Assistant Professor of Biochemistry

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Posting Number:
20260055F


Position Title:
Assistant Professor of Biochemistry


Position Type:
Faculty


Location:
Villanova, PA


Recruitment Type:
Internal/External Applicants


Work Schedule:
full-time/9-months


Department:
184-Chemistry


Position Summary:

Why work at Villanova?

• Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University's founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.
• Villanova has been included among the nation's best colleges and universities. VU's inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report's 2026 "Best Colleges" rankings is another indication of the University's continued prominence and forward momentum.
• Villanova's most precious asset is our people . As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more .

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Villanova University invites applicants for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position in Biochemistry to teach in our department, which offers ACS-certified B.S. degrees in chemistry, ASBMB-accredited B.S. degrees in biochemistry, and M.S. degrees in chemistry. The successful candidate will receive a start-up package and a pre-tenure sabbatical.

Please visit our webpage for information about the department.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University's mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities:


The successful candidate will contribute to the vibrant curriculum of the department at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, teaching up to 15 contact hours per year (12 in the first year), with courses in biochemistry and in additional area(s) of specialty. The candidate will establish and maintain an active and productive research program, integrate undergraduate and master's students into research, actively seek extramural funding, and effectively participate in departmental/university and professional service.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicants should have a Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience in biochemistry or related fields.
• Applicants should show potential for success in teaching and research in a predominantly undergraduate liberal arts setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least two years of post-doctoral research experience (at the time of application) that broadens the candidate's expertise.
• Experience teaching and mentoring undergraduates in both classroom and laboratory settings.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:


Some classes are taught in the evenings.

Special Message to Applicants:


To apply, please visit Villanova's job portal ( Review of applications will begin September 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled, and the starting date is expected to be August 2027.

Applications must be submitted online and include:
• Cover letter
• Complete curriculum vitae
• Teaching statement (teaching philosophy and methods, outcomes, goals, and development activities, if applicable)
• Proposed research statement that demonstrates potential for high-quality scholarship while involving undergraduate and master's students. Should include any necessary instrumentation to be purchased with startup funding; a list of current departmental instrumentation is on the departmental website.
• Candidates will be expected to provide a statement articulating how the candidate's contributions may support the University's mission (and enduring principles) . Please refer to the departmental website and the Villanova University Mission Statement.
• Undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial acceptable for application). Transcripts can be uploaded as a scan/PDF as an "Other Document" to the HR site.
• Must include contact information for 3 references who will be contacted via email to submit confidential letters of recommendation when the application is submitted.
• Other supporting documents may be submitted online in conjunction with the application.

Posting Date:
07/08/2026


Closing Date (11:59pm ET):

Salary Posting Information:


Competitive

Salary Band:

Job Classification:
faculty