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Assistant Professor in Biochemistry - 38395
Faculty
DescriptionAssistant Professor in Biochemistry
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
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Who We Are
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking a Assistant Professor in Biochemistry to join our team! UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professional development, and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success.
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Salary/Pay Range: Generally starting at $73,000 annually. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.
Work Location: On-Site
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Summary
We are seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Biochemistry with demonstrated experience working with undergraduate and graduate students (master’s level). The candidate will be expected to establish a productive research program in biochemistry, to secure internal and external funding, and to mentor students. The person filling this position will be responsible for teaching core and upper division biochemistry lecture courses (such as, but not limited to, Biochemistry I, Biochemistry II, etc.) and newly developed courses that fit department needs and the research and teaching interests of the person hired. Service activities to the department, the college, and the campus will be expected.
Essential Functions
The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
- Teaching biochemistry lecture and/or laboratory courses (in-person and possibly online) with other courses possible.
- Establishing a productive research program in the field of biochemistry, or a closely related field, including publishing and disseminating research results.
- Securing internal and external funding for research.
- Mentoring and supervising undergraduate and graduate research students.
- Engaging in service activities to the department, the college, and the campus.
- Standard teaching load is 15 contact hours per 9-month academic year. The normal workload for this position is 40% teaching, 40% research, and 20% service.
Qualifications
- PhD in Biochemistry or a closely related field is required.
- Post-doctoral training of at least 1 year is required.
- Strong teaching aptitude is preferred.
- The ability to establish and maintain a productive research program is preferred.
Tentative Search Timeline
- Priority will be given to applications submitted by: January 5th, 2026.
- Potential first round interview dates: Beginning the week of January 15, 2026.
- Potential second round interview dates: Beginning the week of February 4, 2026.
- Potential start date: August 17, 2026.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.
Special Instructions to Applicants: • Applications submitted by Friday, January 5, 2026, by 5pm MST will receive full consideration. • Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Apply at cu.edu/cu-careers (job #: 38395). • Official transcripts will be required upon hire. If you have technical difficulties with your application, please contact the CU Careers help desk at 303-860-4200 #5 or cucareershelp@cu.edu. Job-related inquiries should be directed to the posting contact, Crystal Vander Zanden at cvanderz@uccs.edu. The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will NOT sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position. Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References, Unofficial transcript(s), Statement of Research Philosophy, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, Additional Attachments - Refer to Application Materials Instructions Below Application Materials Instructions: To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting: 1) Resume/CV 2) Cover letter 3) Research Statement/Plan (Two Pages)* 4) Teaching Philosophy (One Page)** 5) Names and Contact Information of Three References (Letters may be requested for finalists) 6) Unofficial undergraduate transcripts 7) Unofficial graduate transcripts *In the Research Statement/Plan document, please explicitly address the feasibility of your research using the resources available UCCS, and in an environment that emphasizes training of undergraduate and master’s level students. References may be included on a third page. **In the Teaching Philosophy document, please address the new course you would propose to develop, which would be aligned with your research or teaching interests. When submitting the materials, check the Job Specific Attachments box next to each document in order for the search committee members to see your materials.
Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Colorado Springs
Department: C0001 -- Colorado Springs Campus - 40063 - LAS-Chemistry
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Dec 2, 2025
Unposting Date: Ongoing
Posting Contact Name: Crystal Vander Zanden
Posting Contact Email: cvanderz@uccs.edu
Position Number: 00485101
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