Assistant Professor

Job Description:

The Chemistry & Biochemistry Department at Iona University welcomes enthusiastic and motivated applicants for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the field of biochemistry. The Assistant Professor will teach junior/senior level biochemistry courses for science majors as well as courses in related areas, including general chemistry and/or organic chemistry, according to expertise and departmental need. The Assistant Professor will also mentor undergraduate student researchers and participate in academic service activities. Research expertise in interdisciplinary areas (such as biomaterials or bioanalytical chemistry) is a plus. Our department offers BS degrees in both chemistry and biochemistry, with the option for ACS-certification, as well as a chemistry minor.

The successful candidate will be committed to working as a dedicated teacher-scholar within our ACS-approved program that serves undergraduate students, and will:

• demonstrate excellence in teaching undergraduate chemistry courses, especially in the field of biochemistry;
• work well within a collaborative instructional team;
• establish a productive line of scholarly research with undergraduate student mentees; 
• provide service to the academic community;
• foster diversity in the chemical sciences through teaching, research, and service activities.

This full-time tenure-track position begins in August 2025 (option to start in January 2025 is available if desired).

Minimum required qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry, or related area
• at least one year of relevant postdoctoral, academic, or industrial experience
• at least two semesters of experience teaching in undergraduate courses

Application materials:

Applicants should submit the following items as a single file to the “resume” area of the online application: cover letter, curriculum vitae, 1-page statement of teaching philosophy, and 1-page summary of proposed research plan. Review of applications will begin on September 2^nd and continue until the position is filled, with applications reviewed on a rolling basis thereafter.

Any questions may be directed to Dr. Kathleen Kristian, Chair of Chemistry & Biochemistry at kkristian@iona.edu

About Iona University/EEO language

 Founded in 1940, Iona University is a master's-granting private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona's 45-acre New Rochelle campus and 28-acre Bronxville campus are just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. With a total enrollment of nearly 4,000 students and an alumni base of more than 50,000 around the world, Iona is a diverse community of learners and scholars dedicated to academic excellence and the values of justice, peace and service. Iona is highly accredited, offering undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science, nursing, and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of Science, and Master of Business Administration degrees and numerous advanced certificate programs. Iona students enjoy small class sizes, engaged professors and a wide array of academic programs across the School of Arts & Science; LaPenta School of Business; NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences; and Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Iona is widely recognized in prestigious rankings, including The Princeton Review’s 2024 national list of “The Best 389 Colleges” and The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse’s “2024 Best Colleges in America,” which ranked Iona at #66 in the nation overall and #8 in the nation among Catholic schools. Iona's LaPenta School of Business is also accredited AACSB International, a recognition awarded to just 6 percent of business schools worldwide.

Iona offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off. For more information on our benefits and working at Iona visit the Human Resources section of our website.

Iona University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all of our employees and does not tolerate discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. As an equal opportunity employer, Iona University encourages applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live, and in particular from historically underrepresented groups.