Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Fairmont State University; West Virginia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairmont State University seeks candidates for a full-time, tenure-track chemistry faculty position beginning in August 2027 in our ACS-approved chemistry program. Applicants must have a Ph.D.

in biochemistry or closely related field prior to the start date. The successful applicant will teach foundational biochemistry and advanced biochemistry courses and laboratories, and collaborate on curriculum development for a BS degree in biochemistry.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. (or ABD) in Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related field.
• Research agenda appropriate for undergraduate STEM majors.

Responsibilities

• Teach foundational and advanced biochemistry courses and laboratories.
• Collaborate on biochemistry curriculum development for the BS degree.
• Teach introductory chemistry lectures and laboratories as needed.
• Mentor undergraduate student projects and clubs.
• Serve on committees and participate in program activities.
• Maintain instrumentation and shared laboratory spaces.
• Contribute to program assessment and scholarly activity.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Student mentorship

Education

Ph.D. in Biochemistry or related field

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

1201 Locust Avenue, Fairmont, West Virginia 26554

If temporary (or grant funded) position, indicate ending date

Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities

Fairmont State University seeks candidates for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position beginning in August 2027 in our small, student-centered, collaborative, and ACS -approved chemistry program. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in biochemistry or closely related field prior to the start date of the position. The successful applicant will have the primary responsibility of teaching foundational biochemistry and advanced biochemistry courses and laboratories, and is expected to collaborate with department faculty in the development of a biochemistry curriculum for a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry. We anticipate additional teaching responsibilities for this position to include, but not limited to, introductory chemistry lectures and laboratories for both majors and non-majors.

Chemistry faculty teach 15 contact hours per semester (including laboratories). Faculty also mentor students in undergraduate student projects and clubs, serve on university and college committees, rotationally serve as chemistry program coordinator, help maintain instrumentation and shared laboratory space, conduct program and course assessment, and participate in department and program activities. Scholarship is expected and can take many forms. Preference will be giving to candidates with undergraduate teaching experience. The ability to contribute to ongoing student-driven projects in e.g., chemistry, environmental, forensic science, and/or biochemistry, is encouraged.

We encourage applications from underrepresented groups.

A demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for disadvantaged students through teaching or mentoring activities is desired.

Minimum Required Education

Ph.D. (or A.B.D.) in Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related field.

Required Licenses and/or Certifications

NA

Required Licenses Certs Summary

NA

Minimum Required Qualifications

Research agenda appropriate for undergraduate STEM majors.

Required Quals Summary

Research agenda appropriate for undergraduate STEM majors.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Contact Us

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