Assistant Professor of Biochemistry

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Type of Position: Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track

Workstudy Position: No

Job Type: Regular

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Sponsorship Available: No

Institution Name: University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

The UA Little Rock School of Physical Sciences – Chemistry Program invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor – Biochemistry. Our program is dedicated to high‑quality education at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate is expected to establish and maintain a strong research program in Biochemistry, with at least half of the research involving bench/wet biochemistry. Currently, the program has GC/MS, LC/MS, NMR, ESR, and other standard spectroscopic instrumentation available, along with gel electrophoresis and separations equipment.

UA Little Rock also has high‑level computational and visualization capabilities for candidates wishing to pursue theoretical and experimental research. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Required Education and/or

Experience:

• Ph.D. in Biochemistry or a closely related field. All Ph.D. requirements must be completed before employment commences.

Preferred Education and/or

Experience:

• Candidates with postdoctoral research experience will be given preference.
• Experience in teaching biochemistry classes and labs at the undergraduate and graduate level is preferred.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate‑level courses in biochemistry, including lectures and laboratories.
• May also teach freshman‑level courses in chemistry, including general and fundamental chemistry as needed.
• Develop research activities at the undergraduate and graduate level (Master’s and Ph.D. in Applied Science, Chemistry) that will be maintained through funding obtained from granting agencies.
• Service activities are also expected that include serving on program, school, college, and university‑wide committees, assisting in recruiting, and advising majors.

• Committed to students’ success as indicated by prior teaching experience and/or mentoring and supervisory experience of employees.
• Expertise in face‑to‑face and virtual teaching methodologies, including active learning practices.
• Expertise in Chemistry topics.
• Knowledge and use of best teaching and safety practices.
• Knowledge of simple laboratory equipment and laboratory practices.
• Knowledge of standard spectroscopic instrumentation.

Salary Information: $65,000

Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Research Philosophy, Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Pre‑employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

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