Assistant or Associate Professor of Chemistry (Biochemistry, Tenure-Track)

The Department of Chemistry in the J. D. Patterson School of Natural Sciences at Ouachita Baptist University invites applications for a full-time, tenure track biochemistry faculty position. The anticipated start date for this opportunity is August 1, 2026. The candidate’s primary teaching load will include teaching biochemistry, chemistry and non-majors science courses. The candidate will also provide undergraduate academic advising, supervise undergraduate research and honors projects, and contribute to the overall academic environment of the department and the university. A successful candidate will exhibit excellent teaching in the context of a liberal arts education and scholarly activity in the field while demonstrating aptitude and inclination for engaging undergraduates in mentored research. Preference will be given to candidates with classroom teaching experience, but candidates with professional clinical experience will also be considered. The successful candidate will provide evidence of a collegial commitment to professional, university, departmental, and community service; and a Christian commitment consistent with biblical standards and the University’s vision, mission, values, and statement of faith as a liberal arts institution. Rank and salary are dependent on qualifications. All qualified candidates will be considered, but preference will be given to those who have a doctorate in Biochemistry or a relevant field as well as post-doctoral experience.

To apply, submit online (https://obu.edu/about/hr/biochemapp.php) (1) a cover letter describing how your expertise will enhance our department, (2) a statement of research interests including how you will mentor undergraduates through research, (3) a statement of teaching philosophy highlighting diverse and inclusive pedagogy and evidence of teaching effectiveness, (4) a curriculum vitae including names and contact information for three references, (5) graduate transcripts, and (6) a completed Faculty Application for Employment form. In the title of each file, please include Last Name_Document Description. Email Dr. Sharon K. Hamilton, Chair of the Biochemistry Search Committee, at hamiltons@obu.edu with any questions. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Consistent with our mission as a Christ-centered learning community, Ouachita Baptist University seeks to develop a diverse faculty for the benefit of our students and stakeholders. Ouachita is a Christian liberal arts university founded in 1886. Of its approximately 1,900 students, almost 1,600 undergraduates attend the university’s highly residential campus; the university also offers graduate degrees to serve students in a variety of educational programs. Ouachita’s beautiful 200-acre campus is situated on the Ouachita River, is minutes from DeGray Lake Resort State Park, and is in the foothills of the Ouachita National Forest. To learn more about the university, visit obu.edu/jobs.