• Assistant Professor in Medicinal Chemistry…

    University of Michigan (Dearborn, MI)


    Assistant Professor in Medicinal Chemistry or Pharmacology

     

    How to Apply

    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 throughInterfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/175356) or University HRlink (https://careers.umich.edu/) .

     

    Review of applications will begin November 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

    Job Summary

    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.

     

    Who We Are

     

    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.

    Required Qualifications*

    + 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

    Desired Qualifications*

    + 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

     

    Modes of Work

     

    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 thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

     

    Additional Information

     

    Expected Start Date: September 1, 2026

     

    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 are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

     

    U-M EEO Statement

     

    The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

     

    Job Detail

     

    Job Opening ID

     

    269941

     

    Working Title

     

    Assistant Professor in Medicinal Chemistry or Pharmacology

     

    Job Title

    ASST PROFESSOR

    Work Location

     

    Dearborn Campus

     

    Dearborn, MI

     

    Modes of Work

     

    Onsite

     

    Full/Part Time

     

    Full-Time

     

    Regular/Temporary

     

    Regular

     

    FLSA Status

     

    Exempt

     

    Organizational Group

     

    Dbn Col Arts Sci Ltr

     

    Department

     

    Dbn CASL-Biological Sciences

     

    Posting Begin/End Date

     

    10/17/2025 - 10/31/2025

     

    Career Interest

     

    Instructional - Regular