Job Posting

Lynn University is seeking a Biochemist for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Biochemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences. The duties of this position will primarily be to design and teach undergraduate courses in both the Biology major and in Scientific Literacy within the university’s thematic core curriculum, The Dialogues, and graduate courses in the Master’s program in Biological Sciences.

Job Description:

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Teach courses in accordance with college guidelines
• Participate in the college’s assessment program of student performance
• Timely response to student questions and concerns
• Timely submission of university reports and requirements, such as attendance, grades, student progress reports, etc.
• Hold at least 8 in person office hours per week

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Candidates must be proficient with using technology for instructional delivery, such as learning management systems (e.g. Canvas) and presentation software (e.g. PowerPoint)
• Candidates must have an appreciation of different learning styles to incorporate into their instructional delivery
• Candidates must have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills

Minimum qualifications

• Candidates must have an earned doctoral degree in a discipline appropriate to the position. Disciplines appropriate for this position would be Biochemistry or either Biology or Chemistry with a strong background in Biochemistry
• All degrees must have been completed at a regionally accredited institution

To Apply        

Completed applications will be reviewed upon receipt for match to potential needs. Only completed applications will be reviewed, which must include a short cover letter, resume or CV with detailed academic credentials, three letters of reference, and copies of all college transcripts. Before an applicant is approved to teach official transcripts will also be required.

Accreditation and equal opportunity

Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parenting status, veteran status or retirement status in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the non-discrimination policy may be directed to the Lynn University Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator at 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431, titleixcoordinator@lynn.edu, or +1 561-237-7727; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Lynn University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call +1 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Lynn University. 2020 Lynn University

Americans with Disabilities Act

Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling +1 561-237-7639.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with the Clery Act, the University annually provides a report to each student and current employee, as well as to prospective employees and students, that provides a detailed disclosure of information regarding campus security practices (including Emergency Response Plan, Timely Warnings, Emergency Warnings, Missing Persons, fire safety policies, fire prevention data, and Crime Log policies), as well as crime and fire-related incident statistics for the preceding year. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at lynn.edu/securityreport

For your health, Lynn University is smoke- and tobacco-free.

Application can be found at: https://lynn.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers/job/Assistant-Associate-Professor–Biochemistry_R0000601-1