Assistant/Associate Professor, Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Geology - IFO (AA27035)

Metropolitan State University•Mankato, MN

About The Position

The Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Geology at Minnesota State University, Mankato invites applications for a probationary, Assistant or Associate Professor beginning August 17, 2026. This position requires teaching and advising to support the undergraduate programs in Biochemistry and Chemistry. This position requires teaching and advising to support the undergraduate programs in Biochemistry and Chemistry, and related science, engineering, technology, healthcare and other fields. This position requires active engagement in scholarship, advising of undergraduate student majors, continuing preparation, and services to the University, community, and discipline. A typical faculty workload responsibility may include up to twenty four (24) credits of instruction per academic year. The successful candidate may need to teach in other areas as assigned and qualified. May be expected to develop and deliver face-to-face, hybrid, and on-line instruction at the Mankato campus, online, and/or at the university’s additional locations, as assigned. The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues in curriculum design, instruction and evaluation, conduct research productively and mentor students in research, help create innovative strategies for student recruitment, retention, and completion, and may be expected to develop external grant funding opportunities. All faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly or creative activity or research, in continuing preparation and study, in contributing to student growth and development, and in providing service to the university and community (See Article 22 and Appendix G of the IFO Master Agreement ) The successful candidate's primary teaching duties include lecture and laboratory components in our university's 100-level general, organic, and biochemistry (GOB) series, 300-level organic chemistry lecture and lab courses, and/or courses consistent with the candidate's expertise. This position will advise undergraduate majors The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in Chemistry and Biochemistry.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from a wide range of diverse backgrounds and to foster a professional environment that is inclusive, respectful, and equitable for all.
Doctorate or terminal degree in Medicinal, Pharmaceutical or Organic Chemistry; Chemical Biology, Chemistry or Biochemistry, (conferred on an official transcript and received in Human Resources on or before August 17, 2026).
Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching chemistry.
Research expertise in medicinal or pharmaceutical chemistry, or synthetic drug design, complementary to our biochemistry and chemistry faculty.
Evidence of completing at least two graduate level courses in medicinal and/or organic chemistry, or at least two semesters of teaching experience in major-level medicinal or organic chemistry (graduate assistant experience accepted).

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience fostering an inclusive, equitable, and respectful environment while working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrated effective written, oral communication and presentation skills.
College or university-level chemistry teaching experience in lectures and labs.
Experience with use and maintenance of instruments in organic chemistry and lab safety practices.
Evidence of and willingness to mentor undergraduate student research in medicinal or pharmaceutical chemistry, or synthetic drug design.
Demonstrated willingness to work individually and collaboratively as a member of a team.
Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development.
Research expertise in medicinal or pharmaceutical chemistry, or synthetic drug design, complementary to our biochemistry and chemistry faculty.
Potential to secure external grant funding.
Post-doctoral experience
Relevant industrial or government laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

Teaching and advising to support the undergraduate programs in Biochemistry and Chemistry.
Active engagement in scholarship.
Advising of undergraduate student majors.
Continuing preparation.
Services to the University, community, and discipline.
Teach lecture and laboratory components in our university's 100-level general, organic, and biochemistry (GOB) series, 300-level organic chemistry lecture and lab courses, and/or courses consistent with the candidate's expertise.
Teaching undergraduate courses in Chemistry and Biochemistry.

Benefits

11 paid Holidays
Vacation Time
Sick Time
six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
a Pension Plan
457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
employer paid life insurance
short and long term disability
professional development
a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents