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Position Summary:
The Department of Physical Sciences in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Chemistry, starting January 2027. ENMU seeks candidates with expertise in Biochemistry and a desire to engage in biomedical research. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and the ability to establish a collaborative research program that engages students in applied and/or basic research. The Department offers bachelor’s degrees in Aviation Science, Biochemistry and Chemistry, Environmental Science, and a master’s degree in Chemistry. The Department has up-to-date classroom and research space in the Science Building and the recently renovated ($23 million) Roosevelt Science Center, as well as major instrumentation to support teaching and research (e.g., NMR, LC-MS, HPLC, GC-MS, XRF, XRD, and new spectrometers including fluorescence, IR, and UV-vis). This position is a residential appointment, and campus presence is required. Review of applications will begin in mid-September and continue until the position is filled.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach lectures and laboratories for Biochemistry and related courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Collaborate with the university’s other programs, including in Animal Science, Biology, Environmental Science, and Forensic Science.
- Establish an active biomedical research program that is fundable through the NIH-INBRE program and that provides training and research experiences for undergraduate and graduate students.
- Seek and obtain extramural funding to support research efforts.
- Support undergraduate and graduate research through directing and mentoring student research projects, including participation in and chairing of thesis committees.
- Maintain appropriate service to the department, college, and university, including service on departmental, college, and university committees, assisting with department recruitment and retention efforts, maintaining major instruments, and advising students.
- Regular and predictable attendance required.
Minimum Job Requirements:
Ph.D. in Chemistry with expertise in Biochemistry or a related field. ABDs will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
- Expertise in biomedical research.
- University-level teaching experience.
- Experience in online teaching.
- Experience in HPLC and LC-MS, and training users for HPLC and LC-MS.
- Demonstrated experience with grant writing and funding.
- Experience in teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate student research.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Commitment to excellence in teaching and a willingness to teach using traditional, hybrid, or online distance learning technologies.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to collaboration and working as part of a team to visualize, plan, deliver, assess, and redirect programs as needed.
- Clear plans for an active research program.
Physical Demand and Working Conditions:
- Work is sedentary in nature with a maximum weight of 25 pounds to lift and carry.
- Work during normal work hours and may include weekend and evening hours.
- Work requires reaching, handling of objects with hands and/or fingers, talking, and/or hearing, and seeing.
- Work may involve exposure to health hazards through the use of chemicals and instruments in the teaching and research laboratories.
Essential Functions: [As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, minimum job requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities, physical demands, and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]
Additional Information
Date Available:
Application Review Date:
Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.
Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application.
Required Documents:
- Letter of interest
- Curriculum vitae
- Contact information for three references (blind or off-list reference checks may be conducted on finalists)
- Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes)
Equal Employment Opportunity /Title IX/IPRA. Eastern New Mexico University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (575) 562-2115. New Mexico is an open records state; therefore, ENMU complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Any concerns regarding sex discrimination should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator at either titleix.coordinator@enmu.eu, (575) 562-2235, or Curry Hall Office 127, 1500 S Avenue K, Portales, NM 88130. Requests for inspection of public records should be sent to planning.analysis@enmu.edu. For any other inquiries, please contact Human Resources at (575) 562-2115 or e-mail ENMU.HRrecruiter@enmu.edu.
Insurance
Insurance for Eastern New Mexico University is offered through the New Mexico Public Schools Insurance Authority. High coverage and low coverage options are offered for medical and dental insurance so employees can choose the plan that’s right for them.
- Health insurance is offered through both Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico and the Presbyterian Health Plan.
- Dental insurance is offered through United Concordia, Delta Dental, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental.
- Vision insurance is offered through Davis Vision.
- Life insurance is offered through Standard Life Insurance Company and UNUM Life Insurance Company.
Retirement
Eastern New Mexico University participates with the New Mexico Educational Retirement Board (NMERB), Social Security, and Medicare. The University also offers supplemental retirement plans. 403b and 457b plans are available through TIAA/CREF, AIG VALIC, Roth 403b and 457b plans are also available through TIAA/CREF.
