Teaching Professor (Assistant to Full) – Biochemistry

About the role

The John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering at Arizona State University seeks a full‑time, benefits‑eligible Teaching Professor (Assistant, Associate, or Full) in Biochemistry. This non‑tenure‑eligible position focuses on delivering innovative, interdisciplinary medical education that blends basic science, clinical reasoning, and systems thinking.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality, medical‑school‑level biochemistry instruction using active‑learning methods.
• Participate in the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of an engineering‑informed curriculum.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to undergraduate and graduate learners.
• Contribute approximately 20% of effort to departmental and university service activities.
• Engage in scholarly activities related to teaching and curriculum development.

Required profile

• Broad command of biochemistry and related scientific disciplines.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the medical school level.
• Strong commitment to mentoring and supporting diverse learners.
• Enthusiasm for collaborative, active‑learning environments.
• Willingness to help build and refine a forward‑looking, engineering‑infused medical curriculum.

Required skills

• No specific technical skills listed; a solid foundation in biochemistry and related scientific methods is expected.

What we offer

• Full‑time, renewable appointment with benefits.
• Opportunity to shape a pioneering curriculum at the intersection of medicine and engineering.
• Supportive academic community within ASU Health.
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities in downtown Phoenix.