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Clarkson University lists this Assistant Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry opportunity in village of potsdam, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Assistant Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry
Pay Range
USD $75,000.00 - $115,000.00 / Yr.
Overview
Faculty position (Open Rank) in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry starting in August 2026. General Purpose: Teach undergraduate courses (labs and lectures) in Biochemistry I and II and specialized courses in the area of expertise (e.g. Forensic chemistry, Food Chemistry, Biochemistry for Life Sciences). Full time tenure‑track faculty position (open rank) in the broadly defined areas of Biochemistry/Bioorganic Chemistry/Medicinal/Forensic or Food Chemistry serving the teaching needs of undergraduate and graduate classes in these areas. We seek candidates with a strong commitment to teaching and research excellence who will contribute to both undergraduate and graduate education, and whose expertise complements that of current faculty and builds on departmental strengths.
Research expertise for this position is sought in the broadly defined areas of biochemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, biomaterials, and related areas. Teaching responsibilities may include Biochemistry I/II, Biochemistry for Life Sciences, Forensics, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceuticals, or Food Chemistry based on the area of expertise. Candidates with research and teaching expertise in applied sciences, such as pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemistry or food chemistry, are particularly encouraged to apply.
Primary teaching responsibilities will be in support of the core undergraduate curriculum in chemistry & biochemistry, materials science & engineering and will complement university‑wide undergraduate (BS) and graduate (MS and PhD) level courses supporting the growth in applied sciences, biosciences, and related fields.
Responsibilities
Teaching undergraduate courses as assigned
Teaching graduate courses supporting MS and PhD programs in Chemistry and Biochemistry as well as interdisciplinary programs in Materials Science & Engineering (MSE) and Environmental Science & Engineering (ESE)
Maintain a vigorous, creative, externally funded research program
Mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students in the research environment
Actively participate on Departmental, School and University committees
Lead in the professional community by organizing symposia, reviewing manuscripts and research proposals, and other scholarly activities
Qualifications
Education:
Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials (or related areas). Preferred: Ph.D. in chemistry or biochemistry and teaching experience in undergraduate chemistry or biochemistry
Experience: Minimum one year teaching in an undergraduate university setting
Physical Demands
The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Health & Safety
All staff has a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff are required to adhere to the University’s Health, Safety and Environmental Policy & Procedures.
EEO Statement
An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson actively seeks and encourages applications from veterans and people with disabilities. All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records).
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