Assistant Professor, Biochemistry

University of North Florida; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Florida seeks two 9-month, tenure-earning Assistant Professors of Biochemistry to advance undergraduate teaching and research. The roles require building a robust biochemistry research program with undergraduates and master’s students, while teaching Biochemistry I and II and lower- and upper-level courses.

Faculty will mentor students and participate in governance and service across the department and university.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related discipline.
• Excellence in research demonstrated by a strong publication record and future proposal plans.
• Strong commitment to undergraduate research and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Establish a biochemistry research program involving undergraduates and/or masters students.
• Teach Biochemistry I and II and related lower- and upper-level courses.
• Mentor students and participate in departmental governance, service, and committee work.

Skills

Publication record

Teaching excellence

Student mentoring

Education

PhD in Chemistry/Biochemistry

Job description

General Description

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is seeking to hire two 9-month, tenure earning faculty at the rank of Assistant Professor of Biochemistry. We seek collaborative and innovative scientists and educators who will contribute to our growing research and teaching missions. UNF is a Carnegie R2 institution, reflecting our commitment to high-impact research while maintaining our tradition of excellence in undergraduate teaching. We are proud to support active faculty researchers and offer competitive startup packages. The department is also conducting simultaneous searches in other subdisciplines of chemistry; scientists working at the interface of these areas are encouraged to apply to the position most aligned with their teaching strengths.

Position Highlights

• Research Expectations: Establish a research program, focusing on biochemistry related topics, that actively involves undergraduate students and/or masters students. This will include continually pursuing extramural grant support, disseminating research results in presentations at professional conferences, and publishing manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals. We encourage applications with research programs across the biochemistry spectrum.
• Teaching Load: Four-six courses per academic year, with a reduced load (two per semester) for the first three years. Continued course reductions are available for faculty with strong research productivity aligned with the UNF Strategic Plan.
• Courses Taught: Biochemistry I and II (both lecture and lab), lower-level courses (such as General Chemistry), and upper-level electives in the candidates area of expertise.
• Mentorship and Service: Take part in departmental governance, advise and mentor students, and contribute to our service mission at the department, college, and university levels.

Supervisor: This position reports to the Department Chair, Dr. Hannah Malcolm.

Working Hours: Varies

Supervision Exercised: Yes

Required Licensure: N/A

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related discipline.
• Excellence in research as demonstrated by a strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals and proposals for future work.
• A strong commitment to undergraduate research and teaching.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills

• UNF seeks to attract faculty of the highest caliber, who are skilled in the scholarship of teaching, discovery, application, and integration of knowledge in biochemistry.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching undergraduate courses within the chemistry/biochemistry department curriculum, specifically Biochemistry I and II, as well as biochemistry electives and lower-level courses.
• Strong commitment to mentoring and supervising research students.
• Demonstrated potential to establish an independent research program.
• Postdoctoral experience and teaching experience are preferred.

Anticipated Start Date: August 2, 2027