Collegiate Assistant Professor
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$ 74000 - 86000
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Job Description
The Department of Biochemistry at Virginia Tech is seeking a highly motivated candidate for a nontenuretrack Collegiate Assistant Professor position. This position will focus on teaching BCHM 4124: Laboratory Problems in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology while also supporting other Department of Biochemistry educational initiatives as needed. This is a fulltime ninemonth position with a renewable threeyear contract and potential for promotion. The successful candidate will contribute to the departments instructional mission by teaching this advanced laboratory course which emphasizes molecular biology techniques experimental design and scientific reporting. The course involves computational modules protein characterization and recombinant DNA technology providing a handson experience that prepares students for research careers in biochemistry. An ideal candidate will have demonstrated competencies in all of these areas. Additionally the candidate will be responsible for enhancing student engagement through innovative pedagogy collaborating on curriculum development publishing on scholarship of teaching and learning and potentially mentoring undergraduate research projects. The Biochemistry Department is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and candidates are expected to contribute to diversity equity and inclusion efforts. The candidate may also be asked to teach additional courses within the biochemistry curriculum based on departmental needs.
Responsibilities Include
Teach BCHM 4124 and related biochemistry laboratory courses ensuring students develop proficiency in core techniques like spectrophotometry recombinant protein production and kinetic assays.
Design and implement assessments including prelabs problem sets technical reports and presentations.
Collaborate with other faculty on curriculum development and updates to laboratory modules ensuring alignment with the latest advancements in biochemistry research.
Engage with the department and university community through committee service and active participation in diversity initiatives while promoting diversity and inclusion initiatives throughout the course to reduce barriers for URM students.
Potential to teach other biochemistry courses as needed by the department.
The anticipated start date is August 2025.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Biochemistry Molecular Biology or a closely related discipline.
Demonstrated foundational knowledge in biochemistry and molecular biology laboratory techniques particularly in areas such as protein purification enzymatic assays computational modeling and molecular cloning.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching laboratory courses as the instructor of record with direct experience teaching courses similar to BCHM 4124.
Commitment to developing inclusive teaching practices and fostering diversity in the classroom.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching advanced biochemistry laboratory courses especially inperson and handson modules with studentled inquiry.
Familiarity with contemporary educational practices including active learning projectbased learning and the integration of digital tools like PyMOL and DNASTAR for molecular analysis.
Proven ability to mentor students from diverse backgrounds and a commitment to supporting underrepresented groups in the sciences.
Experience in the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) demonstrating a commitment to evidencebased approaches to teaching and curriculum development.
Knowledge or application of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles enhancing accessibility and inclusivity in educational environments (UDL Guidelines: .
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$74000 $86000
Review Date
12/01/2024 (open until filled)
Additional Information
Interested candidates should provide:
1 A cover letter.
2 A curriculum vitae.
3 Names and contact information for three references.
4 A Teaching Statement (two pages max) that describes: your teaching experience/history including pedagogical approaches used; your beliefs about learning and how that is reflected in your teaching; how student learning and/or teaching effectiveness were assessed; and future ideas or plans for pedagogical experimentation or innovation.
5 A Diversity Statement (two pages max) that describes: your experience engaging with students of diverse backgrounds (e.g. students from underrepresented groups firstgeneration college students)and/or fostering diverse perspectives; what diversity equity and inclusion mean to you and how that is incorporated in your teaching research and/or service; and how you would approach creating an inclusive learning environment in the classroom laboratory and/or broader university community.
For further information about the position and the Department of Biochemistry please visit . Review of applications will begin on December 1 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a handson transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problemsolvers. A comprehensive landgrant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Dr. Chloe Lahondereat during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Employment Type
Full Time