Paid Time Off
Faculty will receive 5 personal days a year and 48 hours a semester for sick leave.
Employee Educational Assistance Plan
Eastern New Mexico University offers a tuition waiver for regular employees and retirees. This program waives the tuition for three courses (up to nine credit hours) per semester. Employees' spouses or children may be eligible to use the tuition waiver during any semester that it is not being used by the employee.
Position Overview
Position Summary:
The Department of Physical Sciences in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Chemistry, starting January 2027. ENMU seeks candidates with expertise in Biochemistry and a desire to engage in biomedical research. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and the ability to establish a collaborative research program that engages students in applied and/or basic research. The Department offers bachelor’s degrees in Aviation Science, Biochemistry and Chemistry, Environmental Science, and a master’s degree in Chemistry. The Department has up-to-date classroom and research space in the Science Building and the recently renovated ($23 million) Roosevelt Science Center, as well as major instrumentation to support teaching and research (e.g., NMR, LC-MS, HPLC, GC-MS, XRF, XRD, and new spectrometers including fluorescence, IR, and UV-vis). This position is a residential appointment, and campus presence is required. Review of applications will begin in mid-September and continue until the position is filled.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach lectures and laboratories for Biochemistry and related courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Collaborate with the university’s other programs, including in Animal Science, Biology, Environmental Science, and Forensic Science.
- Establish an active biomedical research program that is fundable through the NIH-INBRE program and that provides training and research experiences for undergraduate and graduate students.
- Seek and obtain extramural funding to support research efforts.
- Support undergraduate and graduate research through directing and mentoring student research projects, including participation in and chairing of thesis committees.
- Maintain appropriate service to the department, college, and university, including service on departmental, college, and university committees, assisting with department recruitment and retention efforts, maintaining major instruments, and advising students.
- Regular and predictable attendance required.
Minimum Job Requirements:
Ph.D. in Chemistry with expertise in Biochemistry or a related field. ABDs will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
- Expertise in biomedical research.
- University-level teaching experience.
- Experience in online teaching.
- Experience in HPLC and LC-MS, and training users for HPLC and LC-MS.
- Demonstrated experience with grant writing and funding.
- Experience in teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate student research.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Commitment to excellence in teaching and a willingness to teach using traditional, hybrid, or online distance learning technologies.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to collaboration and working as part of a team to visualize, plan, deliver, assess, and redirect programs as needed.
- Clear plans for an active research program.
Physical Demand and Working Conditions:
- Work is sedentary in nature with a maximum weight of 25 pounds to lift and carry.
- Work during normal work hours and may include weekend and evening hours.
- Work requires reaching, handling of objects with hands and/or fingers, talking, and/or hearing, and seeing.
- Work may involve exposure to health hazards through the use of chemicals and instruments in the teaching and research laboratories.
Essential Functions: [As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, minimum job requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities, physical demands, and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]
Additional Information
Date Available:
Application Review Date:
Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.
Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application.
Required Documents:
- Letter of interest
- Curriculum vitae
- Contact information for three references (blind or off-list reference checks may be conducted on finalists)
- Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes)
Equal Employment Opportunity /Title IX/IPRA. Eastern New Mexico University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (575) 562-2115. New Mexico is an open records state; therefore, ENMU complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Any concerns regarding sex discrimination should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator at either titleix.coordinator@enmu.eu, (575) 562-2235, or Curry Hall Office 127, 1500 S Avenue K, Portales, NM 88130. Requests for inspection of public records should be sent to planning.analysis@enmu.edu. For any other inquiries, please contact Human Resources at (575) 562-2115 or e-mail ENMU.HRrecruiter@enmu.edu.
Insurance
Insurance for Eastern New Mexico University is offered through the New Mexico Public Schools Insurance Authority. High coverage and low coverage options are offered for medical and dental insurance so employees can choose the plan that’s right for them.
