Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice, Biochemistry

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry (CBC), at the University of Arizona, invites applications for a full-time Career Track Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice with expertise in teaching biochemistry. Primary responsibilities include teaching in the biochemistry curriculum and curriculum development. Additional courses and course management activities may also be assigned as the need arises. Contributions to service and outreach will be expected. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience working with a variety of student populations, stakeholders, and colleagues. Candidates must be committed to excellence in teaching and mentoring at both undergraduate and graduate levels and to fostering a welcoming environment that supports students, trainees, staff, and colleagues from a broad range of backgrounds. Individuals who apply should be committed to working with faculty members and students to advance the educational mission of the department. We seek individuals who bring enthusiasm, leadership capability, and a deep commitment to academic excellence.

This career-track appointment is not eligible for tenure.

Priority consideration will be given to applications received by December 15, 2026.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach in-person and/or online courses in biochemistry.
• Participate in course development and evidence-based pedagogy.
• Demonstrate understanding and skill in teaching approaches that promote success for students from various backgrounds.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours in person and/or by video conferencing.
• Provide additional instructional support as needed.
• Supervise instructional teams of graduate and undergraduate learning assistants to promote student engagement, assessment, and understanding.
• Attend and constructively contribute to pertinent program staff and faculty meetings.
• Demonstrate excellence in teaching.
• Effectively support students, including those experiencing distress.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Ability to work with a variety of student populations, stakeholders, and colleagues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of the development, implementation, and delivery of biochemistry curricula.
• Ability to manage in-person and online courses.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Biochemistry or a closely related field.
• Scientific knowledge in areas of biochemistry essential to the teaching of undergraduate biochemistry courses.
• Three years of university/college teaching experience (tutoring alone does not qualify).

Additional Qualifications for Associate Professor of Practice

• Three years of university/college teaching experience is required as an instructor of record.
• Demonstrated continued commitment to evidence-based teaching practices based on evaluations and/or scholarly activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of classroom teaching experience at the university/college level as the instructor of record.
• Documented experience in course and curriculum development for undergraduate STEM students.
• Research experience in any area of biochemistry that provides expertise in modern biochemistry.

Application Instructions

Qualified applicants should submit the following on the University of Arizona hiring website, talent.arizona.edu (req27380): 1) Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV); 2) Cover Letter; 3) Statement of teaching philosophy and interests (to be uploaded as an Additional Document); 4) Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., teaching/course evaluations from both students and peers) (to be uploaded as an Additional Document).

References will be requested at a later stage.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.