Assistant Professor of Biochemistry

Western Illinois University; Macomb (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Illinois University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biochemistry, beginning August 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate biochemistry courses and establish an active research program involving undergraduate and MS students.

Required: Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Biological Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or a closely related field with substantial biochemistry expertise by the time of appointment.

Qualifications

• PhD must be completed by time of appointment.
• Postdoctoral or industrial research experience welcomed.
• Undergraduate biochemistry teaching experience welcomed.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate biochemistry courses.
• Establish an active research program involving undergraduates and MS students.

Skills

Biochemistry expertise

Undergraduate teaching experience

Mentoring students

Postdoctoral/industrial research

Education

Ph.D. in Biochemistry/related field

Job description

Western Illinois University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biochemistry, beginning August 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate biochemistry courses and establish an active research program involving undergraduate and M.S. students.

Required: Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Biological Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or a closely related field with substantial biochemistry expertise by the time of appointment. Postdoctoral or industrial research experience, undergraduate biochemistry teaching experience, and experience mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students are welcomed.

Western Illinois University offers an ACS-certified B.S. in Chemistry and Biochemistry, an M.S. in Chemistry, and a B.S. in Forensic Chemistry. Salary: $68,319–$71,734 for a 9-month appointment. Position ID: 206555.