Assistant/Associate Professor, Chemistry and Chemical Biology job in Hoboken

Assistant/Associate Professor, Chemistry and Chemical Biology

Job Description

The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology (CCB) in the Schaefer School of Engineering and Science at Stevens Institute of Technology (Stevens) seeks to fill a faculty position in Chemical Biology at an open professorial rank (Assistant Professor or Associate Professor) starting in Fall 2024.

CCB is known for its legacy of fostering and nurturing groundbreaking, world-class innovation. CCB was among the first to offer an undergraduate Chemical Biology degree in 1978 and today remains at the forefront of Chemical Biology with our internationally recognized faculty in the healthcare domain as well as with professionally diverse experiences in academia and industry. The department currently consists of 19 full-time faculty members, approximately 148 undergraduates, 24 Masters, and 18 doctoral students. The CCB faculty is active in research and has brought in $4.5M research funding from NIH and NSF over the last three years.

The strategic vision of CCB, newly formulated in 2021, will strengthen our department to be a community of researchers with molecular, cellular, and computational minds, dedicated to educating the next generation of science leaders and innovators and exploring transformative scientific ideas for global societal impact. Per this strategic vision, we would like to further expand our research in Chemical Biology and complement current strengths in computational chemistry, drug discovery, and cancer research.

The ideal candidate is expected to build a strong externally funded research program aimed at generating new insights into compelling problems in Chemical Biology. The candidate is also expected to develop and deliver innovative undergraduate and graduate courses. This position requires the candidate to have a Ph.D. degree in Chemical Biology or related fields. All research areas in Chemical Biology will be considered to complement our current strengths mentioned above.

Stevens Institute of Technology is a premier, private research university in Hoboken, New Jersey, overlooking the Manhattan skyline. Stevens prepares its more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students for an increasingly complex and technology-centric world, leveraging finance, computing, engineering and the arts to confront the most challenging problems of our time with innovative teaching and research. The university is in the top 1% nationally of colleges with the highest-paid graduates.

Stevens values diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds. We are an NSF ADVANCE institution committed to equitable practices and policies, and strongly encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minority candidates, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The search committee will begin to review applications immediately and applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. To apply, please submit in one PDF file your cover letter, curriculum vitae, a research statement that includes previous accomplishments and future plans, a teaching statement that includes teaching interests and philosophy on inclusive classroom practices, and contact information for at least three or five references (for Assistant or Associate Professor position, respectively). Applications should be submitted at https://www.stevens.edu/directory/division-human-resources/careers-stevens. For any questions, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Prof. Yong Zhang, at yzhang37@stevens.edu.

Stevens Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accordingly, Stevens adheres to an employment policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against candidates or employees based on legally impermissible factor(s) including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, age, ancestry, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, disability, or any protected military or veteran status. Stevens is building a diverse faculty, staff and student body and strongly encourages applications from female and minority candidates, as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities. Stevens is a federal contractor under the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as other federal statutes.

Department

Chemistry and Chemical Biology