Assistant Professor of Chemistry (Biochemistry)
About The Position
The Department of Physical Sciences in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Chemistry, starting January 2027. ENMU seeks candidates with expertise in Biochemistry and a desire to engage in biomedical research. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and the ability to establish a collaborative research program that engages students in applied and/or basic research. The Department offers bachelor’s degrees in Aviation Science, Biochemistry and Chemistry, Environmental Science, and a master’s degree in Chemistry. The Department has up-to-date classroom and research space in the Science Building and the recently renovated ($23 million) Roosevelt Science Center, as well as major instrumentation to support teaching and research (e.g., NMR, LC-MS, HPLC, GC-MS, XRF, XRD, and new spectrometers including fluorescence, IR, and UV-vis). This position is a residential appointment, and campus presence is required. Review of applications will begin in mid-September and continue until the position is filled.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Chemistry with expertise in Biochemistry or a related field.
- ABDs will be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Expertise in biomedical research.
- University-level teaching experience.
- Experience in online teaching.
- Experience in HPLC and LC-MS, and training users for HPLC and LC-MS.
- Demonstrated experience with grant writing and funding.
- Experience in teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate student research.
Responsibilities
- Teach lectures and laboratories for Biochemistry and related courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Collaborate with the university’s other programs, including in Animal Science, Biology, Environmental Science, and Forensic Science.
- Establish an active biomedical research program that is fundable through the NIH-INBRE program and that provides training and research experiences for undergraduate and graduate students.
- Seek and obtain extramural funding to support research efforts.
- Support undergraduate and graduate research through directing and mentoring student research projects, including participation in and chairing of thesis committees.
- Maintain appropriate service to the department, college, and university, including service on departmental, college, and university committees, assisting with department recruitment and retention efforts, maintaining major instruments, and advising students.
- Regular and predictable attendance required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
