Assistant Professor of Biochemistry

This tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biochemistry position in the Department of Chemistry is expected to teach introductory and advanced chemistry and biochemistry courses for science majors as well as non-science majors. Faculty are expected to mentor students; contribute to the department/program; engage in scholarship appropriate to their field; and provide service to the University, the community and their profession. Faculty will integrate CWUs vision, mission, and values and create a learning environment that fosters student success and institutional excellence.

This is an in-person position located at the Ellensburg campus.

Please address Required Qualifications in your cover letter:

• Must have earned a PhD in biochemistry or chemistry or related field by the position start date
• Must show evidence of ability to be an excellent teacher at all levels.
• Willingness to teach a wide range of courses at all levels and modalities.
• Must show evidence of ability to conduct independent research involving undergraduate and MS graduate students.
• Teaching, research, service or other experience that has prepared the candidate to contribute to CWUs commitment to the engagement of students from a variety of backgrounds.

Please address Preferred Qualifications in your cover letter:

• University-level teaching experience
• Postdoctoral research or employment in a field of biochemistry
• Experience in curriculum development and improvement
• Potential to obtain external funding
• Experience working in a collaborative environment designed for broad student success.
• Demonstrated interest in promoting institutional excellence in classrooms and academic work environments.
• Experience or interest in mentoring students from a variety of backgrounds.

Salary: $65,136-78,000 based on a full-time nine-month appointment

Schedule/Appointment: Tenure Track, 9-month Appointment. Additional Summer teaching may be available.

Please apply online at https://careers.cwu.edu (Job ID 7472). Screening will begin September 16, 2026.

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