Assistant Professor in Biophysical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry; R0008842

Description

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY. The Department of Chemistry invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Chemistry, effective July 1, 2027.

A Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Chemistry,Biochemistry, or a related area is required for the position.

Qualified applicants will demonstrate their ability to teachcourses in chemistry and biochemistry, especially biophysicalchemistry, develop an externally funded, nationally recognizedresearch program involving undergraduate and graduate students, and contribute to an academic environment that fosters learning andgrowth for all its stakeholders. We welcome applicants who are interested in biophysical studies aimed at mechanistic function and structure of macromolecules. We seek faculty with a commitment tothe teacher-scholar model and to enhancing the breadth, depth, and diversity of our chemistry programs.

This individual will be expected to teachcourses in chemistry and biochemistry at the graduate andundergraduate level that contribute to the Chemistry and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB) programs, establish and maintain an externally funded research program, engage in scholarlyactivities, participate in departmental, College, and Universityservice, and contribute to the University’s community outreach efforts.

Founded in 1834, Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate, and professionaleducation. With more than 5,500 undergraduates and 3,900 graduateand professional students, Wake Forest is a collegiate universityoffering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athleticsprogram competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Since its founding, the University has adopted the motto Pro Humanitate, which is exemplified by a deep institutionalcommitment to public service and engagement with the world.

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Wake Forest University is located in Winston-Salem, a beautiful,mid-sized city centrally in the Piedmont-Triad region of North Carolina. To learn more about Winston-Salem, visit:

We are a Ph.D.

-grantingdepartment whose mission is to lead in undergraduate and graduateeducation and research ventures that extend beyond the traditionalboundaries of chemistry. Our department is housed in two recentlyrenovated, state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, Salem Hall and Wake Downtown. In addition to traditional chemistry degree programs, we support interdisciplinary programs in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery, and Materials Chemistry. Outstanding opportunities formulti-disciplinary collaborations exist through various WFUResearch Centers and Wake Forest School of Medicine.

The University is anequal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates toapply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin,sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression,genetic information, disability, and military or veteran status.

If you are an individual witha disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR or .

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color,religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military orveteran status.

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR or .