Job Title: Assistant Professor of Chemistry Department: Chemistry Job Description: The Chemistry Department at Rhodes College invites applications for a tenure-track position in the area of biochemistry at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning in August 2027. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in chemistry or a related field by August 1, 2027, and demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and research in a liberal
arts environment. Although not required, post-doctoral experience is preferred. We seek an individual who can teach biochemistry in a supportive, inclusive, and engaging way, and who is dedicated to mentoring and advising students from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. The teaching load is five courses per year, with laboratory courses counting as full courses. Responsibilities will include biochemistry
lectures, and possibly introductory chemistry and the laboratory, analytical chemistry laboratory, an advanced course in the candidate’s area of expertise, and/or senior seminar. Courses will count toward both the Chemistry major and the interdisciplinary major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. The successful candidate will join a diverse and collaborative department, contributing to both departmental and
college-wide initiatives. In addition to teaching, the candidate is expected to develop a sustainable research program that actively involves undergraduates, providing them with meaningful opportunities for scholarly growth. For additional information, please contact Larryn Peterson (petersonL@rhodes.edu). Rhodes is a nationally ranked residential college committed to the liberal arts and sciences. Our highest
priorities are intellectual engagement, community excellence, service to others, and honor among ourselves. Our students live and learn on one of the country’s most beautiful campuses, located in the heart of Memphis, an economic, medical, and culturally diverse center, making Rhodes one of a handful of prominent liberal arts colleges in a major metropolitan area. Rhodes College prides itself on providing a welcoming
environment for employees of all backgrounds, viewpoints, and life experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, or other protected characteristics. A complete application will include 1) a cover letter that addresses the strengths the
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