Assistant/Associate Professor of Medicinal Chemistry

Bethune-Cookman University • Daytona Beach, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Bethune-Cookman University's Department of Natural Sciences is seeking applicants for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor in Medicinal Chemistry. This role emphasizes the design, synthesis, and application of artificial and engineered chemical materials for drug discovery and development. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate lecture and laboratory courses in General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Pharmacology, with a focus on upper-level medicinal chemistry courses. Instruction should incorporate modern medicinal chemistry approaches, including synthetic chemistry, biomaterials, and the use of novel molecular and artificial systems for therapeutic agents. These courses support students in B.S. in Chemistry, B.S. in Chemistry (Biochemistry Concentration), and the proposed M.A. in Medicinal Chemistry graduate programs. A strong commitment to effective teaching, program-level assessment of student learning, and engagement with diverse student populations is essential. Bethune-Cookman University is a historically Black college and university (HBCU) dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and enhancing the academic environment.

Requirements

• Fluent in the English language and able to communicate effectively with diverse undergraduate and graduate student populations.
• Demonstrate experience in program-level assessment of student learning and the effective use of innovative curricular approaches that are student-centered, inquiry-based, and hands-on oriented.
• Familiar with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Moodle, etc.).
• Demonstrate outstanding potential for excellence in teaching through a successful interview and/or classroom or laboratory demonstration.
• Be a U.S. citizen or hold permanent resident status.
• A minimum of a master’s degree in Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or a closely related discipline is required.

Nice To Haves

• A Ph.D. in Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or a closely related discipline.
• A demonstrated record of excellence in undergraduate and/or graduate-level teaching in areas relevant to Medicinal Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Pharmacology.
• Experience in developing, teaching, and assessing graduate-level coursework.
• The ability to work and engage effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Demonstrated publications in peer-reviewed journals in a relevant field.
• The ability to establish and support an extramural research program that involves both undergraduate and graduate student researchers.
• Experience with grant writing and a record of, or strong potential for, securing external research funding.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional teaching of both undergraduate and graduate students using modern pedagogical methods, experiential learning, and innovative techniques.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in organic chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, and related areas of medicinal chemistry using innovative, student-centered, and experiential pedagogical approaches.
• Develop and deliver rigorous instruction that supports student success across the B.S. in Chemistry, B.S. in Chemistry (Biochemistry Concentration), and M.A. in Medicinal Chemistry programs.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the medicinal chemistry curriculum, including active participation in the design and advancement of the M.A. in Medicinal Chemistry program.
• Develop and sustain a productive, externally funded research program that engages undergraduate and graduate students in modern medicinal chemistry approaches, including the design, synthesis, and application of chemical and biomolecular systems for therapeutic development.
• Advise and mentor students, supporting their academic achievement, research experiences, and professional and career development.
• Participate in program-level assessment and accreditation activities to support continuous improvement of student learning outcomes at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Engage in departmental, college, and university service, including committee participation, community outreach, and student-centered initiatives.
• Collaborate with faculty across disciplines to support interdisciplinary teaching, research, and program development efforts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level