AREAS CURRENTLY RECRUITING
Modified: May 13, 2025
Biology Department
http://biology.uprm.edu
Send documentation to: Dr. Benjamín van Ee Smit, Director
E-mail: director.biol@uprm.edu
Assistant Professor
The University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus is currently seeking candidates for an Assistant Professor of Microbiology or a related field. The UPRM Department of Biology offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Biology, Industrial Microbiology, and Pre-Medical Studies, as well as a Master of Science in Biology. The department consists of approximately 43 faculty and teaching/research staff, plus administrative staff, and approximately 1,100 undergraduate and 50 graduate students. Our institutional mission includes education, research, and service. To learn more about the Department of Biology, please visit https://www.uprm.edu/biology.
Requirements: Applicants for this tenure-track, Assistant Professor position must have a Ph.D. in Microbiology, or a related field, from an accredited institution by the date of hire. Applicants must demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching and research, as well as effective oral and written communication skills in Spanish or English. Bilingual candidates are preferred.
For more information, visit the following link: 25-21 Assistant Professor – Biology
Marine Sciences Department
https://www.uprm.edu/cima/
Send documentation to: Dr. Ernesto Weil, Director
E-mail: cima@uprm.edu
Assistant Professor
The University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez Campus is currently searching for an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in Physical Oceanography to contribute to research and education within the interdisciplinary Department of Marine Sciences. Candidates with expertise in coastal processes, shelf-scale processes or open-ocean research are encouraged to apply. We are particularly interested in individuals with a strong background in modern Physical Oceanography techniques, coastal ocean modelling, physical drivers of tropical ecosystems, marine engineering as it is related to physical oceanographic processes, and use of AI and applications with industrial or socio-economic relevance.
Requirements: Applicants must have a Ph. D. from an accredited institution or its equivalent by date of hire. Postdoc experience is desired. This position will support research endeavors with expertise in the areas of physical, biological, geological and chemical oceanography. Applicants must provide a record of scientific research publications in Physical Oceanography or related fields, which indicates the candidate’s potential to establish and maintain a productive research program. Bilingualism (Spanish/English) would be considered a valued skill.
For more information, visit the following link: 25-19 Assistant Professor – Marine Sciences
Mathematical Sciences Department
https://www.uprm.edu/math/
Send documentation to: Dr. Omar Colón Reyes, Director
E-mail: omar.colon4@upr.edu
Assistant Professor
The Department of Mathematical Sciences of the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez is searching for candidates for the position of Tenure Track Assistant Professor.
Requirements: Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Statistics awarded by an accredited university prior to appointment or have completed all degree requirements by the date of hire. However, other areas such as Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematics Education and/or Computer Science will also be considered. The successful candidate must demonstrate potential for conducting research and writing proposals to secure external funding.
For more information, visit the following link: 25-07 Assistant Professor – Mathematical Sciences
Physics Department
http://fisica.uprm.edu/
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Assistant Professor
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For more information, visit the following link: Assistant Professor
Hispanic Studies Department
http://www.uprm.edu/estudioshispanicos/
Send documentation to: Personnel Committee
E-mail: cpeshi.rum@upr.edu
Assistant Professor
The University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus is currently seeking candidates for teaching and research in applied linguistics, with an emphasis on technical and scientific writing, as well as academic, digital, media, and multimodal literacy.
Requirements: Applicants must (1) hold a Ph.D. in Hispanic Studies, Applied Linguistics, or its equivalent by date of hire;(2) demonstrate excellence or the potential for excellence in teaching and research, preferably in technical and scientific writing, academic, digital, media, and multimodal literacy, bilingualism, and the use of the native language in research, as well as the ethical and academic application of human language technologies and artificial intelligence. Furthermore, candidates must (3) show potential and availability to conduct research in the aforementioned areas and teach core and service courses, such as academic literacy, academic, expository, and formal writing, among others. They should (4) provide evidence of a productive research trajectory, including peer-reviewed publications and aptitude for successful research proposal writing. Candidates must also (5) have excellent oral and written communication skills in Spanish. Additional consideration will be given to candidates with knowledge and experience in computer, data, and information technologies.
For more information, visit the following link: 25-13 Assistant Professor – Hispanics Studies
English Department
http://uprm.edu/english/
Send documentation to: Dra. Rosa I. Román Pérez, Director
E-mail: ingles.uprm@upr.edu
Assistant Professor
The English Department at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez is currently seeking a tenure-track appointment with experience in one or several of the following areas: cinematography, post-production, or animation and VFX starting July 1, 2025.
