Assistant or Associate Professor of Chemistry​/Biochemistry

Position: Assistant or Associate Professor of Chemistry/Biochemistry (0076382)
Description

Title:

Assistant or Associate Professor of Chemistry/Biochemistry

Position Number: 0076382

Hiring Unit: UH - West O'ahu/Academic Affairs/Division of Math, Natural and Health Sciences

Location:

Kapolei, Hawai'i

Posting Date:

September 4, 2025

Closing Date:
Continuous recruitment. Application review begins on October 5, 2025.

Salary Information: F-3/F-4, salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Monthly Type: 9-month

Tenure Track:

Tenure

Full Time/Part Time:
Full-Time

Temporary/Permanent:
Permanent

Other

Conditions:

Appointment to begin on August 1, 2026.

The University of Hawai'i-West O'ahu, a public, primarily undergraduate institution with a strong commitment to teaching excellence and Native Hawaiian-serving mission, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Chemistry or Biochemistry. The successful candidate will join a growing science program committed to impartiality-minded teaching, hands-on learning, and community engagement.

We seek a dynamic educator and scholar with a passion for undergraduate instruction and mentorship, who can teach across the chemistry curriculum and contribute to biochemistry-related courses and research opportunities. Candidates should be able to teach lower-division and upper-division chemistry courses and labs, particularly general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Teach 24 semester credits per academic year (typically 3 courses with 1 course release for service and research activities per semester), including lecture and lab courses in general chemistry, organic chemistry, and/or biochemistry.

* Develop and deliver high-quality, instruction to a multicultural student population, including first-generation college students and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities.

* Participate in curriculum development, academic advising, and mentoring of undergraduate students.

* Engage in scholarly activities, which may include discipline-based education research with undergraduates, or community-engaged scholarship.

* Contribute to service at the division, campus, and/or system level, including committee participation and program assessment.

* Collaborate with faculty and staff in interdisciplinary and cross-campus initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or closely related field from an accredited institution (ABD candidates must provide evidence of near completion).

* Demonstrated ability or potential to teach chemistry and/or biochemistry courses effectively at the undergraduate level.

* Evidence of or potential for engaging undergraduates in research, mentorship, or high-impact teaching practices.

* Commitment to serving a varied student body and promoting all-encompassing excellence in teaching and scholarship.

Desirable

Qualifications:

* Experience teaching at a primarily undergraduate institution or similar setting.

* Experience developing and teaching laboratory courses.

* Interest in curriculum innovation and the use of evidence-based instructional practices.

* Experience mentoring undergraduates in research, especially students from underserved backgrounds.

* Background or interest in interdisciplinary teaching, such as the integration of chemistry with environmental science, health sciences, or education.

* Familiarity with Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander cultures or commitment to place-based and culturally sustaining pedagogy.

To Apply:

Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and upload the required documents. Required documents include:

* Cover letter addressing how you meet the qualifications.

* Curriculum vitae.

* Statement of teaching philosophy (1-2 pages).

* Statement of research interests and potential undergraduate involvement (1-2 pages).

* Statement addressing commitment to creating a welcoming and supportive environment and fostering sense of belonging for all students (1 page).

* Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts required at time of hire).

* Names and contact information for three professional references.

NOTE:

Application will not be considered…