Job description

The College of St. Scholastica (CSS) in Duluth, MN, invites applications for a tenure-track chemistry faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2026. The successful applicant will have an earned doctorate in biochemistry or a closely-related field. They will be expected to teach 24-contact hours each academic year, engage in scholarship, foster a culture of inclusion in the classroom, and participate in faculty service both within the department and in the College as a whole. The individual hired will have a student-centered focus on teaching biochemistry and other introductory chemistry coursework. They will also have a demonstrated commitment to working with diverse populations, cross-cultural communication, and multicultural competency.

Primary teaching responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate upper-division biochemistry courses, as well as teaching advanced biochemistry courses in the online chemistry Masters program. The successful candidate may also be asked to teach introductory chemistry as part of a multi-section, multi-instructor team. The faculty member will be expected to develop undergraduate research experiences. The ability to engage students across STEM disciplines is highly desired.

This position is a 9-month, full-time, tenure-track appointment. Applications received by October 1, 2025, will receive full consideration. The department values diversity among its faculty and strongly encourages applicants of diverse races, ethnicities, geographic origins, gender identities, ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and religions.

About the Chemistry Programs, the College, and Duluth, Minnesota

The Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry, Math, and Physics (BCMP) hosts four chemistry programs: an ASBMB-accredited Biochemistry BS, an ACS-accredited Chemistry BS, a Chemistry BA, and an online Chemistry MS. Our majors frequently go on to professional graduate programs, particularly in health care fields, as well as PhD programs in biochemistry, chemistry, and related fields. Recent majors have found success in programs at leading research institutions like the Broad Institute, CERN, the Mayo Clinic, and Stanford University.

There are eight full-time biochemistry and chemistry faculty in the department and the department has access to a wide variety of instrumentation for atomic, molecular, and biochemical analysis. Department faculty are highly engaged in institutional efforts relating to equity, diversity and inclusion, including the TRIO McNair program and a history of successful federal S-STEM funding. They are also interested in working together towards innovative pedagogical approaches.

The College of St. Scholastica is a thriving independent private college with its main campus overlooking Lake Superior in Duluth, extended campuses throughout Minnesota, and vibrant online programs that attract learners from around the world. The College serves an enrollment of over 4,000 students in undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Our college community is committed to the Benedictine values of Respect, Hospitality, Stewardship, Community, and Love of Learning.

Duluth, Minnesota is a vibrant city of ~90,000 residents on the beautiful shores of Lake Superior, the ancestral homeland of the Anishinaabe people. The city has a flourishing arts and cultural scene, as well as access to some of the premier outdoor activities in Minnesota. Duluth is home to many family-friendly activities, including the Great Lake Aquarium, Canal Park, Spirit Mountain, and Enger Tower. The greater Duluth area is a regional hub for higher education and healthcare with six colleges and universities and two world-class hospitals.

Key Results/Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate upper-division biochemistry courses and labs.
• Teach online, graduate biochemistry courses
• Teach introductory chemistry as part of a multi-instructor team
• Develop an undergraduate research program
• Serve as an advisor to chemistry and biochemistry majors
• Participate in the work of the department, the School of Arts and Sciences, and the College through faculty governance, committee work, and other opportunities
• Contribute to and participate in fostering a culture of inclusion in support of College diversity goals

Required Qualifications

• Ph. D. in biochemistry or closely-related field
• Commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching

Preferred Qualifications

• College teaching experience as instructor of record for one or more full semesters, including the use of innovative pedagogical approaches
• Experience teaching online chemistry courses at both undergraduate and/or graduate levels
• Experience with undergraduate curriculum redesign, including the creation of CUREs
• Experience engaging undergraduate students across STEM majors in research experiences

How to apply

Apply now

Applicants should include the following documents:

1. Cover Letter explaining:

• your interest in the position
• your qualifications, specifically indicating how you meet our required and preferred qualifications
• a brief teaching philosophy that addresses your commitment to undergraduate teaching
• a brief description of your research interests, including plans for involving undergraduates in research appropriate for a small college

2. Resume/CV including the names and contact information (including email and phone number) for three (3) references who may be contacted as the hiring process proceeds,

3. Unofficial transcripts

The College of St. Scholastica is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an educational and work environment that is rich in diversity, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty and staff. Individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. While there is no religious requirement, we are interested in individuals who value and support the rich Catholic Benedictine heritage of the College of St. Scholastica.

The College of St. Scholastica is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to creating an educational and work environment that is rich in diversity, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty and staff. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.