• Assistant Professor - Biochemistry, Department…

    CUNY (New York, NY)


    Assistant Professor - Biochemistry, Department of Chemistry- School of Arts and Sciences

    FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

    The Department of Chemistry at Hunter College of the City University of New York (CUNY) invites applications for a tenure-track position in Biochemistry beginning Fall 2026 at the Assistant Professor rank. We encourage applications from candidates in any area of Biochemistry, including but not limited to studies of the structure and function of nucleic acids, proteins, or carbohydrates or the biochemistry of gene expression, with potential for collaboration with faculty in the department. Expertise in innovative approaches including analytical methods and computational tools is encouraged.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Candidates must have: 1) a Ph.D. degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related discipline; 2) an outstanding record of scholarly publication and plans for an independent research program with the potential for external funding; and 3) a commitment to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in areas related to their scholarly interest. Credentials appropriate for an appointment to the CUNY doctoral faculty are required. Located in the Biomedical Corridor of the Upper East Side of Manhattan, Hunter College is a PhD-granting institution. Information about the department can be found at http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/chemistry.

    COMPENSATION

    Compensation is commensurate with experience within the range of $79,598-$94,909.

     

    CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

     

    CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will increase by 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

    HOW TO APPLY

    Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website www.cuny.edu/employment or https://cuny.jobs/ and following the CUNYfirst Job System Instructions. To search for this vacancy, click on Search Job Listings, select More Options To Search For CUNY Jobs and enter the Job Opening ID number 30851. Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account. Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Please note that the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters – also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï, –, \_ or ç)).

     

    Incomplete applications will not be considered.

    Please include:

    • Cover letter describing related qualifications and experience

    • Curriculum Vitae/ Resume

    • A description of the proposed research program

    • Names and contact information of 3 references

     

    Upload all documents as ONE single file-- PDF format preferred.

    CLOSING DATE

    The search will remain open, and screening and review of applications will be ongoing-- until the position is filled. The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on December 1, 2025. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position(s) remain open after initial round.

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    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

    CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

     

    Job ID

     

    30851

     

    Location

     

    Hunter College