The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Loyola Marymount University (LMU) invites applications for a tenure-track position in biochemistry at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 15, 2025. We seek innovative teacher-scholars who demonstrate an understanding of and a commitment to (1) excellence in lecture and laboratory teaching at all undergraduate levels, particularly in the year-long Biochemistry sequence, (2) developing and conducting a thriving, independent biochemical research program with undergraduate research students, (3) mentoring and teaching students from diverse backgrounds, and (4) participating in service activities at the academic, professional, and/or community levels. A PhD (held by August 15, 2025) in biochemistry or a closely related field is required.

The successful candidate is expected to teach Biochemistry lecture and laboratory courses, upper divisional electives within the candidate’s area of expertise, and any other courses to fill departmental needs. In addition to excellent teaching, the successful candidate is expected to establish an active research program that will include undergraduate students, exposing them to current biochemistry research techniques. To learn more about LMU and the Department, visit www.lmu.edu and . To learn more about LMU’s faculty, please visit: .
 

For an application to be complete, the following materials (Items 1-5 plus three letters of recommendation) must be received by October 4, 2024 . Applications received after this date may not be considered fully. Items 1 – 5 must be uploaded online as PDFs. The three letters of recommendation must be directly emailed as PDFs from the recommender to the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Senior Administrative Coordinator (details below).

A cover letter describing your qualifications for the position and your overall vision for your role as a teacher-scholar in LMU’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. The last paragraph of the cover letter should include the names, titles, institutional affiliation, and email addresses of the three academic and/or professional references who will submit letters of recommendation on behalf of the applicant (1-2 pages recommended, 3 pages maximum length); A curriculum vitae detailing your educational background, research accomplishments, and work experience, as well as any leadership and service experience (e.g., academic, professional, community) that you believe are relevant to this position (no maximum length requirement); A statement of your teaching philosophy that includes a reflection on your experiences within an institution such as LMU or your anticipated approach to teaching at an institution such as LMU (1-2 pages recommended, 2 pages maximum length);

(Optional – not included in the page limit) If you have prior relevant teaching experience, you are encouraged to include student and/or peer evaluations as an appendix to your teaching philosophy statement. A statement of current research and your plans for establishing a thriving, independent research program in your area of expertise at LMU, including how you plan to involve undergraduate students (3-5 pages recommended, 7 pages maximum length); A statement that addresses past and/or potential contributions to anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (1-2 pages recommended, 2 pages maximum length). In the statement, applicants should comment on their ability to meaningfully contribute to LMU’s on-going commitment to anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) that is outlined in our strategic plan (2026/theplan/commitments/anti-racismdiversityequityandinclusion/_).

While not an exhaustive list, the following are some ways candidates can express their qualification while highlighting their past and/or potential contributions:

Your lived experiences that speak to the university's commitment to anti-racism and DEI and/or your creative ideas or strategies that could be enacted at LMU in support of LMU’s commitments; Demonstration of your awareness of inequities for underrepresented student populations in undergraduate education and/or in accessing high-impact experiences, such as undergraduate research; How you currently integrate anti-racism and/or DEI issues into your research, teaching, mentoring, and/or service;

Letters of recommendation from three academic and/or professional references should be directly emailed by the letter writers (not the applicant) to the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Senior Administrative Coordinator, Ms. Mary Johnson (). The letter of recommendation must be a PDF with a file name that meets these specifications (ApplicantLastName_ApplicantFirstName_LOR_from_RecommenderLastName.pdf), and the email subject line should say “letter of recommendation for [applicant First and Last name] from [letter writer name]”.

Review of complete applications will begin as received. All complete applications received by October 4th will be given full consideration. Please address questions to Dr. Emily Jarvis, search committee chair, at . 

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Faculty RegularReasonable expected salary: $85,000.00Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.)

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