Assistant Professor of Biochemistry

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Job description

Columbia, SC

Type: Full-Time

Effective Date: Fall 2025

Description:
The Biology Department at Allen University seeks a dynamic educator and researcher for the role of Assistant Professor of Biochemistry. This position is instrumental in advancing undergraduate education in Biochemistry and General Chemistry and fostering significant undergraduate research projects. The Assistant Professor reports to the Department Chair and the Dean for the Division of Mathematics and Natural Sciences.

Duties:
The Assistant Professor’s responsibilities encompass a blend of academic and administrative roles. Key duties include:

  • Deliver undergraduate courses in both Biochemistry and General Chemistry, incorporating innovative teaching methodologies.
  • Initiate, develop, and oversee undergraduate research projects, ensuring meaningful investigative experiences for students.
  • Engage in scholarly activities, advancing the academic discourse and knowledge in Biochemistry.
  • Collaborate actively with departmental and interdisciplinary teams to enhance curricula and research environments.
  • Mentor and guide students academically, fostering their growth and career aspirations.
  • Ensure alignment of course content with departmental goals, objectives, and student learning outcomes.
  • Actively participate in departmental meetings, committees, and university-wide initiatives.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned by the Department Chair or the Dean.

Qualifications:

  • PhD in Biochemistry or a closely related field.
  • Demonstrated excellence or potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching.
  • Strong commitment to student mentorship and research guidance.
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Evidence of scholarly activities and a clear research trajectory.

How to apply

Interested candidates should email a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, unofficial graduate transcripts, and the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references to:

Oluwole Adebisi Ariyo, Ph.D.
Dean, Division of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Allen University
1530 Harden Street
Columbia, SC 29204
Email: [email protected]