Bio-Chemistry Professor at Dillard University

This position is a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor of Biochemistry. The appointment is effective on January 2026.  The successful candidate reports to the Chair of the School of STEM. Twenty-five percent of the time will be devoted to serving as coordinator for the Chemistry Department

Qualifications:  The successful candidate must have a minimum of a master’s degree in biochemistry, doctorate or ABD in biochemistry preferred.

Job Requirements:

The candidate should have a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and academic advising of students, participating in departmental activities that foster community and a demonstrated ability to conduct and supervise undergraduate student research projects. 

Duties and responsibilities:   Successful Teach up to nine hours of any or combination of the following courses:  Biochemistry I & II lab and lecture as well as General Chemistry I & II lab and lecture.

Full-time faculty members teach 12-15 hours per semester, must hold six (6) office hours per week, and maybe assigned additional teaching responsibilities and duties at the discretion of the program coordinator, school chair, college dean or Vice President for Academic Affairs 

Other responsibilities include assisting in the development of curriculum and participating in service activities to support the University, community, and profession. The successful applicant may also collaborate with other faculty members in conducting interdisciplinary research and engage students in conducting undergraduate research.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Application: Applicants should submit an application form, cover letter, a curriculum vita, a statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended (official transcripts are required of all finalists), and three (3) letters of recommendation describing the applicant’s teaching and research skills to Dillard University’s Career Center. 

Dillard University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Individuals who require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to participate in the search process should notify the Office of Human Resources.

Hiring Manager: Dr. Lovell Agwaramgbo