AssistantAssociate Professor, Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Geology IFO (AA27035)

Salary Type: Depends on qualifications

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on February 4 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Position: Tenure-Track (Probationary*)

Job Description

The Department of Biochemistry Chemistry and Geology at Minnesota State University Mankato invites applications for a probationary Assistant or Associate Professor beginning August 17 2026. This position requires teaching and advising to support the undergraduate programs in Biochemistry and Chemistry. This position requires teaching and advising to support the undergraduate programs in Biochemistry and Chemistry and related science engineering technology healthcare and other fields. This position requires active engagement in scholarship advising of undergraduate student majors continuing preparation and services to the University community and discipline.

• A typical faculty workload responsibility may include up to twenty four (24) credits of instruction per academic year.

• The successful candidate may need to teach in other areas as assigned and qualified.

• May be expected to develop and deliver face-to-face hybrid and on-line instruction at the Mankato campus online and/or at the universitys additional locations as assigned.

• The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues in curriculum design instruction and evaluation conduct research productively and mentor students in research help create innovative strategies for student recruitment retention and completion and may be expected to develop external grant funding opportunities.

• All faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly or creative activity or research in continuing preparation and study in contributing to student growth and development and in providing service to the university and community (See Article 22 and Appendix G of the IFOMaster Agreement)

• The successful candidates primary teaching duties include lecture and laboratory components in our universitys 100-level general organic and biochemistry (GOB) series 300-level organic chemistry lecture and lab courses and/or courses consistent with the candidates expertise.

• This position will advise undergraduate majors

• The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in Chemistry and Biochemistry.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from a wide range of diverse backgrounds and to foster a professional environment that is inclusive respectful and equitable for all.

• Doctorate or terminal degree in Medicinal Pharmaceutical or Organic Chemistry; Chemical Biology Chemistry or Biochemistry (conferred on an official transcript and received in Human Resources on or before August 17 2026).

• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching chemistry.

• Research expertise in medicinal or pharmaceutical chemistry or synthetic drug design complementary to our biochemistry and chemistry faculty.

• Evidence of completing at least two graduate level courses in medicinal and/or organic chemistry or at least two semesters of teaching experience in major-level medicinal or organic chemistry (graduate assistant experience accepted).

Preferred Qualification

• Demonstrated experience fostering an inclusive equitable and respectful environment while working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

• Demonstrated effective written oral communication and presentation skills.

• College or university-level chemistry teaching experience in lectures and labs.

• Experience with use and maintenance of instruments in organic chemistry and lab safety practices.

• Evidence of and willingness to mentor undergraduate student research in medicinal or pharmaceutical chemistry or synthetic drug design.

• Demonstrated willingness to work individually and collaboratively as a member of a team.

• Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development.

• Research expertise in medicinal or pharmaceutical chemistry or synthetic drug design complementary to our biochemistry and chemistry faculty.

• Potential to secure external grant funding.

• Post-doctoral experience

• Relevant industrial or government laboratory experience.

Other Requirements

Work safely at all times which includes but is not limited to participating and completing all required safety trainings as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools equipment and personal protective equipment.

The Minnesota State University Mankato Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available for your review. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the University. The policy statements address the schools policies procedures and programs concerning safety and security. Three years worth of statistics are included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on-campus or in other University affiliated locations. This report is available online at: may also request a paper copy from University Security at or by emailing .

Additional Information

Our department offers bachelor degrees in biochemistry (including an ASBMB approved degree) chemistry (including an ACS approved degree) chemistry teaching; and minors in chemistry and geology. The Biochemistry Chemistry and Geology Department currently has 14 tenure track faculty who are represented by a faculty union. Our department is focused on teaching and undergraduate research opportunities.

Additional information on Minnesota State University Mankato can be found at:

*The salary range denoted above is the contractual range; however salary upon hire is dependent upon qualifications and experience.

University Demographics

Minnesota State University Mankato is a member of the Minnesota State system. Minnesota State has established a strategic vision Equity 2030 which aims to close the educational equity gaps across race and ethnicity socioeconomic status ability and geographic location by the end of the decade at every Minnesota State college and university and to provide an opportunity for all Minnesotans to create a better future for themselves for their families and for their communities. The focus of the work includes:
Enhancing access and student success.
Providing Minnesota with the talent it needs.
Anchoring the communities and regions we serve.
Equity 2030 seeks to bridge efforts occurring within divisions and institutions creating an intentional statewide culture of equity-minded collaboration and resulting in equitable practice embedded throughout our institutions. The full Equity 2030 plan is linked here: 2030 the Universitys strategic plan announced by President Edward Inch in August 2023 commits the University to making transformative strides in four main areas: being a lifelong provider of access to an equitable and affordable education; being a leader in transformational learning generating inspired action; being a nimble and innovative steward of resources; and being a community of care built upon diversity inclusion and belonging. We seek to attract teacher-scholars who will be culturally and academically diverse faculty members and staff with a demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. Minnesota State University Mankato is student-centered and focuses on applied research that expands knowledge; improves learning; and serves the region state and nation.

Founded as a Normal School in 1868 Minnesota State University Mankato is now the second largest university in Minnesota with a tradition of combining big-ideas with real-world thinking to find solutions for pressing problems in the state region and global society. Mankato Minnesota is a community of nearly 44500 people about 85 miles southwest of the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The University acknowledges the land and the tribal nations upon this land whose work is being accomplished. We acknowledge that we are on Dakota land. We also take the opportunity to recognize that we live work and learn in the homeland of the Dakota people whose language frames our nameMinnesota State University Mankato.

Serving approximately 17900 students annually the University is an applied research institution with more than 200 academic programs from bachelors through doctoral degrees. The University is a diverse and global campus with 18% students of color and1175 international students from 95 countries cutting-edge information technology solutions and extensive partnerships with 1600 faculty and staff including 700 teaching faculty. The University has additional locations and a growing number of on-line programs to accelerate educational access and opportunity. These locations include partnerships in northern Minnesotas the iron range region. Fast facts about the university can be found here: Procedures:

A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee.

• Cover Letter

• Non-Photo Resume/Curriculum Vitae

• Contact Information for three (3) references

• Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree

• A brief (no more than one-page) response to the following: Provide a specific example from your professional or academic experience that demonstrates your ability to work effectively with individuals from a wide range of diverse your response describe the actions you took to foster an environment that was inclusive respectful and equitable for all. What was the outcome and what did you learn from the experience

• A one (1) page statement of your teaching philosophy.

• A statement of research/scholarly interests that includes proposals for undergraduate research projects at Minnesota State University Mankato not to exceed 4 pages with references. The statement should also include (not more than 1 page) plans for dissemination and procurement of external funding for research.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

James Poole

Minnesota State University Mankato

241Ford Hall

Mankato MN 56001

Phone:

TTY: or 711

Email:

*Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MN States vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.