"Assistant/Associate Professor, Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Geology - IFO (AA27035)"

Job Description

The Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Geology at Minnesota State University, Mankato invites applications for a probationary, Assistant or Associate Professor beginning August 17, 2026. This position requires teaching and advising to support the undergraduate programs in Biochemistry and Chemistry. This position requires teaching and advising to support the undergraduate programs in Biochemistry and Chemistry, and related science, engineering, technology, healthcare and other fields. This position requires active engagement in scholarship, advising of undergraduate student majors, continuing preparation, and services to the University, community, and discipline.

A typical faculty workload responsibility may include up to twenty four (24) credits of instruction per academic year. The successful candidate may need to teach in other areas as assigned and qualified. May be expected to develop and deliver face-to-face, hybrid, and on-line instruction at the Mankato campus, online, and/or at the university’s additional locations, as assigned.

The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues in curriculum design, instruction and evaluation, conduct research productively and mentor students in research, help create innovative strategies for student recruitment, retention, and completion, and may be expected to develop external grant funding opportunities.

All faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly or creative activity or research, in continuing preparation and study, in contributing to student growth and development, and in providing service to the university and community (See Article 22 and Appendix G of the IFO Master Agreement)

The successful candidate's primary teaching duties include lecture and laboratory components in our university's 100-level general, organic, and biochemistry (GOB) series, 300-level organic chemistry lecture and lab courses, and/or courses consistent with the candidate's expertise. This position will advise undergraduate majors.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in Chemistry and Biochemistry.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from a wide range of diverse backgrounds and to foster a professional environment that is inclusive, respectful, and equitable for all.
• Doctorate or terminal degree in Medicinal, Pharmaceutical or Organic Chemistry; Chemical Biology, Chemistry or Biochemistry, (conferred on an official transcript and received in Human Resources on or before August 17, 2026).
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching chemistry.
• Research expertise in medicinal or pharmaceutical chemistry, or synthetic drug design, complementary to our biochemistry and chemistry faculty.
• Evidence of completing at least two graduate level courses in medicinal and/or organic chemistry, or at least two semesters of teaching experience in major-level medicinal or organic chemistry (graduate assistant experience accepted).

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience fostering an inclusive, equitable, and respectful environment while working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated effective written, oral communication and presentation skills.
• College or university-level chemistry teaching experience in lectures and labs.
• Experience with use and maintenance of instruments in organic chemistry and lab safety practices.
• Evidence of and willingness to mentor undergraduate student research in medicinal or pharmaceutical chemistry, or synthetic drug design.
• Demonstrated willingness to work individually and collaboratively as a member of a team.
• Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development.
• Research expertise in medicinal or pharmaceutical chemistry, or synthetic drug design, complementary to our biochemistry and chemistry faculty.
• Potential to secure external grant funding.
• Post-doctoral experience.
• Relevant industrial or government laboratory experience.

Other Requirements

Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to, participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.

Salary Type: Depends on qualifications. Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on February 4, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Position: Tenure-Track (Probationary*)

Additional Information

Our department offers bachelor degrees in biochemistry (including an ASBMB approved degree), chemistry (including an ACS approved degree), chemistry teaching; and minors in chemistry and geology. The Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Geology Department currently has 14 tenure track faculty who are represented by a faculty union. Our department is focused on teaching and undergraduate research opportunities.

Application Procedures

A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee.

• Cover Letter
• Non-Photo Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Contact Information for three (3) references
• Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree
• A brief (no more than one-page) response to the following: Provide a specific example from your professional or academic experience that demonstrates your ability to work effectively with individuals from a wide range of diverse backgrounds. In your response, describe the actions you took to foster an environment that was inclusive, respectful, and equitable for all. What was the outcome, and what did you learn from the experience?
• A one (1) page statement of your teaching philosophy.
• A statement of research/scholarly interests that includes proposals for undergraduate research projects at Minnesota State University, Mankato, not to exceed 4 pages with references. The statement should also include (not more than 1 page) plans for dissemination and procurement of external funding for research.

CONTACT INFORMATION

James Poole
Minnesota State University, Mankato
241 Ford Hall
Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: 507-389-2906
TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711
Email: james.poole@mnsu.edu

*Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at: https://admin.mnsu.edu/human-resources/our-benefits/bargaining-units-and-personnel-plans/