Assistant Professor - AZ - Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics

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Assistant Professor - AZ - Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
Arizona Campus
19555 N 59th Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85308, USA

Arizona Campus
19555 N 59th Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85308, USA

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics in the College of Graduate Studies at Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank ofASSISTANT PROFESSOR,available in the 2022/2023 academic year. The 12-month position is supported by a competitive salary and benefit package, fully funded by the institution.Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. or equivalent degree with at least two years of postdoctoral experience and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching of future healthcare professionals. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

We are seeking outstanding individuals with research strengths addressing significant biological problems. Candidates with expertise in nutritional biochemistry, molecular biology, or genetics/genomics are especially encouraged to apply, but individuals with research interests in any other areas of biochemistry will also be considered. The successful candidate will participate in team-taught courses for health science students in biochemistry and related topics that may include cell biology, human genetics/genomics, metabolism, molecular biology and nutrition. This position involves a significant amount of teaching with highly motivated students, and at the same time offers the opportunity to develop a strong research program or to engage in other scholarly activities.

The successful candidate will also be expected todevelop and maintain an independent research program with the potential for attracting extramural funding. Midwestern University has an active research community with diverse interests that provide ample opportunity for collaborative research. A start-up package, office and research space, core facilities, and technical support will be provided by the institution.

Qualified and interested applicants should apply online at https://www.midwestern.edu/about/employment_at_mwu.html . The following application materials must be submitted in PDF format:

1. Cover letter of application
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Statement of teaching philosophy
4. Statement of research interests describing future research plans
5. Contact information for three references

The search committee will begin the review of applications on January 31, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. Additional inquiries may be directed to Jose Hernandez, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics at jherna@midwestern.edu .

Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and postgraduate education for students in the health sciences. Please visit our website at www.midwestern.edu for more information about our campus and programs.

Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws, including 41 C.F.R. 60-1.4(a), 250.5(a), 300.5(a) and 741.5(a). Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/). Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.
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