Assistant Professor of Chemistry (Pharmaceutical Sciences)
About The Position
Hendrix College invites applications for a tenure-track position as an assistant professor of chemistry in the area of pharmaceutical chemistry to begin in August 2027. The successful candidate will work with other natural science faculty to launch a new Pharmaceutical Sciences major which is anticipated to start in August 2027. They will teach courses in pharmacology and toxicology, medicinal chemistry, and drug discovery and development and also be expected to contribute to the organic chemistry or biochemistry sequence of courses, depending on their area of expertise. The position comes with competitive start-up funding and carries a full-time teaching load of six course equivalents per year, where one course equivalent comprises a lecture section or two lab sections.
Requirements
- Doctorate at time of appointment is required.
Nice To Haves
- Postdoctoral experience is preferred.
- Candidates who are excited to contribute to our new Via Hendrix curriculum, which combines hands-on work experience with a strong liberal arts education, are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Teach courses in pharmacology and toxicology, medicinal chemistry, and drug discovery and development.
- Contribute to the organic chemistry or biochemistry sequence of courses, depending on their area of expertise.
- Work with other natural science faculty to launch a new Pharmaceutical Sciences major.
Benefits
- Competitive start-up funding
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
