Assistant Professor of Biochemistry - 9 MONTH

University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

9h•$65,000

About The Position

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation. The UA Little Rock School of Physical Sciences - Chemistry Program invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor - Biochemistry. Our Program is dedicated to high-quality education at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate is expected to establish and maintain a strong research program in Biochemistry, with at least half of the research being bench / wet biochemistry. Currently, the program has GC/MS, LC/MS, NMR, ESR, and other standard spectroscopic instrumentation available, along with gel electrophoresis and separations equipment. UA Little Rock also has high-level computational and visualization capabilities for candidates wishing to pursue theoretical and experimental research. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Biochemistry or a closely related field. All Ph.D. requirements must be completed before employment commences.
Committed to students’ success as indicated by prior teaching experience and/or mentoring and supervisory experience of employees
Expertise in face-to-face and virtual teaching methodologies , including active learning practices
Expertise in Chemistry topics
Knowledge and use of best teaching and safety practices
Knowledge of simple laboratory equipment and laboratory practices
Knowledge of standard spectroscopic instrumentation

Nice To Haves

Candidates with postdoctoral research experience will be given preference
Experience in teaching biochemistry classes and labs at the undergraduate and graduate level is preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in biochemistry, including lectures and laboratories
May also teach freshman-level courses in chemistry, including general and fundamental chemistry as needed
Develop research activities at the undergraduate and graduate level (Master's and Ph.D. in Applied Science, Chemistry) that will be maintained through funding obtained from granting agencies
Service activities are also expected that include serving on program, school, college, and university-wide committees, assisting in recruiting, and advising majors.