Dickinson
Overview
Dickinson College is a premier four-year residential liberal arts institution chartered in 1783 and recognized as a leader in global and sustainability education. Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, named a “most livable city” by Forbes and minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg. The campus is connected to a vibrant downtown with dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Within a two-hour drive are Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.; New York City is three hours away. Dickinson College offers full time employees a broad range of benefits including a comprehensive medical insurance plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, parental leave, homebuyer assistance, and tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under the age of 24. Upon eligibility, the College contributes 8% of an employee’s base salary to a retirement account with an additional 0.5% matching contribution; all money paid by the college into the employee’s retirement plan is immediately and fully vested in the employee. In our ongoing efforts to support the health of our community, Dickinson College strongly encourages all members of the campus community to be up to date on CDC-recommended vaccines. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link above. If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click the Bookmark link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click the Print Preview link.
Position Information
Posting Number: F00293 Position Type: Faculty Division and Department: Division Academic Affairs Department: – Job Summary/Basic Function The Chemistry Department at Dickinson College seeks applicants for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level, starting July 1, 2026, with a specialization in biochemistry, chemical biology, or bioorganic chemistry. Applicants are required to hold a PhD in biochemistry, chemistry, or a closely related field by the July 2026 start date. Applicants who have achieved ABD status are encouraged to apply, as long as their Ph.D. will be conferred before the designated hire date. We are most interested in candidates who can teach biochemistry lecture and lab, organic or general chemistry, and upper-level biochemical electives, as well as provide research experiences for students majoring in Chemistry or Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Consistent with our grounding in the liberal arts and sciences, candidates with interdisciplinary expertise are particularly desirable. Our faculty teach a five-course load, including courses at all levels of the chemistry curriculum, contribute to the college-wide first-year seminar program, and are expected to establish a vibrant research program that engages our talented undergraduate students. Teaching assignments are based on the needs of the department and the expertise of the faculty. The ability to create inclusive learning environments for an increasingly diverse student body is an important characteristic of a successful candidate. Our department is committed to creating an equitable and supportive environment where scholars from all backgrounds can thrive and contribute to a vibrant intellectual community. We provide comprehensive resources to support our scholars, including dedicated research space, access to a shared instrument suite, competitive startup funding, and a skilled sponsored research office. We also prioritize faculty development through Dickinson’s Center for Teaching, Learning and Scholarship, which offers professional development opportunities, workshops, mentorship programs, and faculty learning communities. Dickinson College is a highly selective four-year independent liberal arts college with 2300 students, located in Carlisle, PA. Carlisle is a historic town with eateries and small shops, 20 minutes west of Harrisburg and a two-hour drive from Baltimore, Washington DC, and Philadelphia. The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body. We encourage applications from all qualified persons.
Application Process
Interested candidates should apply for this position electronically via the Dickinson jobs site. Candidates should submit via the online application system, including a letter of application describing interest and qualifications, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy including your vision of equity and belonging, and a plan for undergraduate student research. Additional materials, including transcripts, and three letters of reference will be requested from finalists. For full consideration, please submit all application materials by September 25, 2025.
Qualifications
Required: Ph.D. in a relevant field by July 2026 or ABD with Ph.D. conferred before hire date. Preferred: interdisciplinary expertise; ability to teach biochemistry, organic or general chemistry, and upper-level electives; ability to mentor undergraduate research in Chemistry or Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
Benefits
Dickinson College offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, parental leave, homebuyer assistance, and tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under age 24. The college contributes 8% of base salary to a retirement account with an additional 0.5% matching; funds are immediately vested.
EEO Statement
The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body. We encourage applications from all qualified persons.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? CareerLink Craigslist CASE (Council for Advancement & Support of Education) Consortium for Faculty Diversity Employee Referral HigherEdJobs.com Jobs at Dickinson (https://jobs.dickinson.edu) Monster Jobs (monster.com) Newspaper/publication Patriot News Radio Referral from Dickinson staff, faculty, friend or family member Sentinel Newspaper The Chronicle of Higher Education Yahoo Jobs The Guide ScholarlyHires.com Other Website Other Inside Higher Ed Another College website HERC Academic Careers Team Work Online If other, please specify
Required Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application Curriculum Vitae Teaching Philosophy Other Document 1 Transcript(s) Reference Letters
Optional Documents
Unofficial Transcripts
Dickinson College P.O. Box 1773, Carlisle, PA 17013 | (800) 644-1773
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Dickinson College is a premier four-year residential liberal arts institution chartered in 1783 and recognized as a leader in global and sustainability education. Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, named a “most livable city” by Forbes and minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg. The campus is connected to a vibrant downtown with dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Within a two-hour drive are Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.; New York City is three hours away. Dickinson College offers full time employees a broad range of benefits including a comprehensive medical insurance plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, parental leave, homebuyer assistance, and tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under the age of 24. Upon eligibility, the College contributes 8% of an employee’s base salary to a retirement account with an additional 0.5% matching contribution; all money paid by the college into the employee’s retirement plan is immediately and fully vested in the employee. In our ongoing efforts to support the health of our community, Dickinson College strongly encourages all members of the campus community to be up to date on CDC-recommended vaccines. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link above. If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click the Bookmark link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click the Print Preview link.
