Job No. 159959
- Job Title:
- Associate or Full Professor Rank, Ohio Eminent Scholar in Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences
- Employer:
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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
- Location:
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Cincinnati , OH
- Posting Date:
- 28-Oct-2026
- Description:
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Job Overview
The Department of Chemistry in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Cincinnati seeks to fill the position of Ohio Eminent Scholar in Analytical Chemistry at the Associate or Full Professor rank.
Essential Functions
Teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in chemistry within the applicant’s area of expertise or as needed by the department.
Maintain a vigorous, externally funded research program that applies innovative approaches to address fundamental problems in mass spectrometry or related fields.
Advise graduate and undergraduate students.
Participate in relevant service to the department, college, and university through active participation in various committees such as but not limited to service on doctoral student committees, graduate admissions, and recruiting.
Collaborate on research in the candidate’s area of expertise across the university, including but not limited to the College of Arts and Sciences and the Colleges of Medicine and Pharmacy.
Minimum Requirements
Per the Ohio Board of Regents Eminent Scholars Program, Ohio Eminent Scholars must be new hires to Ohio universities and may not be currently employed within the State of Ohio.
Additionally, all of the following are required prior to effective date of appointment:
Ph.D. degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or in a closely related field.
Established research program in the area of mass spectrometry as evidenced by all of the following:
A successful record of securing two major, multi-year (minimum of 3 years) grants;
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Two years of doctoral or post-doctoral research experience in the area of mass spectrometry.
Application Process
In order to be considered for this position, applications must be submitted electronically via our online hiring system at https://jobs.uc.edu (search for requisition #104234). In addition to the online application, candidates should include:
a cover letter defining interest in the position
a current curriculum vitae
statement of the proposed research program (3 pages),
a statement of teaching plans (1 page),
a “Team Culture Statement” describing your perspective on building a positive team culture (1 page), and
contact information (telephone and e-mail) for three references.
Please use the ‘additional documents’ feature to include all these required items. We will begin reviewing applications November 1st and continue until the position is filled.
Proposed Start Date: August 15, 2027 or as negotiated.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
Competitive salary based on experience
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
Professional development & mentorship opportunities
- Contact information:
- University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
- Cincinnati, OH 45221
- United States
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