Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Teaching Position in Chemistry and Biochemistry

A full-time teaching position in the department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Teaching duties to include General, Organic and Biochemistry; chemistry Foundational Core; and support of Biochemistry – lecture, labs, and faculty mentored undergraduate research. Other duties in maintaining labs and equipment, advising and mentoring students, and serving on a university committee will be expected and are a shared responsibility among department members.

Mission and Commitment Taylor's mission is to develop servant-leaders marked with a passion to minister Christ's redemptive love, grace, and truth to a world in need. As a community, Taylor faculty, staff, and students commit to living out Christ's love and truth in the here and now. We worship together, serve one another, and grow in faith as we learn in the classroom, on the field, at chapel, and anywhere else we're doing Life Together.

Duties and Responsibilities

This position is primarily responsible to:

• Teaching, Scholarship and Service to the campus community are expected.
• Teaching primarily in courses and labs related to the health sciences and in the area of faculty member's specialization.
• Scholarship in area of interest and involving undergraduate students.
• Administrative tasks in record keeping, strategic planning, department advancement, accreditation, HLC reporting and campus initiatives.
• Mentoring and advising students individually and at department functions.
• Testify to personal experience of salvation in Jesus Christ, affirm belief in the University's Statement of Faith, abide by and practice our Life Together Covenant, and both personally agree with and support the Foundational Documents of Taylor University.
• Other Duties as assigned

Typical Qualifications

• Master's Degree or Ph.D. in biochemistry, bioanalytical, or related field.
• Specializations or interests in areas such as: bioanalytical, data science, bioinformatics, machine learning, formulations, molecular mechanics, or forensics are encouraged.