Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Job posting number: #7370652 | Posted: September 15, 2026 | Application deadline: Open Until Filled

Responsibilities

• Teach foundational biochemistry and advanced biochemistry courses and laboratories.
• Collaborate with department faculty to develop a biochemistry curriculum for a Bachelor of Science degree.
• Provide additional teaching for introductory chemistry lectures and laboratories for both majors and non‑majors.
• Maintain a teaching load of 15 contact hours per semester (including laboratories).
• Mentor undergraduate students in research projects and clubs.
• Serve on university and college committees.
• Rotationally serve as chemistry program coordinator.
• Help maintain instrumentation and shared laboratory space.
• Conduct program and course assessment.
• Participate in department and program activities.
• Engage in scholarship appropriate for undergraduate STEM majors.

Minimum Required Education

Ph.D. (or A.B.D.) in Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a closely related field.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Research agenda appropriate for undergraduate STEM majors.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in Biochemistry or Chemistry; demonstrated undergraduate teaching experience; commitment to improving access to higher education for disadvantaged students; ability to contribute to student‑driven projects in chemistry, environmental, forensic science, and/or biochemistry.