Chemistry Professor Jobs in Texas
Chemistry Professor jobs in Texas are active across a large and diverse higher education market, with demand concentrated in research universities, community college systems, and private liberal arts institutions covering instructional, research, and tenure-track roles at all career levels. The highest volume of openings is in Houston, Austin, and Dallas-Fort Worth, where anchor institutions like the University of Texas system, Texas A&M University system, and Houston Community College maintain consistent hiring. The most in-demand specialties are organic chemistry, biochemistry, and analytical chemistry, reflecting both undergraduate instruction needs and research program growth. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Description
The Department of Chemistry at the University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in analytical chemistry, subject to available funding. We are particularly interested in candidates who will contribute to our higher education mission through teaching, research, and service. Applicants whose future research programs broadly align with the theme of analytical chemistry are encouraged to apply.
Successful candidates are expected to establish and sustain a vibrant research program; serve as dedicated teachers and mentors to our increasingly diverse students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels; and assist in the administrative and governance functions of the department, the university and the profession via service on committees, as appropriate. Applicants at the assistant professor level must have a promising research agenda, and a strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate student education and success.
The Department of Chemistry's mission is to provide all of our students with an innovative and forward-looking scientific education grounded in the fundamentals of chemistry. The department and University have state-of-the-art core facilities and we are ranked 16th best graduate program in the United States by US News and World Report (2023 ed.). We have a strong commitment to building and maintaining a supportive environment where all people can thrive. Learn more about the Department of Chemistry and key core facilities, including Mass Spectrometry, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, and the X-Ray Facility.
Qualifications
PhD in chemistry or closely related field.
Application Instructions
Complete applications should contain a cover letter indicating area of expertise, a curriculum vitae, a description of research plans, a teaching statement, and three confidential letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation will be requested directly from the letter writers through Interfolio.
The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Description
The Department of Chemistry at the University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in analytical chemistry, subject to available funding. We are particularly interested in candidates who will contribute to our higher education mission through teaching, research, and service. Applicants whose future research programs broadly align with the theme of analytical chemistry are encouraged to apply.
Successful candidates are expected to establish and sustain a vibrant research program; serve as dedicated teachers and mentors to our increasingly diverse students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels; and assist in the administrative and governance functions of the department, the university and the profession via service on committees, as appropriate. Applicants at the assistant professor level must have a promising research agenda, and a strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate student education and success.
The Department of Chemistry's mission is to provide all of our students with an innovative and forward-looking scientific education grounded in the fundamentals of chemistry. The department and University have state-of-the-art core facilities and we are ranked 16th best graduate program in the United States by US News and World Report (2023 ed.). We have a strong commitment to building and maintaining a supportive environment where all people can thrive. Learn more about the Department of Chemistry and key core facilities, including Mass Spectrometry, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, and the X-Ray Facility.
Qualifications
PhD in chemistry or closely related field.
Application Instructions
Complete applications should contain a cover letter indicating area of expertise, a curriculum vitae, a description of research plans, a teaching statement, and three confidential letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation will be requested directly from the letter writers through Interfolio.
The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in chemistry professor jobs across Texas.
- Earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in chemistry or a closely related discipline required
- Record of peer-reviewed research publications appropriate to rank and tenure expectations
- Prior college-level teaching experience in lecture and laboratory settings strongly preferred
- Ability to develop and teach undergraduate and graduate chemistry curriculum independently
- Grant writing experience and demonstrated potential to secure external research funding
- Familiarity with laboratory safety regulations and OSHA compliance standards for academic labs
Chemistry Professor Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a chemistry professor in Texas?
Becoming a chemistry professor in Texas typically requires earning a Ph.D. in chemistry or a closely related field from an accredited institution. Texas does not require a state-issued teaching license for college-level faculty, so the path runs through academic hiring rather than a licensing board. Candidates build competitiveness through graduate teaching assistantships, postdoctoral research appointments, and a publication record before applying to faculty openings at Texas universities or community colleges.
Which companies hire chemistry professors in Texas?
Employers hiring chemistry professors in Texas right now include Alamo Colleges District, University of Texas at Austin, and Dallas College, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Texas's scale and variety of higher education institutions, from flagship research universities to large community college districts, means consistent openings across the state throughout the academic hiring cycle.
Which Texas cities have the most chemistry professor jobs?
Austin, Houston, and Dallas have the most chemistry professor openings in Texas. Houston leads because of the University of Houston system, Texas Southern University, and a dense network of community colleges, while Austin's concentration of University of Texas campuses and Dallas-Fort Worth's large community college districts and private universities drive demand across those metros.
Are there remote chemistry professor jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Chemistry professor work is fundamentally tied to laboratory instruction and on-campus student engagement, which limits fully remote arrangements to a small subset of roles. About 100% of chemistry professor openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions are almost exclusively online-only lecture courses or curriculum development roles that carry no lab component.
How can I get hired as a chemistry professor in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is adjunct or part-time faculty instruction at a Texas community college, which typically requires a master's degree in chemistry and no prior full-time faculty experience. Large community college districts across Houston, the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and San Antonio regularly post adjunct openings that can build a teaching record. Moving from a postdoctoral research role or a secondary school science teaching position into a visiting or lecturer appointment at a Texas university is another common lateral path that opens the door to tenure-track candidacy.
Where can I find and apply to chemistry professor jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to chemistry professor jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly from the listing.
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