Deadline
Mar 15, 2027
Closing in 147 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Permanent
Full or part time
Reference
N/A
Posted
Sep 16, 2026
Offered salary$60,000
About the role
University of the Virgin Islands Applicant Portal | Assistant/Associate Professor of Chemistry
Assistant/Associate Professor of Chemistry
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Position Details
Classification Information| Classification Description | |
|---|---|
| FLSA Status |
| Position Title | Assistant/Associate Professor of Chemistry |
|---|---|
| Position Number | 321011 |
| Department | College of Science & Mathematics |
| Job Description | The Department of Chemistry and Physical Sciences at the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) seeks to hire a full-time, tenure track professor at the Assistant or Associate level for Fall 2026. We seek faculty who will inspire and mentor students at all levels while ensuring high academic standards in a nurturing and learner-centered environment in keeping with our HBCU status. The successful applicant will teach undergraduate lectures and labs in multiple areas of chemistry, carry out an independent research program with undergraduate participation, advise and mentor undergraduates, and participate in university service and community outreach activities. The successful applicant will work productively with students and colleagues of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. The Department of Chemistry and Physical Sciences is one of four departments in the College of Science and Mathematics (CSM) serving majors in Chemistry as well as other STEM disciplines and in Nursing. The Department’s instrumentation includes an ICPMS, FTIR, LCMS, HPLC, fluorescence spectrometer, IC, electrochemical analyzer, and a GCMS. CSM fosters, supports and rewards excellence in teaching, research and service. CSM fosters, supports and rewards excellence in teaching, research and service. Our academic programs emphasize critical thinking, problem solving, written and spoken communication and other skills tailored to help students succeed. CSM is committed to helping students excel academically and achieve productive careers through programs in academics, research and community service. The College provides degrees in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Marine Biology, Mathematics, Physics, and Process Technology. Opportunities leading to degrees in engineering and medicine at affiliated universities augment our degree offerings. UVI is a publicly supported land-grant institution and a member of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Its mission is to educate and empower the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Caribbean and the world through an environment that promotes creativity, innovation and excellence in teaching, student learning, research, and community engagement. As a uniquely American, English-speaking institution within the Caribbean and circum-Caribbean, UVI’s role as a producer/venue of thought leaders is critically important to the US Virgin Islands, the wider Caribbean, and the World. UVI is a community that intentionally engages individuals with diverse backgrounds, talents, skills, ideas, and perspectives to weave a vibrant learning and working environment. Dr. Bernard Castillo ([email protected]) may be contacted if additional information is required. |
| Required Qualifications | Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry or Inorganic Chemistry. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college level. The ability to start an externally funded research program. |
| Physical Demands | While performing job duties, the employee will be required to stand, walk, sit, reach, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close, distance, and color vision and the ability to adjust focus. Work environment: The noise level in the work environment will probably be moderate. |
Posting Details
Posting Details| Posting Number | F245 |
|---|---|
| Location | St. Thomas |
| Position Type | Full Time |
| Number of Vacancies- part time | |
| Posted Salary | $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 |
| Advertised Job Duties | Successful applicants will be expected to teach a diversity of courses as well as carry out an independent research program, including undergraduates, that leads to peer-reviewed publications and external funding. Student mentoring in both research and academic activities during the semester as well as during summer research projects is expected. Other responsibilities include advising, and University service |
| Open Date | 02/24/2026 |
| Close Date | |
| Special Instructions to Applicant | Email is the preferred method of communicating with applicants at the University of Virgin Islands. You will be required to supply your email address during the application process. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCOMMODATION: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, anyone who needs an ADA accommodation for the purposes of employment should contact the Human Resources Office at (340)693-1410. For information about relocating to the US Virgin Islands, please visit the Virgin Islands Moving Center at: www.vimovingcenter.com |
| Internal or Externally Advertised? | External |
Reference Letters
References| Accept References | Yes |
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| Minimum Requests | 2 |
| Maximum Requests | 3 |
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Philosophy
- Research Statement
- Diversity statement
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