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Assistant Professor, BiochemistryRoosevelt University • Chicago
Assistant Professor, Biochemistry

Assistant Professor, Biochemistry

Roosevelt University • Chicago
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Position Information Position Rank Assistant Professor Track Tenure Track Position Title Assistant Professor, Biochemistry Category Full-Time Faculty Position Number Posting Number F0000256 Location Chicago Open Date 11/19/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled? No Job Type Full-Time Working Hours Position Summary Roosevelt University’s Department of Biological, Physical and Health Sciences seeks to fill a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track faculty position, beginning August 2026.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary responsibilities of this position are to provide in-person lecture and laboratory instruction in Biochemistry and related Biology or Chemistry courses at the undergraduate and graduate (master’s) levels, and to develop a collaborative research program involving students in the applicant’s area of expertise.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

  • Providing exceptional classroom and laboratory instruction in biochemistry courses and in other upper-level and graduate courses as appropriate.
  • Incorporating evidence-based teaching methods that enhance learning outcomes for all students.
  • Engaging in scholarly and professional development activities that contribute to scientific knowledge and provide student research training opportunities, including master’s thesis sponsorship.
  • Mentoring students as they navigate their majors and prepare for the workforce.
  • Active participation in the improvement of curriculum and assessment for the biochemistry major. Service on department and college-level working groups and governance.

Roosevelt University offers many great benefits. Please review our benefits in further detail by clicking this link: https://rooseveltu.touchpointsonline.com/

The salary range for this position is $68,000-$73,000

Title IX Contact Information: Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At Roosevelt University, the Title IX Coordinator is Natasha Robinson. Her office is located in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, AUD 476B. She can be reached at 312-281-3245 or TitleIX@roosevelt.edu.

Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email hrquestions@roosevelt.edu. Special Instructions Summary Interested candidates must submit:

  • RU application for employment (available on web site).
  • Cover letter that describes your interest in the position and addresses the minimum and/or preferred qualifications.
  • Current resume.
  • Statement addressing teaching philosophy and prior teaching effectiveness.
  • Statement addressing plans for research program development.
  • Unofficial transcripts of all post-secondary education.
  • Names, addresses and phone numbers of three individuals qualified to assess your ability to perform the duties specified for this position.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
  • Doctoral degree in biochemical science, biological science, or related field
  • Documented successful college-level teaching experience
Years of Experience Required Certification/Licensure Required Minimum Qualifications See Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required. Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience using contemporary teaching methods to support student learning inside and outside of the classroom
  • Experience in incorporating technology into teaching, including the use of modeling and simulation tools and course management systems
  • Record of student research mentoring or publication with student co-authors
  • Experience in curriculum design and assessment, including using assessment results to improve course content and student learning outcomes
  • Experience in preparing competitive applications for external funding of research and/or education
  • Demonstrated ability in laboratory instrument operation and maintenance
  • Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor students in a range of majors and programs
Equipment Operated Standard office equipment and laboratory equipment as required. Working Conditions Classroom, office and lab setting. Priority Application Instructions Departmental Contact Information Robert M. Seiser, Ph.D.
Professor of Biology and Chemistry
Chair, Department of Biological, Physical and Health Sciences
College of Science, Health and Pharmacy(847) 619-8758 / rseiser@roosevelt.edu
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