Assistant Professor in Organic Chemistry

Position is covered by the Agreement between the University of Guelph and University of Guelph Faulty Association Unit 1.

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Guelph invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level. The anticipated start date of the position is December 1, 2026, or another mutually agreed upon date in 2026 or 2027.

The successful applicant will have a Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related field and a record of relevant, internationally-recognized research. They will have the pedagogic ability to reach and supervise undergraduate and graduate students, and a desire to inspire new generations of scientists. The candidate will be expected to develop an independent research program, with global impact, funded by Canadian and international agencies (i.e., NSERC, CFI, etc.), which may lead to industrial collaborations. Candidates with interests in organic chemistry, including synthesis, organometallics, bioorganic chemistry, polymers, green chemistry, and mechanistic studies, are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will be expected to devote significant portions of their time to both research and teaching within the Department. They will also be expected to participate in service.

Research Requirements

The application must include evidence of a consistent record of high quality, funded research, or strong evidence of the ability to attract funding for such. Evidence for this will include a record of submission and acceptance of conference presentations, high-quality peer-reviewed journal publications and/or patents. In addition, the candidate must submit a detailed research proposal which demonstrates their potential to establish an independent research career.

Teaching Requirements

The applicant will need to demonstrate their willingness and ability to lecture, examine, and develop course materials as needed for established and new courses at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum. Additionally, they will need to develop and deliver courses at the graduate level. If the candidate has previous teaching experience, a record of high-quality teaching based on formal teaching evaluations or awards will be viewed positively.

Service Requirements

All faculty participate in numerous service activities.

Application Process

If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page to be considered as an internal applicant. SuccessFactors: Career Opportunities (sapsf.com).

Assessment of applications will begin on September 1, 2026 and will continue until the position filled. Interested applicants should create an account on and apply for the advertised faculty position (Requisition ID#2440) by submitting the following materials (in an integrated single PDF file):

1. Cover letter
2. A curriculum vitae
3. A five-page research proposal in NSERC Discovery Program format (
4. A one-page statement on how the applicant will implement the principles of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity (EDI) in teaching, research, and scholarly work.
5. A one-page statement on the applicant's teaching vision and philosophy.
6. Contact information of three (2) referees
   • Please arrange with your referees to send their letters of reference directly to the department using the same address indicated below.

Applications should be sent to the attention of:

Dr. France-Isabelle Auzanneau

Chair of the Hiring Committee

Department of Chemistry

University of Guelph

Guelph, ON N1G 2W1

Questions about this position and/or application process may be directed to the Chair of the Hiring Committee, Department of Chemistry, at View email address on ca.talent.com.

Candidates selected for an interview may be asked to provide additional documentation including sample publications or a teaching portfolio.

Position Number: 10926463

Classification: UGFA - Professor

EEO and Inclusion Statement

The University of Guelph commits to fostering inclusive excellence through promoting Indigenization, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Inclusion is a core pillar of Our Time, our strategic plan, which pledges to “transform our human resources, governance and student services and practices across the University to enable us to recruit a diverse student, faculty and staff body and support them in achieving their personal, professional and scholarly goals.” The University commits to creating and maintaining “equitable work environments that empower us in our pursuit of student, faculty and staff success, research excellence, innovation and impact.”

The University of Guelph invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We strongly welcome and encourage applications from members of designated groups in employment, including Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, women, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons.

The University of Guelph is committed to ensuring all applicants have fair and equitable participation in the hiring process. If you anticipate needing medical accommodations during the recruitment or selection processes, confidential assistance is available on request by contacting Occupational Health and Wellness at View phone number on ca.talent.com. If you have any questions regarding accommodations or accessibility during the hiring process or for more information and support, please visit the University’s Occupational Health and Wellness or contact OHW at View email address on ca.talent.com.

Closing Date

September 1, 2026 or until a suitable candidate is found