Whitman College
Assistant Professor of Biochemistry
Location:
Walla Walla, WA Open Date:
Aug 04, 2025 Located in the vibrant community of Walla Walla, WA, Whitman College is home to an intellectually diverse, dynamic, and supportive community of some 500 staff and faculty serving roughly 1,500 students from the local region and across the globe. With exceptional students, accomplished faculty and staff, and engaged alumni, Whitman College continues to build on its national reputation for academic excellence as one of the top undergraduate, liberal arts colleges in the country. The Department of Chemistry and the Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology (BBMB) Program seek applicants with expertise in biochemistry for a joint tenure-track position beginning August 2026 at the rank of assistant professor. Applicants must have a Ph.D. at the start of the appointment. The successful candidate will teach both lecture and lab courses in Biochemistry and General Chemistry, advise Senior Thesis in Chemistry and BBMB, and contribute to courses that serve the College's general education requirements. The candidate will also offer an upper-level elective in BBMB/Chemistry aligned with their area of expertise. The standard teaching load is five courses per year. Whitman Chemistry and BBMB are committed to integrating authentic research experiences into the undergraduate curriculum, so we are seeking candidates with expertise in experimental biochemistry or chemical biology who will develop a research program centered on undergraduates. The College provides a generous pre-tenure sabbatical program and professional development support for both research and teaching. The successful candidate will build an active research program that includes Whitman student researchers and participate in faculty governance, mentorship, or other forms of service in ways that fit their interests and talents. Whitman College is committed to fostering an inclusive learning community that values diverse identities, experiences, and perspectives. In the
teaching statement , candidates should describe their interest in teaching undergraduates, majors as well as non-majors, at all levels of instruction. To apply, go to https://apply.interfolio.com/171535. The online application will prompt you to submit all of the required materials: a
cover letter
describing interest in teaching and pursuing research at a primarily undergraduate institution;
curriculum vitae ; a
teaching statement
that also includes your approaches to designing and leading lecture and lab courses, as well as student mentorship; a
research statement
proposing future research projects feasible for undergraduates; contact information for
three references ; graduate transcripts. Review of applications will begin September 22. Salary Range: $74,600 - $78,000 Whitman College offers a competitive benefits package that is designed to attract qualified candidates and retain talented employees. Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances; basic life, accidental death and dismemberment and long term disability insurances with the capability to elect additional voluntary coverage; 403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with a 10% matching contribution after eligibility requirements are met; Tuition Remission - Dependent Children, after eligibility requirements; employee tuition waiver for two Whitman courses per semester; and an Employee Assistance Program. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Whitman College is cultivating a community built on inclusion and belonging. We recognize the value of those who can offer historically underrepresented perspectives and encourage applications from those whose background, knowledge, and insights from lived experience can add to the college’s working and learning environment. Whitman College is an EEO employer. The college shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
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Walla Walla, WA Open Date:
Aug 04, 2025 Located in the vibrant community of Walla Walla, WA, Whitman College is home to an intellectually diverse, dynamic, and supportive community of some 500 staff and faculty serving roughly 1,500 students from the local region and across the globe. With exceptional students, accomplished faculty and staff, and engaged alumni, Whitman College continues to build on its national reputation for academic excellence as one of the top undergraduate, liberal arts colleges in the country. The Department of Chemistry and the Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology (BBMB) Program seek applicants with expertise in biochemistry for a joint tenure-track position beginning August 2026 at the rank of assistant professor. Applicants must have a Ph.D. at the start of the appointment. The successful candidate will teach both lecture and lab courses in Biochemistry and General Chemistry, advise Senior Thesis in Chemistry and BBMB, and contribute to courses that serve the College's general education requirements. The candidate will also offer an upper-level elective in BBMB/Chemistry aligned with their area of expertise. The standard teaching load is five courses per year. Whitman Chemistry and BBMB are committed to integrating authentic research experiences into the undergraduate curriculum, so we are seeking candidates with expertise in experimental biochemistry or chemical biology who will develop a research program centered on undergraduates. The College provides a generous pre-tenure sabbatical program and professional development support for both research and teaching. The successful candidate will build an active research program that includes Whitman student researchers and participate in faculty governance, mentorship, or other forms of service in ways that fit their interests and talents. Whitman College is committed to fostering an inclusive learning community that values diverse identities, experiences, and perspectives. In the
teaching statement , candidates should describe their interest in teaching undergraduates, majors as well as non-majors, at all levels of instruction. To apply, go to https://apply.interfolio.com/171535. The online application will prompt you to submit all of the required materials: a
cover letter
describing interest in teaching and pursuing research at a primarily undergraduate institution;
curriculum vitae ; a
teaching statement
that also includes your approaches to designing and leading lecture and lab courses, as well as student mentorship; a
research statement
proposing future research projects feasible for undergraduates; contact information for
three references ; graduate transcripts. Review of applications will begin September 22. Salary Range: $74,600 - $78,000 Whitman College offers a competitive benefits package that is designed to attract qualified candidates and retain talented employees. Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances; basic life, accidental death and dismemberment and long term disability insurances with the capability to elect additional voluntary coverage; 403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with a 10% matching contribution after eligibility requirements are met; Tuition Remission - Dependent Children, after eligibility requirements; employee tuition waiver for two Whitman courses per semester; and an Employee Assistance Program. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Whitman College is cultivating a community built on inclusion and belonging. We recognize the value of those who can offer historically underrepresented perspectives and encourage applications from those whose background, knowledge, and insights from lived experience can add to the college’s working and learning environment. Whitman College is an EEO employer. The college shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
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