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Assistant Professor of Biochemistry, Tenure Track, August 2021

Employer
Chapman University, Schmid College of Science & Technology
Location
Orange, California
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Nov 1, 2020

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Field of specialization
Biochemical, Education
Work Function
Teaching-Undergraduate
Job Type
Full time

Job Details

General Information

Schmid College of Science and Technology at Chapman University seeks applicants for a tenure-track, full-time Assistant Professor of Biochemistry, effective August 2021.

Chapman University is a nationally ranked institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California’s most diverse and vibrant regions. The university achieved R2 status in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, a distinction held by just 10 percent of all U.S. universities. Our faculty include academic leaders who excel in research, publishing and world-class teaching in our 11 schools and colleges, including Schmid College of Science and Technology. Schmid College of Science and Technology embodies Chapman’s mission of providing students with personalized educational experiences by fostering an outstanding community of teacher-scholars across a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs. Schmid College’s new 140,000 ft2 home, the Keck Center for Science and Engineering, features state-of-the-art laboratories, teaching spaces, and student collaboration areas. More information on Schmid College of Science and Technology can be found at www.chapman.edu/science.

The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. More information on diversity and inclusion at Chapman University is available at https://www.chapman.edu/diversity 

Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a strong research record, excellent teaching skills, and a coherent plan for engaging undergraduate students in research. Requirements include a Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Chemistry or related field. Outstanding applicants in all areas of biochemistry will be considered.

Responsibilities
The successful applicant will be expected to lead a rigorous research program, which will include securing extramural funding and publishing in peer-reviewed journals. The candidate’s primary responsibilities will be to establish a research program with undergraduate student involvement and teach biochemistry lecture and laboratory. The candidate will also teach introductory general chemistry classes as needed and be expected to contribute to upper division biochemistry courses.

Tenure track faculty are expected to develop and maintain an active research agenda for future tenure consideration and are evaluated on their research/scholarly activity, teaching and service.

Contact Information
Candidates should submit application materials electronically at the following link: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/16808 

  • Chapman University Faculty Employment Application
  • Cover Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Teaching Philosophy, including candidate's experience with diversity and inclusion (3 pages max)
  • Statement of Research (4 pages max)
  • Three letters of reference

Inquiries maybe directed to Dr. Marco Bisoffi, Search Chair, at schmidcollege@chapman.edu. Please use “Tenure Track Biochemistry Position” as the email subject line.

Review of applications will commence on October 15, 2020. This position is contingent upon final budget approval. 

Successful completion of a background check is required for the final candidate. 

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community. The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The University is committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.

Company

Chapman University, located in the heart of Orange County, California, offers traditional undergraduate programs in the arts and sciences and select pre-professional and graduate programs. The Schmid College of Science and Technology offers undergraduate degrees in Chemistry, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, and Biological Sciences.  The university is a nationally ranked R2 research institution with a commitment to excellence through world-class research and innovative teaching. Science and engineering programs at Chapman are growing rapidly and are now housed in the new Keck Center for Science and Engineering. More information about Chapman University is available here: www.chapman.edu

Company info
Telephone
714-628-7318
Location
1 University Drive
Orange
California
92866
US

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