"Assistant or Associate Professor of Chemistry/Biochemistry"

Job Details

Title: Assistant or Associate Professor of Chemistry/Biochemistry

Position Number: 0076382

Hiring Unit: UH - West O'ahu/Academic Affairs/Division of Math, Natural and Health Sciences

Location: Kapolei, Hawai’i

Posting Date: September 4, 2025

Closing Date: Continuous recruitment. Application review begins on October 5, 2025.

Salary Information: F-3/F-4, salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Monthly Type: 9-month

Tenure Track: Tenure

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Temporary/Permanent: Permanent

Other Conditions: Appointment to begin on August 1, 2026.

The University of Hawai'i–West O'ahu, a public, primarily undergraduate institution with a strong commitment to teaching excellence and Native Hawaiian-serving mission, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Chemistry or Biochemistry. The successful candidate will join a growing science program committed to impartiality-minded teaching, hands-on learning, and community engagement.

We seek a dynamic educator and scholar with a passion for undergraduate instruction and mentorship, who can teach across the chemistry curriculum and contribute to biochemistry-related courses and research opportunities. Candidates should be able to teach lower-division and upper-division chemistry courses and labs, particularly general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach 24 semester credits per academic year (typically 3 courses with 1 course release for service and research activities per semester), including lecture and lab courses in general chemistry, organic chemistry, and/or biochemistry.
• Develop and deliver high-quality, instruction to a multicultural student population, including first-generation college students and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities.
• Participate in curriculum development, academic advising, and mentoring of undergraduate students.
• Engage in scholarly activities, which may include discipline-based education research with undergraduates, or community-engaged scholarship.
• Contribute to service at the division, campus, and/or system level, including committee participation and program assessment.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff in interdisciplinary and cross-campus initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or closely related field from an accredited institution (ABD candidates must provide evidence of near completion).
2. Demonstrated ability or potential to teach chemistry and/or biochemistry courses effectively at the undergraduate level.
3. Evidence of or potential for engaging undergraduates in research, mentorship, or high-impact teaching practices.
4. Commitment to serving a varied student body and promoting all-encompassing excellence in teaching and scholarship.

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Experience teaching at a primarily undergraduate institution or similar setting.
2. Experience developing and teaching laboratory courses.
3. Interest in curriculum innovation and the use of evidence-based instructional practices.
4. Experience mentoring undergraduates in research, especially students from underserved backgrounds.
5. Background or interest in interdisciplinary teaching, such as the integration of chemistry with environmental science, health sciences, or education.
6. Familiarity with Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander cultures or commitment to place-based and culturally sustaining pedagogy.

To Apply: Go to https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/hawaiiedu?keywords=0076382. Type 0076382,

Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and upload the required documents. Required documents include:

1. Cover letter addressing how you meet the qualifications.
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. Statement of teaching philosophy (1–2 pages).
4. Statement of research interests and potential undergraduate involvement (1–2 pages).
5. Statement addressing commitment to creating a welcoming and supportive environment and fostering sense of belonging for all students (1 page).
6. Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts required at time of hire).
7. Names and contact information for three professional references.

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Inquiries: UHWO Human Resources; uhwohr@hawaii.edu