Assistant Professor Of Biochemistry

Job Title Assistant Professor of Biochemistry Posting Number 20110523 Pay Rate Salary commensurate with experience Position Type Faculty

Position Summary Information

Key Responsibilities

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Juniata College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in the field of biochemistry. The ideal candidate will be responsible for teaching biochemistry at all levels in the classroom and in the lab and will also be expected to contribute to introductory chemistry or organic chemistry coursework as needed.

Other teaching opportunities can be created depending upon a candidate's specialization and teaching experience. In addition to teaching, the successful candidate is expected to build and sustain a research program which engages undergraduate students in the candidate's field of research during the academic year. Eligible applicants must hold a Ph.D. prior to August 2024.

Juniata College is a highly ranked liberal arts college of approximately 1,200 students, located in the scenic Allegheny Mountains of central Pennsylvania. The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry delivers an innovative curriculum through multiple degree tracks, maintains a strong tradition of undergraduate research, and has a rich history of sending students on to competitive graduate programs and productive careers. Further information about the department can be found at: https://www.juniata.edu/academics/chemistry/

Juniata College is committed to cultivating an equity-minded and equity-engaged campus culture, one that is inclusive and supportive of its students, faculty, and staff. We believe that all members of the College community share the responsibility to value diversity, seek equity, promote a sense of belonging. We seek candidates who are sensitive to the needs of an academic community that is diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation or identity, disability status, and protected veteran status..…AA/EOE

Position Qualifications

Eligible applicants must hold a Ph.D. prior to August 2024, and have a deep commitment to teaching and student engagement at the undergraduate level.

Supervision Required/Given

This position reports to the Chair of the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department.

Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands Special Instructions to Applicants

Interested candidates are asked to submit the following materials:

1.Cover letter

2.Curriculum vita

3.Teaching statement

4.Statement of diversity and inclusion

5.Summary of research interests

6.Undergraduate and graduate academic transcripts

7.Three letters of recommendation, at least one letter must comment directly on a candidate's experience and effectiveness as a teacher or a mentor. Blank documents can be uploaded as placeholders with letters emailed directly to hr@juniata.edu.

Preference will be given to candidates who submit a complete application before March 1, 2024, but applicants are encouraged to apply until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. John Unger (unger@juniata.edu).

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 02/08/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes