Assistant Professor of Biochemistry / Neuroscience

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Alaska Fairbanks invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in biochemistry and/or neuroscience. Applicants should demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in both undergraduate and graduate education, with a focus on teaching chemistry and biochemistry courses that are essential to our department majors, pre-medical, and pre-health students. We are particularly interested in candidates who will actively contribute to the intellectual life of the department, engage in collaborative research, and foster an inclusive learning environment.

This position will ideally begin Fall 2025 semester. Successful candidates will have a record of research excellence, or give evidence of priming research potential, as well as showing a commitment to effective and engaged teaching. Faculty are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in introductory chemistry, biochemistry, and/or neuroscience to a diverse student body, develop a vibrant research program, supervise graduate students, and contribute generally to the Department.

The typical teaching load will be 3 - 4 courses per 9-month academic year and offered via online and in-person modalities. Research in biochemistry and/or neuroscience, meeting national and international standards, is expected, including publication of peer-reviewed articles, presentations of research at conferences and workshops, and pursuit of competitive grants.

To thrive in this position, a candidate must be self-motivated, invested in nurturing the abilities and academic development of students at all levels, and committed to research excellence. An ideal candidate will have experience working with a diverse student population, an understanding of how to teach engaging courses effectively, develop new curricula, and have a desire to advance the frontiers of knowledge in biochemistry and/or neuroscience.

Minimum Qualifications:
PhD in biochemistry, neuroscience or a related field and postdoctoral research experience. Preference will be given to applicants with a record of extramural funding, teaching and/or mentoring experience, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Position Details:
This position is located on the Troth Yeddha’ campus in Fairbanks, AK. This is a full-time, 9-month base appointment, FLSA exempt faculty position complete with a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, paid holidays, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be offered a competitive salary based on education and experience.

This position is open until filled. However, a 1st review of applications will occur on March 3, 2025 . To ensure consideration, make sure all required documents listed below are submitted prior to 11:59 pm AKST, March 2, 2025.

Required documentation:
-Cover Letter
-Curriculum Vitae
-Statement of teaching and mentoring philosophy, experience and interests (max 2 pages) and 
-Statement of Research accomplishments, goals and funding plans ( max 2 pages) **you will need to upload these 2 statements as a single document
-Statement of commitment to and/or experience with improving diversity, equity and inclusion in science (max 2 pages) **upload as a supporting document
-Please make sure the 3 references listed on the application are professional and work related, preferably current or past supervisors.

Finalists invited to on-campus interview/visits will be required to give a teaching presentation and a research presentation (if applicable) during their visit. Feedback from faculty, staff and students will be considered in the final recommendation to hire.

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Sheri Hall, CNSM HR Manager, at sahall5@alaska.edu or (907) 474-6714.

This position is represented by United Academics-AAUP/AFT (UNAC). https://www.unitedacademicsak.org

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

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