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Job Title ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - Biochemistry
Classification Title ASST PROFESSOR
Rank Assistant Professor
Tenure Information Tenure Track
FLSA Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Job Description
This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty position responsible for contributing significantly to Stephen F. Austin State University’s undergraduate and/or graduate programs through teaching, scholarship/creative accomplishment, and service. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the chair.
Essential Job Functions
1. Performs an equivalent of twenty-four teaching load credits (TLC) for the combined fall and spring semesters; reduction of teaching load through reassignment of duties is possible under certain circumstances.
2. Engages in research/scholarly/creative and service activities at levels that are appropriate to faculty rank and departmental tenure/merit criteria.
3. Provides services to the university and the profession.
4. Participates in promotion review of lower-ranked faculty members within the department.
5. When tenured, participates in tenure review of candidates for tenure.
6. May conduct supplemental instructional activities such as independent studies, internships, advising, and thesis/dissertation supervision.
Non-Essential Job Functions
1. May receive course load reassignment when assigned administrative duties in support of the department/college/university.
2. May receive course load reassignment when assigned to prepare course material during the first semester/year when included as part of initial contract.
3. May receive course load reassignment when approved to conduct research/scholarly/creative accomplishment and service which exceed normal expectations.
4. May supervise the work of student and/or graduate assistants.
5. May serve on departmental, college, and university committees.
6. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

1. Extensive knowledge in the field in which the individual will be teaching.
2. Ability to effectively teach undergraduate and/or graduate students.
3. Ability and commitment to conduct research and/or scholarly/creative accomplishments and service.
4. Ability to work within a collaborative faculty environment.
5. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
6. Ability to work effectively and patiently with students.
Physical Demands
Required Education
Terminal degree in the field in which the individual will be teaching is required. ABD candidates may be considered if Ph.D. is earned prior to start date.
Required Experience and Training
The rank of Assistant Professor is held by an individual who demonstrates the capability to produce research/scholarly/creative accomplishments, teach effectively, and provide service to the academic and general communities.
Preferred Qualifications
Special Conditions for Eligibility
This is a security-sensitive position subject to criminal record check.
This is an IT-sensitive position subject to the Computer and Network Security policy.
Other Specifications
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Stephen F. Austin State University is looking for a broadly-trained candidate with a Ph.D. in Biochemistry (or a related field) who has research experience in fundamental mechanisms of diseases (such as cancer or neurodegeneration), genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, small-molecule drug design, and/or natural products. Postdoctoral experience is preferred. Experience in mass spectrometry such as LC-MS or GC-MS is a plus. The Department has excellent research facilities that include CD, DLS, OpenSPR, ATR-FTIR, Horiba fluoromax, a BSL 2 lab, Orbitrap LC-MS, HPLC, and FPLC each with fraction collector. Additionally, there are internal funding opportunities with preference given to new faculty, as well as access to the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL).

Candidates should demonstrate ability to: (1) teach at the college level and/or pedagogical training; (2) conduct independent research that has the potential to attract external grants using a variety of modern techniques and instrumentation; (3) work collegially with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators; and (4) provide services expected at the level of an assistant professor.

The ideal candidate will be committed to: (1) excellence in teaching a diverse group of undergraduate and graduate students at a regional comprehensive state university; (2) mentoring undergraduate and graduate students through research and other avenues; and (3) collegiality at all levels.
Required Background Check Yes
Salary Information Commensurate with Experience
Benefit and Retirement Eligibility
This position is eligible for participation in the Optional Retirement Program (ORP), subject to the position being full-time and at least 4 ½ months in length, or the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) retirement plan, subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Posting Number F2024-029
Candidates Eligible to Apply Open to all qualified applicants
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 08/15/2025

Open Until Filled Yes