Assistant Professor of Biochemistry

Job Summary

We seek an individual who is (1) passionate about teaching both lower-division and upper-division undergraduate chemistry and biochemistry courses, (2) committed to scholarship that involves undergraduates, and (3) invested in student success. If you desire to make a difference in the lives of undergraduate students, the Donald J. Bettinger Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in the Getty College of Arts & Sciences at Ohio Northern University invites you to apply for a tenure-track faculty position to begin August 18, 2026. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Scope:

The Donald J. Bettinger Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in the Getty College of Arts & Sciences at Ohio Northern University welcomes applicants for a tenure-track, assistant professor position in biochemistry. Candidates from any area of biochemistry will be considered.

Principal Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach a variety of undergraduate chemistry and biochemistry courses. Ohio Northern University faculty teach 23-25 credit hours per year. Additional responsibilities include advising undergraduate students, scholarship and mentoring undergraduate research, and service. Questions concerning the position should be directed to Professor Amelia Anderson-Wile, Search Committee Chair, at a-anderson.4@onu.edu.

Required Skills:

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, as well as the interest and ability to mentor students both inside and outside the classroom. Candidates with experience teaching undergraduate chemistry and/or biochemistry courses and involvement in undergraduate research are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a closely related field is required. An ABD will be considered if all degree requirements are completed before September 1, 2026.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In the statement of teaching philosophy, please discuss how you would or have supported a classroom of students with a broad cross-section of differing levels of academic preparation. In the research experience and effectiveness, please provide a statement of proposed scholarship that emphasizes the suitability of research for undergraduate students and highlights potential funding sources (3-5 pages plus references). To view full description and apply online go to: https://jobs.onu.edu/postings/13682

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