Assistant Professor of Biochemistry, College of Life Sciences, Department of Biological and Chemical Sciences, Thomas Jefferson University/East Falls
About The Position
Thomas Jefferson University seeks a full-time, 9-month faculty member in the teacher-scholar track, starting in August 2027. The position is in the College of Life Sciences, Department of Biological and Chemical Sciences, at the East Falls location. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate education and develop an undergraduate research program in biochemistry. The standard teaching load is 12 credits per semester. The role also includes university service, such as undergraduate advising, assessment, and committee work. Candidates should be committed to undergraduate biochemistry education and interested in building a robust undergraduate research program. The successful candidate will teach introductory biochemistry and general chemistry and biology courses, including lectures and labs, for life science majors and non-majors. Duties may include coordinating courses and supervising adjunct faculty in multi-section courses. The position is suited to candidates who thrive in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment and support active student learning aligned with Jefferson’s Nexus learning approaches. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, an updated curriculum vitae, a teaching philosophy, a brief statement of research interests, and contact information for three references. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Requirements
- Research or clinical doctorate, or foreign equivalent to a U.S. doctoral degree, in biochemistry, molecular biology, or a closely related field.
- Strong commitment to undergraduate biochemistry education.
- Interest in developing a robust undergraduate research program in biochemistry.
Nice To Haves
- Record of teaching at the undergraduate level.
- Demonstrated commitment to active student-learning pedagogies aligned with Jefferson’s Nexus learning approaches.
- Expertise in general biochemistry or molecular biology is especially encouraged.
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.
Responsibilities
- Teach introductory biochemistry courses.
- Teach general chemistry and biology courses, including lectures and labs, for life science majors and non-majors.
- Develop an undergraduate research program in biochemistry.
- Potentially coordinate courses and supervise adjunct faculty in multi-section courses.
- Participate in university service, including undergraduate advising, assessment, and committee work.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
- Supplemental insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance
- Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts
- Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
