Description
The successful candidate will be expected to teach and mentor a diverse student population, initiate and sustain an active biochemistry research program involving undergraduate and master’s students, and devote time to engaging in departmental, college, and university service. Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate level lecture courses in Biochemistry, including but not limited to Metabolism and Nutritional Biochemistry and specialty courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. New faculty receive start-up funds, research lab space, and reduced instructional workload over their first two years to establish a research program. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to and participate in the life and development of the department, advise students, serve on committees, and participate in the broader university and disciplinary communities.
Requirements
- A Ph.D. in either biochemistry, chemical biology, biological chemistry, or a closely related field, and relevant postdoctoral experience at the time of appointment.
- A strong commitment to and demonstrated potential for effective teaching using student-centered, active learning, and inquiry-based approaches. Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate-level biochemistry lectures and laboratory courses.
- A record of research productivity in biochemistry or closely related fields.
- A proven ability to develop and maintain an independent, funded research program that engages undergraduate and master’s level students, resulting in peer-reviewed publications.
- The ability to communicate with and effectively mentor an ethnically and culturally diverse campus population.
