Assistant Professor of Biochemistry

Duties And Responsibilities

• Contribute to the vibrant curriculum of the department at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, teaching up to 15 contact hours per year (12 in the first year), with courses in biochemistry and in additional area(s) of specialty.
• Establish and maintain an active and productive research program, integrate undergraduate and master’s students into research, actively seek extramural funding, and effectively participate in departmental/university and professional service.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience in biochemistry or related fields.
• Show potential for success in teaching and research in a predominantly undergraduate liberal arts setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least two years of post-doctoral research experience (at the time of application) that broadens the candidate’s expertise.
• Experience teaching and mentoring undergraduates in both classroom and laboratory settings.

Physical Requirements And/or Unusual Work Hours

Some classes are taught in the evenings.

Special Message To Applicants

To apply, please visit Villanova’s job portal (https://jobs.villanova.edu/). Review of applications will begin September 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled, and the starting date is expected to be August 2027. Applications Must Be Submitted Online And Include Cover letter Complete curriculum vitae Teaching statement (teaching philosophy and methods, outcomes, goals, and development activities, if applicable) Proposed research statement that demonstrates potential for high-quality scholarship while involving undergraduate and master’s students. Should include any necessary instrumentation to be purchased with startup funding; a list of current departmental instrumentation is on the departmental website. Candidates will be expected to provide a statement articulating how the candidate’s contributions may support the University’s mission (and enduring principles) . Please refer to the departmental website and the Villanova University Mission Statement. Undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial acceptable for application). Transcripts can be uploaded as a scan/ PDF as an “Other Document” to the HR site. Must include contact information for 3 references who will be contacted via email to submit confidential letters of recommendation when the application is submitted. Other supporting documents may be submitted online in conjunction with the application.

Posting Date

07/08/2026

Closing Date (11:59pm ET)

Not specified

Salary Posting Information

Competitive Salary Band

Job Classification

faculty

References Needed

References Needed

Minimum Number of References Needed

3

Maximum Number of References Needed

3