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National Institute on Scientific Teaching
Central State University

Central State University is looking to hire an Assistant Professor of Biochemistry. The Assistant Professor is expected to provide student instruction, advising, curriculum development, program design, and lead/conduct research activities including published articles/books.
Apply here: https://careers.centralstate.edu/postings/4564/pre_apply
Duties and Responsibilities:
Teach a minimum of 12 contact hours per semester (24 annually) including biochemistry (with lab) and other courses in the chemistry major
Maintain office hours and advise assigned students
Assist in curriculum development, review, and textbook selection
Collaborate with departmental and college faculty in curriculum and program development and research
Assist in the recruitment, retention and persistence activities of the department – academic release time will be provided
Participate in college and professional development activities
Involvement in recognized professional associations and organizations
Maintain an extramurally funded research program that involves undergraduates
Publish research results in scientific forums and journals
Other duties as assigned by the Chair
Minimum Qualifications:
Possession of a doctoral degree or professional degree required to teach biochemistry
Experience as an instructor at an accredited university teaching biochemistry (3 years preferred at the rank of instructor or higher) and related disciplines using modern biochemical techniques with undergraduates
Evidence of teaching at the undergraduate level
Evidence of scholarship and research, particularly scholarly publication.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience and interest in teaching students from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds
Ability to use technology in instruction and in student advising
Experience in teaching introductory chemistry courses and upper level biochemistry courses
Experience in using inquiry and problem-based learning pedagogies in both laboratory and classroom
Experience in teaching and research using modern instrumentation and molecular techniques