Assistant Professor of Biochemistry
Assistant Professor of Biochemistry
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University of Arkansas FayettevilleFounded in 1871 the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nations top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate and nurturing creativity discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nations strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy worklife balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health dental life and disability insurance tuition waivers for employees and their families 12 official holidays immediate leave accrual and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10 of employee salary.
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Department:
CHBC Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
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This tenuretrack Assistant Professor will be expected to establish a nationally recognized and funded research program in biochemistry or related areas. The University of Arkansas has made significant research investments in the research areas of biochemistry metabolism biophysics and biomedicine. The National Institutes of Health established the NIH Arkansas Integrative Metabolic Research Center (AIMRC) in 2021. AIMRC is focused on understanding the role of cell and tissue metabolism in disease and health Significant core research instrumentation is available within the department and on campus including NMR spectroscopy Xray crystallography Mass Spectrometry Biological Materials Characterization and HighPerformance Computing
The candidate will be expected to effectively teach biochemistry courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels and direct the research of graduate students postdoctoral researchers and undergraduate honors students. Interest or experience in interdisciplinary transdisciplinary and/or crosscampus collaborations is strongly encouraged.
Regular reliable and nondisruptive attendance is an essential job duty as is the ability to create and maintain collegial harmonious working relationships with others.
About the Department
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry strives for excellence in the central science by recruiting a diverse group of the best faculty staff and students to address the challenges of modern chemistry and biochemistry through interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research and education.
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is housed in the historic Chemistry Building with additional research laboratories in the Chemistry and Biochemistry Research Building and teaching laboratories in Discovery Hall. The three buildings comprise 468 rooms and 166003 gross square feet. The department has typically over 400 majors enrolled and has on average attracted about 45 of all externally funded research dollars at the University. For more information please visit
The University of Arkansas is a recipient of the NSF ADVANCE Award. The University of Arkansas Empowering Network Groups for Arkansas Gender Equity (ENGAGE) program promotes institutional change for gender equity in STEM departments and across campus by harnessing institutional resources and mentoring networks.
Duties will include:
40 Teaching
40 Research
20 Service
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
With submitted materials the candidate must demonstrate
Ph.D. or terminal degree in biochemistry or a related area from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by start date
Relevant postdoctoral research experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Evidence of strong potential to develop a nationally recognized and funded research program in biochemistry or a related area
Evidence of strong potential to develop a nationally recognized and funded research program in the biochemistry areas of emphasis in the Arkansas NIH Integrative Metabolic Research Center (AIMRC). AIMRC is focused on understanding the role of cell and tissue metabolism in disease and health. See: of significant accomplishments in Biochemistry research resulting in publications in top ranked peerreviewed journals
Strong proposal describing research to be performed at the University of Arkansas
Demonstrated commitment to developing an externally funded research program
Demonstrated commitment to teach biochemistry effectively at the graduate and undergraduate levels and direct the research of graduate students postdoctoral researchers and undergraduate honors students
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Current knowledge in biochemistry or a related area
Commitment to or experience and knowledge in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in independent research
Research expertise and skills that complements or expands current faculty strengths
Ability to commit to service in department college or university levels
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Recruitment Contact Information:
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Completed applications received by October 15 2024 will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.
For additional inquiries please contact the search committee chair Dr. Julie Stenken at
Applicants must submit
a curriculum vitae
a cover letter/letter of application
a statement of proposed research (one page summary and no more than six additional pages describing research projects)
a onepage teaching statement and
a list of three professional references (name title email address and phone number) willing to provide confidential letters of recommendation if requested during the application process.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Preemployment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check Sex Offender RegistryThe University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential nondiscriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract develop and retain high quality faculty staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion opportunity educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age race color national origin disability religion marital or parental status protected veteran status military service genetic information or sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
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Benefits Eligible:
YesEmployment Type
Full-Time
