Assistant Teaching Professor - Chemistry and Biochemistry

UC Santa Barbara; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Santa Barbara invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor position jointly across the College of Creative Studies (CCS) and the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry (DCB). The role emphasizes biochemistry pedagogy, teaching both lower- and upper-division undergraduate courses, and mentoring undergraduate students while contributing to curriculum design and assessment.

Candidates should have completed all requirements for a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry or closely related field by the time of application, dissertation not required.
• Ability to teach both lower- and upper-division undergraduate classes, including biochemistry lab courses.
• Mentor undergraduate students and contribute to curriculum design and assessment.
• Engage in pedagogical development and discipline-based education research.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor students across CCS and DCB courses.
• Develop and update curriculum and pedagogy with evidence-based approaches.
• Advise students and participate in program coordination and assessment.

Skills

Biochemistry

Undergraduate teaching

Mentorship

Curriculum development

Pedagogy

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry or Biochemistry

Job description

The College of Creative Studies (CCS) and the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry (DCB) in the College of Letters and Science at the University of California Santa Barbara jointly invite applications for a security-of-employment-track (analogous to tenure track) faculty position as an Assistant Teaching Professor, with an anticipated appointment start date of July 1, 2027 or later, and course instruction anticipated to start Fall 2027 or later. The appointment will be evenly split between CCS and DCB. Faculty in this title are members of the Academic Senate, with benefits and privileges that parallel the traditional professor track. This 100% (full time - academic year) position is eligible for full University of California benefits.

CCS and DCB are looking for individuals with expertise in biochemistry, capable of teaching both lower- and upper-division undergraduate classes, including upper-division biochemistry laboratory courses. Mentorship of undergraduate students is also a very significant component of the position. In addition to teaching and teaching-related activities and mentorship, additional responsibilities of UC teaching professor series faculty include professional and/or scholarly achievement and creative activity and participation in university and public service. Additional duties will include general advising, student admissions, and program coordination and assessment. The successful candidate will work with faculty colleagues and staff to enhance curriculum, course design, and pedagogy and contribute to efforts to update courses through evidence-based pedagogical approaches. In addition, they will develop a program with scholarly impact based on engagement in pedagogical professional development, discipline-based education research, instructional innovation, or research in the underlying discipline. The successful candidate will also contribute to the department’s climate through a record of productive collaborations and positive engagement with colleagues and peers.

CCS is a small undergraduate college designed for self-directed students in the sciences and humanities within a world-class research university. It maintains a strong focus on undergraduate research and creative activities, presently hosts nine majors, and offers B.S. and B.A. degrees in Chemistry and Biochemistry. Further information on CCS can be found on the CCS website. DCB is a large department in the Division of Life, Math and Physical Sciences in the College of Letters and Sciences, and offers undergraduate B.S. and B.A. degrees in Chemistry and a B.S. in Biochemistry. DCB also confers M.A. and Ph.D. degrees. Further information on DCB can be found on the DCB website.

Applicants must have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry or closely related field except the dissertation at the time of the application.