Position Information
Posting Number: F00293 Position Type: Faculty Division and Department: Division Academic Affairs Department: – Job Summary/Basic Function The Chemistry Department at Dickinson College seeks applicants for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level, starting July 1, 2026, with a specialization in biochemistry, chemical biology, or bioorganic chemistry. Applicants are required to hold a PhD in biochemistry, chemistry, or a closely related field by the July 2026 start date. Applicants who have achieved ABD status are encouraged to apply, as long as their Ph.D. will be conferred before the designated hire date. We are most interested in candidates who can teach biochemistry lecture and lab, organic or general chemistry, and upper-level biochemical electives, as well as provide research experiences for students majoring in Chemistry or Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Consistent with our grounding in the liberal arts and sciences, candidates with interdisciplinary expertise are particularly desirable. Our faculty teach a five-course load, including courses at all levels of the chemistry curriculum, contribute to the college-wide first-year seminar program, and are expected to establish a vibrant research program that engages our talented undergraduate students. Teaching assignments are based on the needs of the department and the expertise of the faculty. The ability to create inclusive learning environments for an increasingly diverse student body is an important characteristic of a successful candidate. Our department is committed to creating an equitable and supportive environment where scholars from all backgrounds can thrive and contribute to a vibrant intellectual community. We provide comprehensive resources to support our scholars, including dedicated research space, access to a shared instrument suite, competitive startup funding, and a skilled sponsored research office. We also prioritize faculty development through Dickinson’s Center for Teaching, Learning and Scholarship, which offers professional development opportunities, workshops, mentorship programs, and faculty learning communities. Dickinson College is a highly selective four-year independent liberal arts college with 2300 students, located in Carlisle, PA. Carlisle is a historic town with eateries and small shops, 20 minutes west of Harrisburg and a two-hour drive from Baltimore, Washington DC, and Philadelphia. The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body. We encourage applications from all qualified persons.
Application Process
Interested candidates should apply for this position electronically via the Dickinson jobs site. Candidates should submit via the online application system, including a letter of application describing interest and qualifications, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy including your vision of equity and belonging, and a plan for undergraduate student research. Additional materials, including transcripts, and three letters of reference will be requested from finalists. For full consideration, please submit all application materials by September 25, 2025.
Qualifications
Required: Ph.D. in a relevant field by July 2026 or ABD with Ph.D. conferred before hire date. Preferred: interdisciplinary expertise; ability to teach biochemistry, organic or general chemistry, and upper-level electives; ability to mentor undergraduate research in Chemistry or Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
Benefits
Dickinson College offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, parental leave, homebuyer assistance, and tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under age 24. The college contributes 8% of base salary to a retirement account with an additional 0.5% matching; funds are immediately vested.
EEO Statement
The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body. We encourage applications from all qualified persons.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? CareerLink Craigslist CASE (Council for Advancement & Support of Education) Consortium for Faculty Diversity Employee Referral HigherEdJobs.com Jobs at Dickinson (https://jobs.dickinson.edu) Monster Jobs (monster.com) Newspaper/publication Patriot News Radio Referral from Dickinson staff, faculty, friend or family member Sentinel Newspaper The Chronicle of Higher Education Yahoo Jobs The Guide ScholarlyHires.com Other Website Other Inside Higher Ed Another College website HERC Academic Careers Team Work Online If other, please specify
Required Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application Curriculum Vitae Teaching Philosophy Other Document 1 Transcript(s) Reference Letters
Optional Documents
Unofficial Transcripts
Dickinson College P.O. Box 1773, Carlisle, PA 17013 | (800) 644-1773
#J-18808-Ljbffr