Biochemistry Assistant Professor — Undergraduate Teaching

Transylvania University; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Chemistry with a Biochemistry focus. The role emphasizes laboratory-based learning and a teaching load of two classes with labs per regular term plus May term.

The candidate should have a Ph.D. by the start date, expertise in Biochemistry or Bioorganic Chemistry, and a commitment to undergraduate teaching and interdisciplinary collaboration, with involvement in scholarly

Qualifications

• Ph.D. by start date is required.
• Expertise in Biochemistry or Bioorganic Chemistry.
• Commitment to teaching and interdisciplinary dialogue.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Biochemistry with laboratory components and the two-semester sequence of Organic Chemistry or General Chemistry.
• Occasional contributions to First-Year programming and academic advising.
• Engage in scholarly activity and service on university committees.

Skills

Biochemistry expertise

Teaching commitment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Undergraduate mentoring

Education

Ph.D. by start date

Job description

Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Chemistry with a Biochemistry focus. The role emphasizes laboratory-based learning and a teaching load of two classes with labs per regular term plus May term.

The candidate should have a Ph.D. by the start date, expertise in Biochemistry or Bioorganic Chemistry, and a commitment to undergraduate teaching and interdisciplinary collaboration, with involvement in scholarly