Description
The Chemistry and Biochemistry Department of Calvin University invites applications for a tenure track position in biochemistry at the assistant or associate professor level beginning Fall of 2027. Candidates are sought with a strong commitment to excellence in both undergraduate teaching and research leveraging our upper division courses and instrumentation (in application link below). All faculty are expected to establish a vigorous research program involving undergraduates and apply for external funding. The university seeks applicants with vibrant Christian faith who are dedicated to integration of that faith with their field of study. We will prioritize candidates who can engage students in and beyond the classroom. A Ph.D. in Biochemistry or biologically related Chemistry is required; teaching and post-doctoral research experience is preferred.
Calvin University is a Christian liberal arts university of 3,400 students located in the college town of Grand Rapids, Michigan (Grand Rapids: 200,000 people, metro area, 1,000,000 people). The university is known for rigorous liberal-arts academics that are also integrated into professional programs. Testaments to the research and mentoring in Chemistry and Biochemistry are our top majors routinely receiving Goldwater fellowships and Calvin’s Carnegie Research College and University designation.
To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter (~1-2 pages) that specifically addresses teaching, scholarship, and requirements/responsibilities of the position at Calvin University (a Reformed Christian University); a curriculum vitae; undergraduate and graduate transcripts; a statement of teaching philosophy and experience (~1 page); a research statement describing past work and future plans including undergraduate student participation (~2-3 pages), a statement describing how your Christian faith informs your teaching and scholarship (~1-2 pages); and three confidential letters of recommendation submitted by your references to the department chair (david.benson@calvin.edu). All uses of AI tools in the preparation of your application should be disclosed.
Please submit applications via the Calvin University online system at https://calvin.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CalvinUniversityCareers/job/Chemistry-and-Biochemistry-Faculty_R-4926
Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2026, and will continue on a rolling basis thereafter until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to Professor David Benson, Chair of the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, at david.benson@calvin.edu.
Requirements
Ph.D. in biochemistry or a closely related discipline by the start of the appointment (postdoctoral research and previous teaching experience are preferred). Candidates will be evaluated based on their abilities to establish an active research program in biochemistry that engages undergraduate students, compete for external funding, and affirm their commitment to Calvin University’s mission (see Educating for Shalom and Faculty Expectations).
