Tenured Professor & Division Head - Chemical Biology & Medicinal Chemistry

Tenured Professor & Division Head - Chemical Biology &
Medicinal Chemistry 26-27

College/School/Unit: College of Pharmacy

Department: Division of Chemical Biology and Medicinal
Chemistry

Posted: Sep 2, 2026

Apply By: Open until filled

Description

The Division of Chemical Biology and Medicinal Chemistry (CBMC)
at The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy works at
the nexus of Chemistry and Biology to generate chemical and
biochemical tools to study mechanisms of cell signaling,
biosynthetic pathways, enzyme evolution DNA repair, and other
therapeutic targets for drug design. To advance this mission, CBMC
invites applications for a full-time tenured faculty position at
the Professor level who will also serve as Division Head effective
August 2027.

CBMC is a highly interdisciplinary and interactive group of seven
faculty members engaged in cutting edge research. The successful
applicant will engage in productive interdisciplinary research,
provide high-quality teaching, and actively participate in
university service.

Qualifications

Required qualifications include a Ph.D. in a relevant field and a
strong record of vigorous research accomplishments including a
career stage appropriate funded research program, and publications,
with a focus on chemical and molecular mechanisms of high
biomedical significance. Qualified candidates in research areas
that would be eligible for CPRIT (Cancer Prevention Research
Institute of Texas) and/or DPRIT (Dementia
Prevention Research Institute of Texas) Established Investigator
awards, are especially encouraged to apply. To ensure success and
longevity, competitive start-up packages are provided, with
potential endowment recognition for the successful candidate.

Candidates are also expected to teach core professional and
graduate courses in Pharmacy, including the Pharm.D. program,
develop and nurture a sponsored research program, supervise
graduate students, collaborate with other faculty, and have a
commitment to university and professional service. Additionally, we
seek applicants who have a desire to build collaborations with Dell
Medical School, the UT Austin Cancer Research Center, the
LaMontagne Center for Infectious Disease, and others. Furthermore,
the college has strong clinical partnerships with several medical
institutions across Texas, including the UT Health/UT San
Antonio.

Application Instructions

Interested persons should include a letter of interest; a detailed
curriculum vitae; a statement of research (including current and
planned funding); a statement of teaching philosophy and interests;
and the names and e-mail addresses of at least
three arm's length references for rank of Tenured
Full Professor. Applications received by December 1, 2026 will
be given priority review, but the position will remain open until
filled.

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.

To apply, visit https://faculty.utexas.edu/career/191095

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