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 to fill a position for a full-time, 9-month faculty member as an Assistant Professor starting in August 2027. The candidate must have a strong commitment to undergraduate biochemistry education and an interest in developing a robust undergraduate research program in biochemistry. Educational responsibilities include teaching introductory biochemistry courses and general chemistry and biology courses including lectures and labs for life science majors and non-majors. Duties may also include course coordination and supervision of adjunct faculty in multi-section courses. The appointment will be made in the teacher-scholar track with a standard teaching load of 12 credits per semester. Successful candidates will also participate in university service roles including undergraduate advising, assessment, and committee work.
Requirements
- A research or clinical doctorate or a foreign equivalent to a U.S. doctoral degree in biochemistry, molecular biology or a closely related field.
- A strong commitment to undergraduate biochemistry education.
- An interest in developing a robust undergraduate research program in biochemistry.
- A record of teaching at the undergraduate level.
- A demonstrated commitment to the pedagogies of active student learning aligning with Jefferson’s signature Nexus learning approaches.
Nice To Haves
- Candidates who will thrive in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment are strongly encouraged.
- Applicants in areas of general biochemistry and molecular biology are especially encouraged.
Responsibilities
- Teaching introductory biochemistry courses and general chemistry and biology courses including lectures and labs for life science majors and non-majors.
- Course coordination and supervision of adjunct faculty in multi-section courses.
- Participate in university service roles including undergraduate advising, assessment, and committee work.
Benefits
- Medical (including prescription) insurance
- 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, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance 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
