Assistant Professor, Biochemistry

Position Rank

Assistant Teaching Professor, Biology or Chemistry

Track

Tenure Track

Position Title

Assistant Professor, Biochemistry

Category

Full-Time Faculty

Position Number

Posting Number

F0000256

Location

Chicago

Open Date

11/19/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled?

No

Job Type

Full-Time

Working Hours

Position Summary

Roosevelt University’s Department of Biological, Physical and Health Sciences seeks to fill a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track faculty position, beginning August 2026.



GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES : The primary responsibilities of this position are to provide in-person lecture and laboratory instruction in Biochemistry and related Biology or Chemistry courses at the undergraduate and graduate (master’s) levels, and to develop a collaborative research program involving students in the applicant’s area of expertise.



SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

• Providing exceptional classroom and laboratory instruction in biochemistry courses and in other upper-level and graduate courses as appropriate.
• Incorporating evidence-based teaching methods that enhance learning outcomes for all students.
• Engaging in scholarly and professional development activities that contribute to scientific knowledge and provide student research training opportunities, including master’s thesis sponsorship.
• Mentoring students as they navigate their majors and prepare for the workforce.
• Active participation in the improvement of curriculum and assessment for the biochemistry major. Service on department and college-level working groups and governance.
  

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The salary range for this position is $68,000-$73,000



Title IX Contact Information: Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At Roosevelt University, the Title IX Coordinator is Natasha Robinson. Her office is located in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, AUD 476B. She can be reached at 312-281-3245 or [email protected].


Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email [email protected] .

Special Instructions Summary

Interested candidates must submit:

• RU application for employment (available on web site).
• Cover letter that describes your interest in the position and addresses the minimum and/or preferred qualifications.
• Current resume.
• Statement addressing teaching philosophy and prior teaching effectiveness.
• Statement addressing plans for research program development.
• Unofficial transcripts of all post-secondary education.
• Names, addresses and phone numbers of three individuals qualified to assess your ability to perform the duties specified for this position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Doctoral degree in biochemical science, biological science, or related field
• Documented successful college-level teaching experience

Years of Experience Required

Certification/Licensure Required

Minimum Qualifications

See Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using contemporary teaching methods to support student learning inside and outside of the classroom
• Experience in incorporating technology into teaching, including the use of modeling and simulation tools and course management systems
• Record of student research mentoring or publication with student co-authors
• Experience in curriculum design and assessment, including using assessment results to improve course content and student learning outcomes
• Experience in preparing competitive applications for external funding of research and/or education
• Demonstrated ability in laboratory instrument operation and maintenance
• Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor students in a range of majors and programs

Equipment Operated

Standard office equipment and laboratory equipment as required.

Working Conditions

Classroom, office and lab setting.

Priority Application Instructions

Departmental Contact Information

Robert M. Seiser, Ph.D.
Professor of Biology and Chemistry
Chair, Department of Biological, Physical and Health Sciences

College of Science, Health and Pharmacy
(847) 619-8758 / [email protected]