Details

Item	Value
Posting Date	09/15/2023
Closing Date	Until filled
Employment Type(s)	Full Time
Tenure Track	Yes
Location	Beloit, Wisconsin, 53511

Description

Beloit College invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in biochemistry to begin August 2024. The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. in biochemistry or related field and teach lab-based courses in biochemistry and general chemistry. Willingness to teach courses in another area of chemistry (such as physical and/or analytical chemistry) preferred. We especially seek candidates who have demonstrated success in working with diverse populations of students. This position is an excellent opportunity to teach in a department known for innovative pedagogy.

The successful candidate will also develop a research program that engages undergraduates. This position places strong emphasis on advising undergraduate students in Biochemistry, Chemistry, and our multidisciplinary Health and Society program. The candidate will also contribute to all-college programs and serve in leadership roles in campus governance.

Because equity and inclusion are central to our students’ liberal arts education and vital to the thriving of all members of our residential learning community, Beloit College aspires to be an actively anti-racist institution. We recognize our aspiration as ongoing and institution-wide, involving collective commitment and accountability. We welcome applicants who are committed to and will actively contribute to our efforts to celebrate our cultural and intellectual richness and be resolute in advancing inclusion and equity. We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities.

Located in a diverse community close to Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago, Beloit is a selective undergraduate liberal arts college that attracts students from across the United States and the world. The college emphasizes excellence in teaching, learning beyond the traditional classroom, international perspectives, and collaborative research among students and faculty. It is recognized as one of the Colleges That Change Lives. AA/EEO

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter, a CV, statement of teaching philosophy, research plans, graduate and undergraduate transcripts, and the names and contact information of three references to the link below.

Begin Your Application 

Applications received by October 6, 2023 will receive full consideration, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. For questions about the position contact the chair of the search, Dr. Amy Briggs, at briggsa@beloit.edu.