The Department of Chemistry at Carthage College invites
applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of biochemistry
starting August 2027. We seek a teacher-scholar to contribute to
the development of our new Biochemistry major by serving as Program
Coordinator, guiding curriculum development, and advising
biochemistry students. The successful applicant will be expected to
teach biochemistry and general chemistry courses while
demonstrating a strong commitment to establishing a productive
research program with undergraduates and actively seeking external
funding.
The Chemistry Department is ACS certified, and our equipment includes a 400-MHz NMR, AFM, HPLC, GC-MS, GC, FTIR, DLS, MP-AES, Fluorimeter, and UV/VIS. The Carthage faculty is firmly committed to the liberal arts tradition and interdisciplinary work. Carthage also offers small class sizes, start-up funds for research, conference travel, and the opportunity to teach, mentor, and advise diverse undergraduates at a liberal arts college. A demonstration of teaching ability will be required at the final interview. More information about the Department may be found at http://www.carthage.edu/chemistry/ .
Interested candidates should submit a single PDF file that includes a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a scholarship statement, and the names and contact information of three professional references. Additional questions about this position can be directed to Prof. John Kirk at [contact details available in the full listing].
For best consideration, applications should be received by October 16th.
Minimum Qualifications
The Chemistry Department is ACS certified, and our equipment includes a 400-MHz NMR, AFM, HPLC, GC-MS, GC, FTIR, DLS, MP-AES, Fluorimeter, and UV/VIS. The Carthage faculty is firmly committed to the liberal arts tradition and interdisciplinary work. Carthage also offers small class sizes, start-up funds for research, conference travel, and the opportunity to teach, mentor, and advise diverse undergraduates at a liberal arts college. A demonstration of teaching ability will be required at the final interview. More information about the Department may be found at http://www.carthage.edu/chemistry/ .
Interested candidates should submit a single PDF file that includes a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a scholarship statement, and the names and contact information of three professional references. Additional questions about this position can be directed to Prof. John Kirk at [contact details available in the full listing].
For best consideration, applications should be received by October 16th.
Minimum Qualifications
- Meet all requirements for a Ph.D. in Biochemistry or Chemistry by August 2027
- Commitment to innovative curriculum development in chemistry
- Demonstrated record of or potential for successful undergraduate instruction
- Demonstrated record of or potential for engagement of undergraduate students in scholarship