Associate or Full Professor Rank, Ohio Eminent Scholar in Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences

University of Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH, USA

Posted on Oct 28, 2026

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors

Faculty rank and compensation will be based on experience and academic credentials.

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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;

and

  • 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

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page.

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.

Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu.

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REQ: 104234