Position Overview

The Presbyterian College Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level starting for August 2026. We are seeking a highly qualified individual with expertise in Biochemistry.

• The ideal candidate will have documented research experience in Computational Modeling of Biological Systems. 
• Successful candidates will hold a PhD in Biochemistry and demonstrate commitment to pursuing excellence in science teaching within a liberal arts curriculum.
• Candidates must have more than one year of experience teaching undergraduate Biochemistry I and II (lecture and laboratory), as well as General Chemistry I and II (lecture and laboratory). The candidate will also be expected to teach upper-level Chemistry and Biochemistry elective courses, as needed.
• Additionally, the candidate should have experience directing a nationally accredited Biochemistry Program, as they will be responsible for guiding our American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) accredited major.
• Candidates should have a proven record of mentoring undergraduate research and are expected to develop an active undergraduate research program in Molecular Dynamic Simulations.
• The candidate will have the opportunity to be supported by the College’s NIH-funded South Carolina-INBRE research program and pursue other external funding in conjunction with our Biology Department.   

About Presbyterian College

Presbyterian College (PC) is a liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church USA. The college is committed to an equitable and inclusive learning environment for all students, supports academic freedom, and encourages community involvement. Located in Clinton, South Carolina, PC is approximately 40 minutes from Greenville and Spartanburg, South Carolina and about one hour from Columbia, South Carolina. The region offers abundant opportunities for social and recreational activities, with easy access to Asheville and Charlotte, North Carolina, and Atlanta, Georgia.

To Apply

Interested individuals should send the following (all combined in one pdf file) to Dr. Erin McAdams, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, at provost@presby.edu

• (i) a cover letter describing your motivation for applying for this position
• (ii) a current curriculum vitae
• (iii) a statement of teaching experience and philosophy
• (iv) a brief research plan
• (v) the names and contact information for three references

For specific questions regarding the position, please contact: Dr. A. Craig Powell, chair of the chemistry and biochemistry department, via DCBcom@presby.edu.

Letters of recommendation and official transcripts will be requested at a later stage in the process. Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.