Assistant Professor - Organic Polymer Chemistry presso University of Hawaii, HI

About the Department

Title:                                 Assistant Professor, F3

Position Number:            Pending Position Clearance

Hiring Unit:                      College of Natural Science, Department of Chemistry

Location:                          Manoa

Date Posted:                    October 7, 2025

Closing Date:                   Continuous recruitment until position is filled. Review of applications will begin on November 3, 2025.

Salary Information:          Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Monthly Type:                  9 Month

Tenure Track:                   Tenure

Full Time/Part Time:        Full Time

Temporary/Permanent:   Permanent

Funding:                           General Funds

Other Conditions:  

This position is permanent, full-time (9-month), general funded, and tenure-track to begin approximately August 1, 2026 or as soon thereafter as possible.  Review of applications will be on November 3, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

Applicants who are ABD (all but dissertation) will be reviewed; however, degree requirements must be met by effective date of appointment.

Candidates are expected to establish a productive, externally funded research program in an area of Organic Polymer Chemistry and contribute to undergraduate and graduate Organic Chemistry teaching within the Chemistry Department. Research that is responsive to the strategic needs of the State of Hawaii and synergizes with existing areas of interest within the department and university will receive special consideration. Current faculty research interests can be found at: http://www.manoa.hawaii.edu/chem/

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Teach assigned undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Direct the research activities of undergraduate and graduate students in an area of chemistry.
• Participate on committees in charge of candidates for advanced degrees.
• Conduct research or undertake comparable scholarly activity.
• Serve on department and university committees.
• Perform related tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications 

1. Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related field from a college or university of recognized standing.
2. Demonstrated ability as a teacher. 
3. Demonstrated scholarly achievement.
4. Professionalism in meeting and conferring with others.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Graduate and/or postdoctoral research in organic polymer chemistry or a closely related field.
2. At least two years of postdoctoral research experience (or equivalent).
3. Demonstrated ability to effectively teach organic chemistry courses.
4. Demonstrated ability to effectively mentor a population of undergraduate and graduate students of various backgrounds.
5. Evidence of research productivity and potential for establishing a vigorous, funded research program in organic polymer chemistry.
6. Research interests that are responsive to the strategic needs of the University and the State of Hawai‘i.

To Apply:

Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach as a single pdf all of the required documents listed below:

• Cover letter
• Curriculumvitae, includingpublicationlist. 
• Statements that explain your research interests (max. 5 pages).
• A statement of teaching philosophy or innovative teaching strategies (max. 1 page).
• A one-page summary of startup requirements (with major equipment needs and an approximate budget), excluding personnel costs.
• Names and contact information (including email addresses & phone numbers) of at least three professional references. At least one of these references should be your current supervisor or an acceptable substitute with close knowledge of your current research program.

Official transcripts with proof of degree conferred will be required upon hire. 

Inquiries:  Prof. Marcus Tius, Department of Chemistry, [email protected]

Position Duties

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 Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
 
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