- Health insurance is offered through both Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico and the Presbyterian Health Plan.
- Dental insurance is offered through United Concordia, Delta Dental, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental.
- Vision insurance is offered through Davis Vision.
- Life insurance is offered through Standard Life Insurance Company and UNUM Life Insurance Company.
Retirement
Eastern New Mexico University participates with the New Mexico Educational Retirement Board (NMERB), Social Security, and Medicare. The University also offers supplemental retirement plans. 403b and 457b plans are available through TIAA/CREF, AIG VALIC, Roth 403b and 457b plans are also available through TIAA/CREF.
Paid Time Off
Faculty will receive 5 personal days a year and 48 hours a semester for sick leave.
Employee Educational Assistance Plan
Eastern New Mexico University offers a tuition waiver for regular employees and retirees. This program waives the tuition for three courses (up to nine credit hours) per semester. Employees' spouses or children may be eligible to use the tuition waiver during any semester that it is not being used by the employee.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in chemistry professor jobs.
- Ph.D. in chemistry or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution
- Evidence of an active, externally funded or fundable research program
- Demonstrated teaching effectiveness at the undergraduate or graduate level
- Record of peer-reviewed publications in chemistry journals
- Experience mentoring undergraduate or graduate research students
- Ability to develop and teach courses in general, organic, or analytical chemistry
Tips for Your Chemistry Professor Job Search
Match your research statement to the department
Read each department's current faculty profiles before applying. Highlight how your research program fills a gap or complements existing work. Generic research statements that ignore the department's actual strengths are the most common reason strong candidates get cut early.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists chemistry professor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a teaching demonstration beforehand
Most tenure-track searches require a 45- to 60-minute teaching demonstration for a sophomore-level course. Prepare this well before you get an on-campus invite. Candidates who build it from scratch during interview week consistently underperform those who rehearse it multiple times in advance.
Address adjunct gaps strategically on your CV
If your record includes several adjunct or visiting positions, group them clearly and emphasize any independent research, grants, or curriculum development you led during those roles. Search committees read gaps as narrative, so control that narrative explicitly in your cover letter.
Negotiate startup funds before accepting an offer
Salary is often less flexible than startup packages at research institutions. Ask specifically about lab setup funds, graduate student lines, and course release in year one. These terms are negotiable at the offer stage and much harder to secure after you've accepted.
Chemistry Professor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most chemistry professors?
The companies hiring the most chemistry professors right now include University of Florida, Ivy Tech Community College, and Prince George's Community College, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Research universities and community colleges account for the majority of active postings at any given time.
How many chemistry professor jobs are remote?
About 13% of chemistry professor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which is lower than most academic fields because of lab instruction requirements. Online-only institutions and distance-education programs in chemistry theory or general education courses tend to offer the highest share of remote arrangements.
How do you become a chemistry professor?
Becoming a chemistry professor starts with completing a Ph.D. in chemistry, followed by one or more postdoctoral research appointments to build your publication record and establish an independent research direction. From there, you apply to faculty positions, submit a full academic application package including a research statement and teaching philosophy, and compete through a formal search process that typically ends with an on-campus interview.
Can you get hired as a chemistry professor without much experience?
Entry-level faculty roles, including visiting assistant professor and lecturer positions, are specifically designed for candidates early in their academic careers. Strong postdoctoral research output, even from a single productive postdoc, can compensate for a shorter teaching record at research-focused institutions. Community colleges and teaching-focused universities weigh demonstrated classroom experience more heavily and are often more accessible for candidates with limited prior faculty appointments.
What does the chemistry professor interview process look like?
Most tenure-track searches begin with a screening call or video interview focused on research and teaching fit. Finalists are invited to campus for a full day or two that includes a research seminar, a teaching demonstration for an undergraduate course, individual meetings with faculty and the department chair, and sometimes a meeting with graduate students. A formal offer follows a faculty vote and administrative approval.
Where can I find and apply to chemistry professor jobs?
You can find and apply to chemistry professor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and research focus, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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