Faculty Jobs In Biomedical and Health Sciences (M-PACT)

The Department of Medicinal Chemistry in the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy seeks qualified candidates for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor. This position is part of the federally funded Michigan Program for Advancing Cultural Transformation (M-PACT) initiative. The mission of M-PACT, which is funded by NIH, is to achieve greater inclusive excellence in the biomedical and health sciences at the University of Michigan and beyond.

The successful candidate will have 75% protected research time and 25% teaching and service for the first 5 years of the appointment. They will be expected to build an independent, externally funded research program. Candidates must demonstrate a strong potential for leadership in research and professional activities and a strong commitment to the educational objectives of the graduate, professional, and undergraduate degree programs at the College. We are seeking someone who brings diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. Substantial effort will be dedicated to addressing health equity through inclusive excellence in the UM community, through the candidate’s research, teaching, and/or service activities.

Eligibility Requirements

● Applicants must have a PhD degree in chemistry, medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, or a closely related discipline conferred by July 1, 2026.

● Strong research background in chemical biology and/or medicinal chemistry, with a particular emphasis on those working in the area of chemoproteomics.

● A demonstrated track-record of promoting health equity within their field of study through their own research, teaching/mentoring, and/or service activities as well as a commitment to continue to promote health equity in the future through these and/or other activities.

● Never had a tenure-track faculty appointment in an institution of higher education.

● Meet the NIH definition of Early Stage Investigator (ESI) at the start date of their appointment (anticipated August 2026).

● Currently and will continue to be eligible for NIH funding throughout their time in the program.

● ORCID iD. If you do not already have an ORCID iD, you may register for one on the ORCID website.

About the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy

The U-M CoP was established in 1876 and was the first created within a state-supported University. In addition to the Pharm.D. program, the College has a B.S. in pharmaceutical sciences, M.S. in Integrated Pharmaceutical Sciences, and three Ph.D. programs. The College of Pharmacy was recently named one of America's top colleges by US News and World Report (currently ranked #2). For more information about UM-CoP, please visit:

How to Apply Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and CV, research statement, M-PACT statement, teaching statement, service statement, up to 5 reprints or pre-prints of publications, and 3-4 letters of recommendation, according to the specific application requirements and access the portal for submission at: The deadline for the application is January 15, 2026. Inquiries about this faculty search can be directed to the search chair Dr. Amanda Garner ([email protected]).

The Department of Medicinal Chemistry, the College of Pharmacy, and the University of Michigan seeks to recruit and retain a broadly diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve our varied constituents, and to maintain the excellence of the Department, College, and University. The University of Michigan, including the Ann Arbor, Dearborn, Flint campuses as well as Michigan Medicine, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. The University of Michigan 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, height, weight, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.