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Assistant Professor of Science - Biochemistry

Employer
Trine University
Location
Angola, Indiana
Salary
Salary and benefits are highly competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Date posted
Mar 22, 2023

Job Details

Assistant Professor of Science - Biochemistry

Angola, Indiana  

Summary

The Department of Science at Trine University invites applications for a full-time faculty position in science at the Assistant Professor rank beginning August 2023.  A Ph.D. in biochemistry, chemistry, or biology is required.  We seek a trained biochemist whose primary teaching responsibility will include biochemistry and introductory science courses.  Faculty may also be assigned to advance courses in their area of expertise.  In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will be expected to participate in campus culture, contribute to a highly collaborative department, participate in small-scale undergraduate research, and advise and mentor students. 

Department Statement

The Department of Science at Trine University is a part of the Rinker Ross School of Health Sciences, and offers B.S. degrees in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, and forensic science. The department is located in Best Hall of Science that expanded into a $6.6 million, 26,000 square-foot addition in fall of 2016. That addition included new anatomy and physiology, microbiology, biochemistry, organic, and physical/inorganic chemistry laboratories as well as space for student research. In the upcoming fall of 2023, Best Hall of Science will be expanding into another $16 million, 36,000 square-foot addition. This addition includes new physical/inorganic chemistry laboratories, quantitative/instrumental chemistry laboratories, a collaborative learning classroom, faculty offices, and renovated molecular biology and biochemistry laboratories. The department is well equipped with modern instrumentation including two Anatomage tables, a Synergy HTX multi-more plate reader, BSL-II microbiology teaching lab, inverted and fluorescent microscopes, a genetics facility (nanodrop, genetic analyzer, thermocycler, and electroporator), and numerous chemistry analytical instrumentation.

Application materials including, a detailed curriculum vita, a statement of teaching philosophy, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation.  Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Required Education

A Ph.D. in biochemistry, chemistry, or biology is required.

Outstanding Benefits

Trine University offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Some benefits offered include:

  • Health – medical, dental, vision, flex spending, HSA accounts
  • Life Insurance – a variety of voluntary life options are available along with an employer paid employee life policy valued at 1½ times annual salary
  • Financial Insurance – employer paid Long Term Disability and voluntary Short-Term Disability, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness options are available
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • Retirement – after one year of full-time service you are eligible for an employer contribution of 5% and up to an additional 5% employer match
  • Education – after 6 months of full-time service, undergraduate education benefits are available for employee, spouse, and dependent children

Salary

Full-time, faculty-line salary and benefit schedule. 

Company

Trine University

From our programs, to our faculty, to our facilities, to the positive impact our work has on communities everywhere, we've been setting our standards higher at Trine for more than 130 years. You'll see excellence in:

  • Our beautiful 450-acre Angola campus, with more than $176m invested in enhancements since 2000
  • Our consistent ranking among the Midwest’s best universities by U.S. News & World Report
  • The success enjoyed by many of our alumni in their chosen fields
  • Programs like Innovation One that offer students hands-on experience with real-world projects that benefit businesses, the community and the world

One of the largest employers in Steuben County, Trine prides itself in its employee retention, outstanding benefits, creative work environment, and its contribution to the community.

Trine University remains committed to cultivating diversity, inclusion and fairness. As a leading private institution of higher education, Trine fosters a culture of understanding, growth, and inquiry; values the diverse qualities of its students, faculty, and staff; promotes an inclusive environment free of discrimination and intolerance; and welcomes everyone.

Are you ready to take the next step in your professional career?

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