Requirements: The candidate must hold a Ph. D, MFA or an equivalent graduate degree is one of the following areas: cinematography, postproduction or animation and visual effects VFX at the time of the hiring. The candidate must have two or more years of teaching experience in areas related to animation and visual effects (VFX), prior experience in film production demonstrated through creative products (short films, documentaries, animated shorts, etc.); and evidence of competencies in the use of information and communication technologies required for teaching university courses in face to face, hybrid, and online modalities. The candidate must have the commitment and ability to develop external funding proposals for creative projects and research. Furthermore, the candidate must be a native or near-native speaker of Spanish and English.
For more information, visit the following link: 25-11 Assistant Professor – English – Cinematography
Assistant Professor
The Department of English at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez (UPRM) seeks applicants for a tenuretrack position at the level of Assistant Professor starting July 1, 2025.
Requirements: Applicants should have completed a doctoral degree in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, or its equivalent by the start of the appointment. Teaching, research experience, and publications are expected. Knowledge of Spanish is recommended. Preferred areas of expertise include a combination of Syntax, Pragmatics, Semantics, and Psycholinguistics. The candidate should also be able to teach theory and applied methods, work with inferential statistics, and demonstrate an ability to program that is appropriate to the standards of research in the discipline. Candidates whose teaching and research interests explore frameworks such as approaches in psycholinguistics to language acquisition, experimental syntax, and language processing are particularly welcome to apply. In addition, the applicant must be a native or near-native speaker of English.
For more information, visit the following link: 25-22 Assistant Professor – Linguistics
Humanities Department
https://www.uprm.edu/humanidades/
Send documentation to: Dra. Emilia Quinones Otal, Director
E-mail: emilia.quinones@upr.edu
Assistant Professor
The University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus is currently seeking candidates for a teaching and research tenure-track position in Philosophy and subjects in general and applied ethics.
Requirements: Applicants must hold a Doctorate in Philosophy or have completed all degree requirements by the date of hire. Candidates must have research and teaching experience in the appointment area, as well as oral and written command of both Spanish and English.
For more information, visit the following link: 25-06 Assistant Professor – Reopening
Psychology Department
https://www.uprm.edu/psicologia/
Send documentation to: Dra. Lizzie M. García, Director
E-mail: lizzie.garcia@upr.edu
Assistant Professor
The University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus is currently seeking candidates for teaching and research in the fields of clinical psychology or school psychology.
Requirements:
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in School Psychology or Clinical Psychology or have completed all degree requirements by date of hire.
- Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology or School Psychology (Ph.D., Psy.D., or Ed.D.), or have completed all degree requirements by the hiring date.
- A current psychologist license issued by the Puerto Rico Board of Examiners of Psychologists, or an EPPP certification, or a license that can be validated in Puerto Rico.
- Training or experience in quantitative and qualitative research.
- Evidence of publications and presentations in professional forums.
- Willingness to develop and submit proposals for external funding.
- Teaching experience at the graduate and/or undergraduate level.
- Spanish and English proficiency in oral and written communication.
- Experience in assessment and intervention with school-age populations.
- Training in the administration of cognitive, socio-emotional, and/or psychoeducational psychological tests.
- Willingness to supervise graduate and undergraduate students in clinical and school practice settings.
It is desirable, but not required, to have:
- Knowledge and skills in using technology for distance learning.
- Experience in community practice.
- Interpersonal skills and teamwork abilities.
- Experience providing mentorship at the graduate and/or undergraduate level (dissertations, research, and/or projects).
For more information, visit the following link: 25-25 Assistant Professor – Psicology
Chemistry Department
http://www.uprm.edu/chemistry
Send documentation to: Dr. Nairmen Mina, Interim Director
E-mail: director.quim@uprm.edu
Assistant Professor
The University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus is currently seeking candidates for teaching and research positions in Chemistry, with a specialization in Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Biophysical Chemistry, Bioinorganic Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, or Materials Chemistry.
Requirements: Candidates must possess a PhD degree in Chemistry, awarded by an accredited university prior to appointment, with a specialty in Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Biophysical Chemistry, Bioinorganic Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry or Materials Chemistry and at least one year of postdoctoral experience. In addition, they must present a plan for research and external funding and a letter with their teaching philosophy. Candidates will also need to be committed to serving the university’s mission and goals and have excellent communication skills in English and Spanish.
For more information, visit the following link: 25-24 Assistant Professor – Chemistry
