Collegiate Assistant Professor - Discovery Space at Virginia Tech in BLACKSBURG, Virginia

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Collegiate Assistant Professor - Discovery Space - Department of Biochemistry, Virginia Tech

The Department of Biochemistry at Virginia Tech invites applications for a Collegiate Assistant Professor position dedicated to leading the University's Discovery Suite, an advanced interdisciplinary space designed to support student-driven research and innovation across STEM disciplines. This full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-track position offers a renewable three-year contract with opportunities for promotion.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the development, management, and strategic operation of the Discovery Suite, ensuring a dynamic, hands-on learning environment that facilitates collaboration among students and faculty from diverse academic fields. Primary responsibilities include designing and implementing multidisciplinary educational STEM content and utilization of the space, overseeing the maintenance and functionality of specialized equipment, and fostering partnerships with campus initiatives and industry to enhance student engagement through experiential learning. Additionally, the role includes mentoring students in innovative practices, potentially supervising graduate and undergraduate assistants within the suite, supporting instructional needs by teaching related courses as required, and participating in department, college, and university service.

Qualified candidates will possess a Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, or a closely related discipline, with demonstrated experience in managing educational or research spaces that emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration and applied learning. This position requires a commitment to innovative teaching, a collaborative approach to curriculum integration, and a dedication to fostering creativity and entrepreneurial skills in STEM.

Applicants must apply online at https://careers.pageuppeople.com/968/cw/en-us/job/531554/collegiate-assistant-professor-discovery-space by providing the following in PDF format: (i) cover letter, (ii) curriculum vitae, (iii) statement of teaching interests (~ 2 pages), (iv) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion statement (~2 page) that is centered around approaches to eliminate the barriers and challenges minorities often face in higher education. Applicants should also include contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. For further information about the position and the Department of Biochemistry, please visit www.biochem.vt.edu. For any questions specifically related to the position, please contact Anne Brown, Search Committee Chair, at ambrown7@vt.edu.

Department of Biochemistry at Virginia Tech: https://www.biochem.vt.edu/

With over twenty faculty and annual external research funding exceeding $5M, the department offers a vibrant collaborative community for research, scholarship and teaching. The department currently has 26 graduate students and over 450 undergraduate majors. Biochemistry is located on the central Blacksburg campus with access to world class core facilities and in proximity to other departments with overlapping interests. Virginia Tech is dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) and pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution with more than 36,000 students that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity.

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