Assistant Professor of Chemistry University of Richmond

The Department of Chemistry in the School of Arts & Sciences at the University of Richmond invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Biochemistry at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in the 2026-2027 academic year.

Applicants should have expertise in biochemistry and/or chemical biology and demonstrate a strong commitment to mentoring a diverse and inclusive community of undergraduate students in both the classroom and in the research laboratory. A Ph.D. is required, and post-doctoral training is strongly preferred. We seek an effective teacher who will contribute to lecture and laboratories courses at the introductory and upper levels related to their areas of expertise, and will establish and maintain an active, externally funded research program involving undergraduates. The University of Richmond is a highly selective, private, primarily undergraduate institution offering ACS-certified degrees. The Chemistry Department graduates more than 45 chemistry and biochemistry and molecular biology (BMB) majors each year and is staffed with faculty who are committed teachers and active research scientists. Our excellent support staff, instrumentation, and modern facilities are conducive to the support of high-level teaching and research activity.

Applicants should apply online at and submit the following five documents: (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a cover letter, (3) a statement describing the applicant's research agenda, (4) a teaching statement, and (5) a consolidated file of academic transcripts. Involvement in and commitment to mentoring a diverse student body through inclusive pedagogies, both in the classroom and in the research laboratory, should be evident throughout the teaching statement and research plan. Candidates for this position may be asked, at a later date, to provide the names and contact information for three references who will be asked to submit letters of recommendation. Review of applications will commence Sept 12th, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Please contact Prof. Julie Pollock ( ... ) with any questions. For more information on the department and its programs, please visit .