Assistant Professor of Biochemistry

Central Washington University; Ellensburg (WA); On-site; USD 65,136 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Washington University in Ellensburg, WA invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biochemistry in the Department of Chemistry. The appointment will teach chemistry and biochemistry courses for science and non-science majors, mentor students, and contribute to scholarship and service.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in biochemistry or chemistry by the start date, demonstrate excellence in teaching at all levels, and be committed to CWU's mission of student

Qualifications

• PhD in biochemistry or chemistry by start date.
• Evidence of excellent teaching at all levels.
• Willingness to teach a wide range of courses.
• Ability to conduct independent undergraduate/MS research.
• Experience contributing to CWU's engagement with diverse student backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory and advanced chemistry and biochemistry courses for science and non-science majors.
• Mentor students and supervise undergraduate and MS research projects.
• Engage in scholarship and contribute to department and university service.
• Support CWU's vision, mission, and values to foster student success.

Skills

Teaching ability

Mentoring students

Research with undergraduates

Service contribution

Education

PhD in biochemistry or chemistry

Job description

This tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biochemistry position in the Department of Chemistry is expected to teach introductory and advanced chemistry and biochemistry courses for science majors as well as non-science majors. Faculty are expected to mentor students; contribute to the department/program; engage in scholarship appropriate to their field; and provide service to the University, the community and their profession. Faculty will integrate CWUs vision, mission, and values and create a learning environment that fosters student success and institutional excellence.

This is an in-person position located at the Ellensburg campus.

Please address Required Qualifications in your cover letter:

• Must have earned a PhD in biochemistry or chemistry or related field by the position start date
• Must show evidence of ability to be an excellent teacher at all levels.
• Willingness to teach a wide range of courses at all levels and modalities.
• Must show evidence of ability to conduct independent research involving undergraduate and MS graduate students.
• Teaching, research, service or other experience that has prepared the candidate to contribute to CWUs commitment to the engagement of students from a variety of backgrounds.

Please address Preferred Qualifications in your cover letter:

• University-level teaching experience
• Postdoctoral research or employment in a field of biochemistry
• Experience in curriculum development and improvement
• Potential to obtain external funding
• Experience working in a collaborative environment designed for broad student success.
• Demonstrated interest in promoting institutional excellence in classrooms and academic work environments.
• Experience or interest in mentoring students from a variety of backgrounds.

Salary:$65,136-78,000 based on a full-time nine-month appointment

Schedule/Appointment:Tenure Track, 9-month Appointment. Additional Summer teaching may be available.

Please apply online at https://careers.cwu.edu (Job ID 7472). Screening will begin September 16, 2026.