Assistant Professor of Chemistry 532995 Anchorage, Alaska, United States Faculty Full-time On Campus UNAC Grade 30 UAA College of Arts & Sciences The Department of Chemistry at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor of biochemistry. The applicant would join a collaborative and interdisciplinary community committed to instructional excellence, student
mentorship, and community-engaged research. UAA provides access to world-class facilities and unique opportunities to address applied scientific challenges relevant to Alaska and beyond. The candidate is expected to establish a successful research laboratory, commensurate with the state of their career. The anticipated start date for this position is August 2027. The Department seeks candidates whose professional
interests reflect a commitment to excellence in teaching, the development and maintenance of an active undergraduate research program, participation in service activities, and the continued growth of the department. Teaching responsibilities will primarily include the biochemistry sequence, along with general chemistry and other instructional assignments as needed based on the departmental needs and the candidate's
qualifications. The ideal candidate will contribute research expertise that complements the department's existing faculty strengths and research infrastructure. Preference will be given to candidates with a collaborative approach to research and interests that support continued expansion of the department's analytical core, the Analytical Science for Environmental Toxicology (ASET) Lab. The department values faculty
who will contribute not only to disciplinary excellence, but also to the inclusive and community-engaged mission of the College of Arts and Sciences.The College of Arts and Sciences is a welcoming and diverse academic community, providing a world-class, Alaska-rooted education that prepares students for the challenges of today and tomorrow through educational excellence, transformative research, creative expression,
and community engagement. It is where innovative research and creative work culminate to transform Alaska’s next generation. We seek candidates dedicated to promoting an environment that increases student knowledge about local, national, and global communities. The University of Alaska Anchorage is the largest of three universities in the University of Alaska system, serving nearly 12,000 students from all over the
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