Assistant or Associate Professor, Biochemistry
- Employer
- Augustana University
- Location
- Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Salary
- Salary is competitive and dependent upon qualifications; excellent fringe benefits are included
- Closing date
- Nov 4, 2022
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- Field of specialization
- Biochemical
- Work Function
- Teaching-Undergraduate
- Job Type
- Full time
Job Details
Augustana University seeks to fill a full-time, tenure track position in Biochemistry in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor beginning Fall 2023.
Primary Responsibilities: (1) Instruction of biochemistry and medicinal chemistry courses (lecture and laboratory) for majors, (2) instruction of nonmajor and non-major organic chemistry courses (lecture and lab), (3) instruction of a survey of organic and biochemistry for non-majors (lecture and lab), (4) developing a research program with undergraduates, and (5) service to the University community. Successful applicants will have a demonstrated dedication to undergraduate education, a commitment to innovative and excellent teaching, the capability to adhere to the timelines of a rigorous curriculum, and the ability to meet the flexible instructional needs of the Department.
Qualifications: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Candidates with post-doctoral training and a strong record of undergraduate instruction in biochemistry and organic chemistry are preferred.
Salary: Salary is competitive and dependent upon qualifications; excellent fringe benefits are included.
Interacting with students, faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.
Closing Date: Review of applications will begin on October 31, 2022.
Application Procedure: Please send: (1) a cover letter, (2) a statement of teaching philosophy, (3) a description of research plans, (4) a statement on your commitment to diversity (how you worked to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in your previous position and how you plan to continue to do so at Augustana), (5) copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, (6) a curriculum vita, (7) a completed Augustana University employment application, (8) and three letters of reference electronically to humanresources@augie.edu. Official website: www.augie.edu.
Contact Augustana University Human Resources with questions:
Liz Van Westen, Employment Specialist, Liz.VanWesten@augie.edu, 605-274-4107.
For more information about the department please see the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry web page:
https://www.augie.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/chemistry
Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. Augustana University is committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community. Submission of official transcripts may be required upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.
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Founded in 1860, Augustana is a selective, residential university affiliated with the Lutheran Church. With 53 majors, 41 minors and 15 pre-professional programs for undergraduates, along with graduate degree and continuing education programs, the University is committed to enriching lives and fostering development by combining a foundation in the liberal arts with professional skill and advanced study. With more than 1,800 students from 30 states and 38 countries around the globe, Augustana has been ranked among the top baccalaureate institutions in the nation for our efforts to advance social mobility, research and service by Washington Monthly. We are pleased to be featured among "America's Top Colleges" by Forbes and to be named a "Best Midwestern College" by the Princeton Review and a "Best Buy" by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to say that the average ACT of our entering class is 25, one of the highest averages of any college or university in the region. Nearly 90 percent of our students come from South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska. Eleven percent are alumni legacies. In September 2015 — 155 years after our founding — Augustana College became Augustana University, an illustration of our growing number of programs and centers for undergraduate and graduate students and in recognition of the physical growth happening on campus. OUR LOCATION: Augustana University is located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. With a metro population of nearly 250,000, Sioux Falls is a growing, vibrant, and diverse city that is home to major health care centers, Fortune 500 business, national retailers, spirited entrepreneurs, and dynamic options for arts and entertainment. Sioux Falls has been named the "Best Small City for Business and Careers" by Forbes and ranked one of the "Best Places to Live by CNN. Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Augustana University is committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications and nominations of persons of color, women and members of other under-represented groups.
- Website
- http://www.augie.edu/
- Telephone
- 605-274-4110
- Location
-
2001 S Summit Ave
Sioux Falls
SD
57197
United States
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