Assistant/Associate/Full Teaching Professor - Biochemistry

Arizona State University; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona State University is seeking a full-time Teaching Professor for the John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering. The role focuses on teaching Biochemistry and involves engaging instructional content development, mentorship, and collaboration with engineering faculty.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. or terminal degree, experience in healthcare curriculum, and a commitment to educational excellence. The position emphasizes active learning strategies and interdisciplinary educational approaches.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree or terminal degree in a related field by the time of appointment.
• Experience teaching healthcare-related curriculum with emphasis in biochemistry.
• Innovative instructional methods including case-based learning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver instructional content in Biochemistry.
• Contribute to curricular development and academic innovation.
• Mentor and advise medical students.

Skills

Teaching healthcare-related curriculum

Innovative instructional methods

Mentoring medical students

Curriculum development

Education

Ph.D. or terminal degree in related field

Job description

Overview

The John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering invites applications for a full‑time, benefits‑eligible Teaching Professor (Assistant, Associate, or Full) to help shape a new kind of physician trained at the intersection of medicine and engineering. The role is non‑tenure‑eligible, with about 80 % effort devoted to teaching and 20 % to service. Appointment is renewable annually, contingent upon performance, resources, and institutional needs.

Essential Functions of the Position

• Develop and deliver engaging instructional content in Biochemistry for the medical school curriculum.
• Incorporate evidence‑based, student‑centered teaching strategies.
• Contribute to curricular development and academic innovation, including active learning, flipped‑classroom, case‑based, and team‑based approaches.
• Collaborate with engineering faculty to integrate medical curricular content with engineering principles and promote interdisciplinary learning.
• Design and integrate learning technologies to support case‑based and other active learning activities.
• Employ teaching methods such as case‑based instruction, large‑ and small‑group discussion, active learning, lecture, demonstration, simulation, and team‑based learning.
• Develop assessment strategies and evaluate medical student performance using multiple methods, including objective clinical examinations and clinical skills assessments with constructive feedback.
• Serve as block or course director as appropriate.
• Facilitate small‑group sessions for active learning.
• Mentor and advise medical students to support their academic and professional growth.
• Engage in scholarly activity and research in medical education and related fields.
• Teach courses in relevant areas.
• Course development and modification in the essential functions.
• Monitor student progress.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree or terminal degree in any of the listed disciplines within the position description or a closely related field by the time of appointment; M.D. is considered a required terminal degree.
• Experience teaching healthcare‑related curriculum with expertise in biochemistry.
• Experience creating course curriculum and teaching with innovative instructional methods, including technology to supplement and improve pedagogy.
• Innovative instructional methods include demonstrations, simulations, active learning, flipped‑classroom, case‑based, and team‑based learning methodologies.
• For Teaching Assistant Professor rank: evidence of at least two (2) years of college or university‑level instruction.
• For Teaching Associate Professor rank: evidence of at least five (5) years of college or university‑level instruction and evidence of successful mentoring, both formal (e.g., committees) and informal.
• For Teaching Full Professor rank: evidence of at least seven (7) years of college or university‑level teaching, evidence of successful mentoring (formal and informal), and leadership in curriculum development, programmatic responsibilities, and departmental service such as faculty committees.

Desired Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience teaching healthcare‑related curriculum.
• Strong commitment to education aligned with the mission and goals of the School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering.
• Experience in interdisciplinary collaborative activities with other faculty and staff.
• Experience in molecular biology and genetics instruction.
• Experience developing and employing methodologies for assessing medical student performance, including objective clinical examinations and scoring of clinical skills with feedback.
• Experience supervising and mentoring graduate teaching assistants, undergraduate teaching/learning assistants, and instructional lab coordinators.
• Participation in the higher education community and professional development activities (e.g., postdoctoral teaching certificate programs, authoring educational and scientific publications, presenting at conferences).

Teaching/Student evaluations may be required at the time of interview.