Department of Chemistry/Biochemistry - Tenure Track

The Department of Chemistry invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in Biochemistry, Bioorganic, or Chemical Biology beginning Fall 2026.

Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) or Associate Professor possible.

Applicants must have a Ph.D.

in Biochemistry, Bioorganic chemistry, Chemical Biology, Organic chemistry, or a closely related field (postdoctoral experience preferred) and demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and research.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses including biochemistry, organic chemistry, and electives in the candidate's area of specialization.

Teaching responsibilities might also include other courses within the chemistry curriculum.

In addition, the candidate is expected to develop an active research program involving undergraduate students.

The teaching load is five courses over two semesters (with labs counting as a course); periodically one course will be Tutorial (a topical writing/critical thinking course for first-year students, the only College-wide requirement beyond the completion of a major in an individually-advised curriculum). Additional information about our curriculum and faculty can be found at Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) or Associate Professor possible In letters of application, candidates should discuss their interest in developing as a teacher and scholar in a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction.

They should also discuss their potential to contribute to a college community that maintains a diversity of people and perspectives as one of its core values.

To be assured of full consideration, all application materials should be received by October 15.

Candidates will need to upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts (copies are acceptable), [statement of teaching philosophy and a description of research interests], and provide email addresses for three references.

Questions about this search should be directed to the search chair, Professor Stephen Sieck, at [] or .