The Department of Natural Sciences in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters (CASL) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Analytical Chemistry, with a preferred starting date of August 30, 2027. We seek a colleague who will develop a productive, externally funded research program, provide excellent teaching, and mentor undergraduate students.
Our multidisciplinary department offers programs in chemistry, biochemistry, biological sciences, environmental science, physics, and related fields. As an R2 research institution, UM-Dearborn values the scholar-teacher model, research-informed education, and undergraduate research experiences. The successful candidate will play an important role in strengthening the Analytical Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis area, including laboratory and instrumentation-based education, while supporting the continued development of its American Chemical Society (ACS)-approved chemistry program.
Research specialties within analytical chemistry are open, and may include spectroscopy, electrochemistry, separations, mass spectrometry, chemical sensing, bioanalytical or environmental chemistry, materials characterization, and emerging data-intensive methods. The successful candidate will be expected to seek external funding, publish peer-reviewed articles, present research at national conferences, and mentor students in research. The University highly values research involving both undergraduate and graduate students. Laboratory facilities and competitive start-up funding will be provided, and interdisciplinary collaboration is strongly encouraged.
The teaching load is 2:2 (two courses per semester), with opportunities to teach general chemistry, analytical chemistry, instrumental analysis, associated laboratories courses, and other undergraduate or graduate courses aligned with the candidate's expertise and departmental needs. Faculty are also expected to contribute to departmental, university, and professional service and to foster an inclusive, collegial, and collaborative academic environment.
This is an on-site position and expected to teach in various modalities.
Campus and Community Information
The University of Michigan-Dearborn was founded in 1959 on 200 acres of the original Henry Ford Estate in Dearborn, Michigan. As one of the University of Michigan's three campuses, we serve over 8,000 students and provide high-quality undergraduate, graduate, professional, and continuing education programs that embody the prestige of the University of Michigan name. Our mission is rooted in a commitment to Metro Detroit's well-being and diversity, fostering a caring, dynamic, intellectual, and socially welcoming environment.
UM-Dearborn utilizes the Boyer Model of academic scholarship. We distinguish ourselves by building and nurturing intentional, mutually beneficial partnerships with local industries, governments, and community organizations. Our faculty are recognized for their excellence in scholarship and teaching and are actively engaged in professional and academic service. UM-Dearborn offers ample opportunities for creative, collaborative research, practice-based learning, and community engagement through scholarly and educational partnerships. Faculty have the privilege of working closely with their students, 47% of whom are first-generation college students, 46% are Pell Grant-eligible, and 31% are students of color.
The average class size is 25 students, and 69% of classes have fewer than 30 students. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks UM-Dearborn among the best regional universities in the Midwest. In 2024, UM-Dearborn ranked the number-one regional public university in Michigan and third in the Midwest. The university is also recognized on Forbes' list of America's Top Colleges. For more information, please visit our website at www.umdearborn.edu.
Dearborn is a vibrant, diverse community centrally located within one of America’s largest business regions. The area provides a variety of urban, suburban, and rural environments within a reasonable commute, including Detroit, its suburbs, and Ann Arbor.
Qualifications
Required: A Ph.D. in analytical chemistry, demonstrated scholarly productivity and the potential to establish an independent, externally funded research program; the potential for effective undergraduate teaching in analytical chemistry and instrumental analysis; and a commitment to student research mentorship, collegiality, and service.
Preferred: Postdoctoral or equivalent research experience; expertise with modern analytical instrumentation; potential for interdisciplinary research and collaboration; undergraduate or graduate mentoring experience; and evidence of effective, and inclusive teaching.
Application Instructions
Please submit a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement that includes plans for student involvement, an optional Holistic Engagement Statement, and the names and contact information of three professional references through Interfolio.
Review of applications will begin on November 12, 2026 and continue until the position is filled; an offer of appointment will be made by April 1, 2027. The anticipated appointment beginning date is August 30, 2027. This appointment opportunity is subject to final approval by the academic unit.
All applications must be submitted via Interfolio; applications submitted through careers.umich.edu will not be reviewed.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The University of Michigan-Dearborn is unable to provide immigration-related sponsorship for this position.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
University of Michigan-Dearborn shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The University’s Non-Discrimination statement provides contact information for filing a complainant and the University’s Title IX Statement.
