Assistant Adjunct Professor 2027-2028

Position title: Assistant Adjunct Professor

Salary range: $84,100-$93,000 Application WindowOpen date: October 2, 2026 Next review date: Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position description: The UCLA Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry (UCLA – Chemistry and Biochemistry) is seeking outstanding candidates for Assistant Adjunct Professor positions. Three Assistant Adjunct Professor positions are open in the Boyer/Cram/Libby Teacher-Scholar program. They honor UCLA Nobel Laureates Paul D. Boyer, Donald J. Cram, and Willard F. Libby, and recognize their many contributions to the advancement of chemistry and biochemistry. The Assistant Adjunct Professors are expected to serve for three years, with the initial appointment as Assistant Adjunct Professor being for one year and subject to renewal for the second and third years. Responsibilities include lecturing, conducting regularly scheduled office hours, writing and grading exams and problem sets, supervising teaching assistants, and conducting cutting-edge research with a sponsoring faculty mentor in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry. In particular, we are looking for an instructor who can assist with the teaching of both graduate-level quantum mechanics and graduate-level statistical mechanics, including facilitating computer experiments based on Python programming. In addition, we are also looking for candidates with an interest in teaching biochemistry, organic chemistry, and/or general chemistry courses. Qualified candidates should be recent Ph.D. recipients (Ph.D. earned 2022-2027) in chemistry or biochemistry and have demonstrated excellence in their previous research and teaching positions. We welcome candidates whose experience in teaching, research, and community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. All applications must be uploaded through UCLA Academic Recruit. Candidates should provide a cover letter, which includes the names of three UCLA Chemistry & Biochemistry faculty members whose research is of interest to them; a curriculum vitae; a summary of research accomplishments; and a statement of teaching philosophy. In addition, candidates must arrange for three letters of recommendation to be uploaded to UCLA Academic Recruit. The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry will begin reviewing materials on the submission deadline, 12/1/2026.