Assistant Professor of Biochemistry (63485)

The Chemistry & Biochemistry Department at Iona University welcomes enthusiastic and motivated applicants for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the field of biochemistry.

The Assistant Professor will teach biochemistry courses for science majors as well as courses in related areas. Experience in the areas of biomaterials or bioanalytical chemistry is a plus.

• The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching undergraduate chemistry courses;
• working within a collaborative instructional team; establishing a productive line of scholarly research; mentoring undergraduate students;

fostering diversity in the chemical sciences; service to the academic community.

Qualifications

Minimum required qualifications :

A Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry, or related area; at least one year of relevant postdoctoral, academic, or industrial experience;

at least two semesters of experience teaching in undergraduate courses.

Applicants should submit :

Applications should include cover letter, curriculum vitae, 1-page statement of teaching philosophy, and 1-page summary of proposed research plan.

Submit the documents as a single file to the resume area in the online application. Any questions may be directed to Dr.

Kathleen Kristian, Chair of Chemistry & Biochemistry at

About Iona University / EEO language

Founded in 1940, Iona University is a master's-granting private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers.

Iona's 45-acre New Rochelle campus and 28-acre Bronxville campus are just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. With a total enrollment of nearly 4,000 students and an alumni base of more than 50,000 around the world, Iona is a diverse community of learners and scholars dedicated to academic excellence and the values of justice, peace and service.

Iona is highly accredited, offering undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science, nursing, and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of Science, and Master of Business Administration degrees and numerous advanced certificate programs.

Iona students enjoy small class sizes, engaged professors and a wide array of academic programs across the ; ; ; and . Iona is widely recognized in prestigious rankings, including and which ranked Iona at #66 in the nation overall and #8 in the nation among Catholic schools.

Iona's LaPenta School of Business is also accredited AACSB International, a recognition awarded to just 6 percent of business schools worldwide.

• Iona offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance;
• flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP);

tuition remission; and generous time off. For more information on our benefits and working at Iona visit the Human Resources section of our website.

Iona University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all of our employees and does not tolerate discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

As an equal opportunity employer, Iona University encourages applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live, and in particular from historically underrepresented groups.