Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry – Assistant/Associate Professor, Tenure Track

About the role

The successful applicant will be responsible for teaching about two lecture courses and 2 lab courses per quarter, conducting original research, advising, and serving on various committees.

Responsibilities

• Teach General Chemistry lecture and lab courses.
• Teach the general biochemistry sequence and an upper division biochemistry topics course.
• Contribute to the department by teaching lower division service courses such as general chemistry or organic chemistry as needed.
• Establish an original research program relevant to biochemistry majors.
• Involves undergraduate students in research and teaches them skills to be successful independent and creative thinkers who can contribute to the scientific community.
• Teach a variety of chemistry courses to a diverse student body, promoting both accessibility and high achievement.
• Successfully interact with students in a lab setting and in office hours.
• Serve as a lab supervisor for student lab assistants.
• Regularly attend departmental faculty meetings, school meetings, and school/university committees.

Requirements

• PhD in biochemistry, chemistry or a related field.
• Significant teaching experience at the undergraduate level, with emphasis on first- and second-year chemistry and closely related disciplines.
• Post-doctoral experience is preferred.
• To qualify for associate professor rank, a candidate must have a teaching and research record lasting at least five years, including at least two publications as primary author.
• Prioritization for candidates who are Seventh-day Adventist.

Qualifications

• PhD in biochemistry, chemistry or a related field.
• Significant teaching experience at the undergraduate level, with emphasis on first- and second-year chemistry and closely related disciplines.
• Post-doctoral experience is preferred.
• To qualify for associate professor rank, a candidate must have a teaching and research record lasting at least five years, including at least two publications as primary author.
• Prioritization for candidates who are Seventh-day Adventist.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage
• Tuition Assistance (spouse and dependent eligibility)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• FSA, Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Identity Protections Services, and more!

Pay

• Assistant professor – PhD: $68,640 - $69,360
• Associate professor – PhD: $70,957 - $77,724

Schedule

• 9-months academic year