Collegiate Assistant Professor

COLLEGIATE ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITION IN BIOCHEMISTRY

The Department of Biochemistry at Virginia Tech seeks enthusiastic candidates for a non-tenure track Collegiate Assistant Professor position. The Department (https://www.biochem.vt.edu/) is a dynamic, collaborative, and tight-knit community of scientist-educators that currently includes 20 tenure-stream and two collegiate faculty. This is a nine-month, full-time position with a renewable three-year contract and the opportunity for promotion. The candidate will advance the instructional mission of the department by teaching courses, engaging in curricular development, adopting innovative and inclusive pedagogical practices, and enhancing undergraduate research and/or outreach opportunities. The position responsibilities also include a scholarly component, which may involve scholarship of teaching and learning or of biochemical research by undergraduates. The Biochemistry Department is committed to creating an inclusive environment that promotes the success of a diverse student body and is actively engaged in efforts to build inclusive educational practices within the curriculum. Candidates with experience teaching, mentoring and/or advising students from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Applicants must apply online (https://listings.jobs.vt.edu, use posting number 518114). Review of applications will begin on November 28, 2021 and the position will remain open until filled. Virginia Tech is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Anyone having questions concerning discrimination or accessibility should contact the Office for Equity and Accessibility.