional information from all applicants seeking research or research-related positions prior to an interview or offer of employment. Applicants MUST fully complete the Foreign Influence Review section of their application. Additional documents (e.g., passport) may be required based on form responses.

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of North Florida invites applications for a nine -month, tenure-track or tenured faculty position in Biochemistry, at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. All ranks are encouraged to apply. We seek a collaborative and innovative scientist and educator who will contribute to our growing research and teaching missions.
UNF is a Carnegie R2 institution, reflecting our commitment to high-impact research while maintaining our tradition of excellence in undergraduate teaching. We are proud to support active faculty researchers and offer competitive, negotiable startup packages, especially for candidates with demonstrated grant success. The department is also conducting a simultaneous search in Organic Chemistry; scientists working at the interface of these areas are encouraged to apply to the position most aligned with their teaching strengths.
Research Expectations: Establish a research program, focusing on biochemistry related topics, that actively involves undergraduate students. This will include continually pursuing extramural grant support, disseminating research results in presentations at professional conferences, and manuscripts published in peer-reviewed journals. We are especially interested in candidates whose work complements areas such as drug discovery, disease pharmacology, bioinformatics, or computational biochemistry. However, we encourage applications with research programs across the biochemistry spectrum.
Teaching Load: Four–six courses per academic year, with a reduced load (two per semester) for the first three years. Continued course reductions are available for faculty with strong research productivity aligned with the UNF Strategic Plan .
Courses Taught: Biochemistry I & II both lecture and lab, lower-level courses (such as General Chemistry), and upper-level electives in the candidate’s area of expertise.
Mentorship and Service: Participate in departmental governance, advise and mentor students, and contribute to our service mission at the department, college, and university levels.
Anticipated Start Date: August 3, 2026
Working Hours: Varies
Supervision Exercised: Yes
About the Department: The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is a collegial, research-active unit that values both pedagogical innovation and scholarly achievement. Faculty have access to excellent research and teaching facilities, and we foster a culture of collaboration and student engagement. The Department offers chemistry baccalaureate degrees with concentrations in General Chemistry, Pre-medical Professions, and Materials Science and a Biochemistry baccalaureate degree. Master’s level degrees are offered in Materials Science and Biomedical Sciences, but other programs are being developed closely related to drug discovery and health research.
For more information about the department of Chemistry and Biochemistry visit: https://www.unf.edu/coas/chemistry/.