Collegiate Assistant Professor at Virginia Tech in BLACKSBURG, Virginia

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Collegiate Professor - Department of Biochemistry, Virginia Tech

The Department of Biochemistry at Virginia Tech is seeking a highly motivated candidate for a non-tenure-track 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 full-time, nine-month position with a renewable three-year contract and potential for promotion. The successful candidate will contribute to the department's 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 hands-on 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. Applicants must apply online at (https://careers.pageuppeople.com/968/cw/en-us/job/531575/collegiate-assistant-professor) providing the following in PDF format: 1) A cover letter; 2) A curriculum vitae; 3) Names and contact information for three references; 4) A Teaching Statement (two pages max); 5) A Diversity Statement (two pages max). Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2024, 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. Please contact Dr. Chloe Lahondere at lahondere@vt.edu if you have any further questions.

Department of Biochemistry at Virginia Tech: Link 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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