Assistant Professor, Biochemistry

Description

The University of New England College of Arts and Sciences (UNE-CAS) invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track assistant professor faculty position in biochemistry beginning in August 2026. The successful candidate will join a collegial, engaged team of faculty and professional staff in the School of Molecular and Physical Sciences (SMaPS). The SMaPS offers undergraduate academic programs in biochemistry, chemistry, laboratory science, and biophysics, as well as a biochemistry 4+1 (MS, biotechnology).

The successful hire will advance the missions of the UNE Center for Cellular Signaling Research (CCSR), CAS, and SMaPS by developing a strong and collaborative research program in cellular signaling mechanisms or complementary areas relevant to health, disease, and therapeutic innovation. The researcher will contribute to a vibrant interdisciplinary research environment that integrates biomedical discovery with the educational focus of UNE.

The successful applicant will be offered a competitive start‑up package to establish their research program at the university, including high quality laboratory space and reassign time to foster success of research endeavors.

• Position Type:
  Faculty
• Faculty Track:
  Tenure‑Track
• Employment Status:
  Full Time
• Months: 9
• Campus:
  Biddeford, ME

• Contribute to teaching, research, and service missions of UNE‑CAS with a 20:60:20 workload defined for the first three years of appointment.
• Demonstrate the capacity for excellence in teaching biochemistry and advanced courses suitable to the candidate’s expertise and aligned with the needs of the school and college.
• Engage in curriculum development and participate in academic advising, recruiting, course and program assessment, and service to the school, college, and university.
• Develop an innovative, sustainable research program involving undergraduate and graduate researchers, as appropriate, that complements and enhances the diverse biomedical research underway in the CCSR.
• Work toward the capacity to serve as one of the next generation of COBRE RPLs (Research Project Leaders).
• Take advantage of several competitive internal funding programs supporting new project development.

• A Ph.D. in biochemistry or a closely related field that aligns the candidate with the broad focus of the CCSR is required.
• Post‑doctoral research experience and/or commensurate education and experience are preferred.
• Strong capacity for teaching undergraduate biochemistry lectures and labs, and the development of an innovative, sustainable research program.
• Prior teaching experience and/or grant‑writing experience will also be given preference.

• Multiple health and dental plan options, plus vision coverage.
• Up to 8% retirement plan match.
• Generous leave time, including MEPL, sick, and personal time.
• Educational benefits:
  • UNE tuition waiver for employees, spouses, and domestic partners.
  • UNE tuition waiver for dependents of employees with 1 year of full‑time service.
  • 50% tuition reduction if less than 1 year of full‑time service.

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