"Visiting Assistant Professor of Biochemistry"

Job Details

Description

Biochemistry – Department of Chemistry. The Department of Chemistry at Colby College invites applications for a nine-month Visiting Assistant Professor position in Biochemistry to begin September 1, 2025. Candidates must have graduate coursework in biochemistry and chemistry, have earned their Ph.D. by the position start date, and demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate education. Teaching responsibilities will include courses and laboratories within the General Chemistry and Biochemistry curriculum.

Qualifications

Candidates must have graduate coursework in biochemistry and chemistry, have earned their Ph.D. by the position start date, and demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate education. Teaching responsibilities will include courses and laboratories within the General Chemistry and Biochemistry curriculum.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit a letter of application that describes their interest in, and qualifications for, this position, as well as a current curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy that demonstrates a commitment to equitable and inclusive teaching, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and three confidential letters of recommendation as PDFs to: http://apply.interfolio.com/169163. Colby is committed to supporting a diverse community of scholars. In their application materials, candidates should please address how their personal experiences and professional plans support Colby’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. Application review will begin July 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

Inquiries may be directed to Prof. Jeffrey Katz (jlkatz@colby.edu).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Colby is a private, coeducational liberal arts college that admits students and makes personnel decisions on the basis of the individual’s qualifications to contribute to Colby’s educational objectives and institutional needs. The principle of not discriminating on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, caste, national or ethnic origin, marital status, genetic information, political beliefs, veteran or military status, parental status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, physical or mental disability unrelated to the job or course of study requirements is consistent with the mission of a liberal arts college and the law.