Chemistry and Biochemistry Faculty

Calvin University • Grand Rapids, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at Calvin University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Biochemistry beginning August 2027 (pending administrative approval). We seek a teacher-scholar who is passionate about undergraduate education, collaborative research with students, and the integration of Christian faith with the study of biochemistry. The successful candidate will join a collegial department committed to innovative teaching, meaningful scholarship, and mentoring students within an intentional Christian liberal arts community.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in biochemistry or a closely related discipline by the start of the appointment.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in both undergraduate teaching and research in biochemistry.
• Vibrant Christian faith and dedication to the integration of that faith with their field of study.
• Demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communication across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, physical limitations, class, or religious perspectives.
• Ability to integrate questions of meaning, significance, and ethics into all course content.
• Deep commitment to engaging students beyond the classroom.

Nice To Haves

• Postdoctoral research experience.
• Previous teaching experience.
• Broad interdisciplinary interests.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in biochemistry, including Calvin’s core biochemistry sequence: BCHM 321 – Principles of Biochemistry and BCHM 322 – Metabolism and Metabolic Disease.
• Depending on expertise and interests, contribute to innovative upper-level electives such as: BCHM 323 – Venom and BCHM 324 – Proteins Gone Awry.
• Teach general chemistry, courses for non-science majors, and advanced courses (Forensics, Evolving Complexity, Molecules in the Spotlight, Chemistry & Sustainability, etc.).
• Maintain an active scholarly agenda.
• Mentor undergraduate researchers.
• Pursue external funding.
• Contribute through departmental, university, professional, and community service.
• Embrace the university's educational mission as a Christian liberal arts institution in the Reformed tradition, affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church.
• Establish an active research program that engages undergraduate students and is competitive for external funding.

Benefits

• Internal grants
• Course releases
• Sabbaticals
• Summer research stipends
• Travel funding
• Undergraduate research opportunities
• A variety of interdisciplinary Centers and Institutes that foster collaboration across the university.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree