Assistant Professor of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry

The Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry at Wesleyan University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry beginning July 1 2027. The selected candidate will develop an independent research program supported by extramural funding that integrates current biochemical biophysical or structural approaches to address fundamental problems inthe life sciences including but not limited to those relating to nucleic acid structure/function proteomics molecular microbiology protein structure and function and enzyme kinetics. The minimum requirement is a Ph.D. in molecular biology or a related field. We are especially interested in candidates who have postdoctoral experience in biochemistry molecular biophysics or structural biology and who have demonstrated excellence in research and teaching. We seek an individual who can contribute to both our undergraduate and graduate course curriculum with particular emphasis on the ability to teach biochemistry advanced laboratory courses in biochemistry or molecular biophysics and introductory and intermediate molecular biophysics courses. The successful applicant will teach one on-campus course each semester and facilitate a journal club or graduate seminar.

The new hire will establish their lab in our brand-new life sciences building including a suite of state-of-the art equipment and participate in our Ph.D. training program and cross-disciplinary initiatives in the life sciences. Additional duties include advising and mentoring students as well as participating in faculty governance at the departmental and university level. With 3000 full-time undergraduate students and Ph.D. programs in 5 science departments Wesleyan is a highly selective liberal arts college that values both scholarship and teaching has a strong diverse undergraduate student body and offers a generous sabbatical program and competitive salaries and benefits.

A complete application includes the following materials with each numbered item combined into a single document: (1) a cover letter (2) curriculum vitae including publications (3) a statement of research plans and (4) a statement of teaching interests with course syllabi and teaching evaluations (if available). You will also be asked to supply the email addresses for three referees from whom we will obtain confidential letters of the cover letter applicants should describe how they will embrace the colleges commitment to fostering an inclusive community.

Applications completed by October 1 2026 will receive full consideration. Please contact Mary Readinger by email () or phone at if you have any questions about the application process.

All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidates completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.

Wesleyan University located in Middletown Connecticut does not discriminate on the basis of race color religious creed age gender gender identity or expression national origin marital status ancestry present or past history of mental disorder learning disability or physical disability political belief veteran status sexual orientation genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX Section 504 or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed toVice President for Equity and Inclusion Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator.

Wesleyan University complies with the Clery Act and maintains records of campus crime statistics and security policies. Copies of Wesleyan Universitys Clery Act Report are available on request and online at is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. For more information visit offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities including comprehensive group insurance plans wellness programs and incentives generous paid time off and retirement plans flexible work schedules employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.

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