Biochemistry Teaching Professor for Undergrad Education

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

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.