Klein Distinguished Professor of Chemistry - University of North Carolina at Charlotte (Charlotte, NC)
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The University of North Carolina at Charlotte seeks a Klein Distinguished Professor of Chemistry
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Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
The Position:
Applications and nominations are sought for the position of Klein Distinguished Professor of Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, specializing in the field of AI/ML-Driven Materials Discovery and Validation/Implementation. This 9-month appointment will begin on August 11, 2027. The position is available at either the associate professor rank (Distinguished Scholar) or the full professor rank (Distinguished Professor).
To Apply:
This search is being conducted in partnership with Summit Search Solutions, Inc. For full consideration, apply by January 4, 2027. A confidential review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled.
For the initial screening, candidates must submit: 1) letter of interest addressing the qualifications for the position and fit for the program; 2) a current curriculum vitae; 3) list of current, pending and other support; and 4) a summary of your anticipated major Equipment, Facilities and Space needs. Refer to our blog on strengthening application materials and letters of interest here.
Candidates who advance in the search will be asked to provide: 5) a research vision statement outlining long-term research goals, plans for securing external funding, and opportunities for internal collaboration and/or external partnerships where applicable; 6) a statement of teaching and mentorship experience; and 7) contact information for five professional references (references will only be contacted for candidates who advance to on-campus interviews).
Please Note: Any interested candidates should contact Summit Solutions directly. Contacting the University of North Carolina at Charlotte will only delay consideration of your qualifications.
This position is subject to research-security screening. As part of the application, applicants must disclose, either in their CV or in a separate document submitted with the application, all current appointments or affiliations with foreign institutions or organizations, foreign research support, and ongoing research collaborations with foreign institutions, organizations, or their personnel. Before candidates advance to an on-campus interview, the university will review this information and other publicly available information for relationships involving institutions on the current Section 1286 list and any other applicable U.S. restricted-party lists. A disclosed or identified relationship does not automatically disqualify a candidate. As a condition of employment, a selected candidate must resolve any relationship the university determines would violate applicable law or sponsor requirements or materially impair the candidate’s or the university’s eligibility for federal funding.
The anticipated start date is August 11, 2027. The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree and submit to a criminal background check.
To make inquiries or nominations, contact:
Arasi Adkins, MA
Senior Consultant
Summit Search Solutions, Inc.
336-693-7612
aadkins@summitsearchsolutions.com
The University of North Carolina is committed to equality of educational and employment opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on any protected status.
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte seeks a Klein Distinguished Professor of Chemistry
Click here to view position profile: https://summitsearchsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/UNC_Charlotte_Klein_DistinguishedProf_Chemistry_Profile.pdf
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
The Position:
Applications and nominations are sought for the position of Klein Distinguished Professor of Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, specializing in the field of AI/ML-Driven Materials Discovery and Validation/Implementation. This 9-month appointment will begin on August 11, 2027. The position is available at either the associate professor rank (Distinguished Scholar) or the full professor rank (Distinguished Professor).
To Apply:
This search is being conducted in partnership with Summit Search Solutions, Inc. For full consideration, apply by January 4, 2027. A confidential review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled.
For the initial screening, candidates must submit: 1) letter of interest addressing the qualifications for the position and fit for the program; 2) a current curriculum vitae; 3) list of current, pending and other support; and 4) a summary of your anticipated major Equipment, Facilities and Space needs. Refer to our blog on strengthening application materials and letters of interest here.
Candidates who advance in the search will be asked to provide: 5) a research vision statement outlining long-term research goals, plans for securing external funding, and opportunities for internal collaboration and/or external partnerships where applicable; 6) a statement of teaching and mentorship experience; and 7) contact information for five professional references (references will only be contacted for candidates who advance to on-campus interviews).
Please Note: Any interested candidates should contact Summit Solutions directly. Contacting the University of North Carolina at Charlotte will only delay consideration of your qualifications.
This position is subject to research-security screening. As part of the application, applicants must disclose, either in their CV or in a separate document submitted with the application, all current appointments or affiliations with foreign institutions or organizations, foreign research support, and ongoing research collaborations with foreign institutions, organizations, or their personnel. Before candidates advance to an on-campus interview, the university will review this information and other publicly available information for relationships involving institutions on the current Section 1286 list and any other applicable U.S. restricted-party lists. A disclosed or identified relationship does not automatically disqualify a candidate. As a condition of employment, a selected candidate must resolve any relationship the university determines would violate applicable law or sponsor requirements or materially impair the candidate’s or the university’s eligibility for federal funding.
The anticipated start date is August 11, 2027. The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree and submit to a criminal background check.
To make inquiries or nominations, contact:
Arasi Adkins, MA
Senior Consultant
Summit Search Solutions, Inc.
336-693-7612
aadkins@summitsearchsolutions.com
The University of North Carolina is committed to equality of educational and employment opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on any protected status.
Institution: University of North Carolina at Charlotte
This is a full time position
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