KCOM - Assistant/Associate Professor, Biochemistry

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

A.T. Still University's Kirksville College of Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) is seeking a full-time professor of biochemistry at the assistant or associate level on the Kirksville, Missouri campus. This position is a joint appointment with KCOM and MOSDOH which includes teaching in biochemistry courses within the Department of Biochemistry at KCOM and MOSDOH.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Participate in the teaching mission of the Department of Biochemistry.
• Perform independent, externally funded basic science research or other scholarly activity.
• Contribute to the academic mission of the university through service to the college and university, and service to the profession through biochemistry or research-oriented organizations at the local, regional, and national/international level.
• Other duties as assigned by the department chair or the KCOM associate dean or dean.

Requirements:

• PhD or related doctoral degree/DO/MD.
• General knowledge in biochemistry for the purpose of teaching biochemistry to first and second-year medical and dental students.
• Postdoctoral research experience, teaching experience required, biochemistry teaching experience in a medical/dental setting preferred, experience with budgets, basic computer experience, and technical experience necessary to conduct research/scholarly program.
• Must have excellent communication skills and strong interpersonal skills. Must be able to work efficiently both individually and as a member of a group. Needs good organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks. Must be tactful and work well within a larger organization. Needs well-developed problem-solving skills.
• Computer with software necessary for teaching, and significant experience with equipment required to conduct an individual research/scholarly activity program.

ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date. For more information, please visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits.

A.T. Still University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.