Assistant Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry

General Purpose

Teach undergraduate courses (labs and lectures) in Biochemistry I and II and specialized courses in the area of expertise (e.g. Forensic chemistry, Food Chemistry, Biochemistry for Life Sciences).

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses (labs and lectures) in Biochemistry I and II and specialized courses in the area of expertise (e.g. Forensic chemistry, Food Chemistry, Biochemistry for Life Sciences).
• Teaching graduate courses supporting MS and PhD programs in Chemistry and Biochemistry as well as the interdisciplinary programs in Materials Science & Engineering (MSE) and Environmental Science and Engineering (ESE).
• Maintain a vigorous, creative, externally funded research program.
• Mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students in the research environment.
• Actively participate on Departmental, School and University committees.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials (or related areas).
• One year teaching in an undergraduate university setting.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to teaching and research excellence.
• Expertise in the broadly defined areas of biochemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, biomaterials, and related areas.
• Experience in applied sciences, such as pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemistry or food chemistry.

Skills

• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Biochemistry, Forensics, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceuticals, or Food Chemistry.
• Ability to mentor graduate and undergraduate students in research environments.
• Ability to organize symposia, review manuscripts and research proposals, and lead in the professional community.

Pay

USD $75,000.00 - USD $115,000.00 /Yr.

Schedule

Full time tenure-track faculty position starting in August 2026.

Benefits

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Application Instructions

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