Open Rank/Non-Tenure Track Academic Professional School of Chemistry and Biochemistry

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Atlanta, GA

The school of Chemistry & Biochemistry has vibrant undergraduate and graduate programs, with over 400 undergraduate majors and 170 graduate students, and an extensive research portfolio. Its faculty, staff, and students participate in a range of dynamic and collaborative research programs and enjoy modern facilities located on a pleasant urban campus in the City of Atlanta, Georgia.

The School of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA, invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track, 12-month faculty position in the Academic Professional promotion track. The applicant is expected to teach undergraduate Biochemistry courses and maintain a 50% administrative load supporting undergraduate education and student success. Applicants will be considered at both the Academic Professional and Senior Academic Professional ranks, depending on experience. Candidates are expected to demonstrate an exceptional commitment to the teaching and mentoring of students. Applicants with an interest in evidence-based instructional methods and chemical education research are encouraged.
We can accommodate a start date that aligns with the Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 semester.

The successful applicant will: (1) teach 6-credit hours each Fall and Spring semester and one 3-credit hour course in the summer. These courses will be primarily undergraduate Biochemistry lecture and/or Biochemistry seminar, and in some semesters First-Year Chemistry (2) Serve as a coordinator for multi-section Biochemistry courses, and (3) serve as an academic advisor for undergraduate students. The applicant will join a vibrant team of Academic Professionals. Collaboration with other faculty on curricular developments is highly encouraged.

Academic Professional:
* A terminal degree
* Significant related experience or promotion from the rank of Associate
Academic Professional
* The quality of performance and potential for development must be
recognized by peers.

Senior Academic Professional:
* A terminal degree
* Evidence of superior performance in the chosen field
* Recognition by peers (whether national, regional, or local)
* Successful and measurable related experience
* Five (5) years or more as an Academic Professional

An earned doctorate in biochemistry or related field at the time employment starts, along with a record of peer reviewed publications in biochemistry, biophysics, molecular biology or a related area is required.

Student Success Criteria

* The ability to teach and mentor a multifaceted student body

* The ability to mentor and assist students interested in pursuing graduate education

* The ability to design and teach curricula that are responsive to all students

* The ability to engage in high-impact practices that support deep learning for student success

Application materials should be submitted as PDF via Georgia Tech's Careers portal or by going to Georgia: (1) a letter of application, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a description of teaching interests and philosophy, (4) their advising/mentoring philosophy, and (5) the names and contact information for at least three references. Application materials should be submitted as a PDF by going to Georgia Tech's Employment website, https://hr.gatech.edu/employment/careers, using the link under External Applicants, and searching using Job ID 296329.

Applications will be considered beginning April 15, 2026, but the search will continue until the position is filled. Requests for information may be directed to the search committee co-chair Dr. Mary Peek, mary.peek@chemistry.gatech.edu.

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This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre-employment background screening. http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/preemployment-screening.

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening