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A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality, affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the fourth fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education. For more information on Rowan University, click here

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Open Rank Tenure-Track/Tenured Faculty Positions in Biochemistry/Chemical Biology

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Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Faculty - College of Science and Mathematics

Open Rank Tenure-Track/Tenured Faculty Positions in Biochemistry/Chemical Biology

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

College of Science & Mathematics

 

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Rowan University invites applications for one or more open rank tenure track/tenured faculty positions in all areas of biochemistry. We are particularly interested in candidates with a research focus on the biochemical and molecular foundations of diseases, with an emphasis on targeting proteins that could serve as therapeutic targets.

A Ph.D. in biochemistry, chemistry or related area is required and prior post-doctoral/academic experience and scholarly productivity is expected commensurate with rank. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to teach effectively at graduate and undergraduate levels.  Preference will be given to candidates with a track record and/or potential to establish and sustain a strong research program involving graduate and undergraduate students.  The successful candidates are also expected to develop and maintain independent, externally funded, and sustainable research programs.  Faculty in the department have diverse expertise including enzyme mechanisms, biomolecular interactions, drug development, synthesis and characterization, pharmacology, material synthesis and characterization, and computational chemistry, which offer opportunities to collaborate on interdisciplinary research initiatives.  The department includes three NSF CAREER award recipients as well as faculty with major research grants/awards from NIH (MIRA, R01), NSF, and other foundations/industries. The ideal candidates will provide complementary and synergistic expertise to our research efforts as well as contribute to the growth of our graduate programs in line with the mission of our department. 

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is one of six departments in the College of Science & Mathematics, which is also home to the School of Earth & Environment.  The department serves >400 graduate and undergraduate students in programs such as PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry; MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences; BS in Chemistry (ACS accredited); BA in Chemistry, BS in Biochemistry (ASBMB accredited), several certificate and accelerated degree programs (4+1 BS/MS, 3+4 BS/MD, 3+4 BS/DO).  The department also contributes to multiple degree programs on campus including MS and PhD in Complex Biological Systems, MS and PhD in Material Science and Engineering, BS and MS in Bioinformatics, BS in Neuroscience, and BS in Molecular and Cellular Biosciences.  

Qualifications:

  • A Ph.D. in biochemistry/chemistry or related field is required.

  • Post-doctoral and/or related academic experience strongly preferred commensurate with rank.

  • A record of scholarly activity, including peer-reviewed publications and research funding commensurate with rank.

  • Ability to work collaboratively with a team of multidisciplinary faculty 

 

Starting Date: September 1, 2025

 

Application Procedure:

The applications must be submitted through Rowan University’s job portal and must contain the following:

  • Cover letter

  • Current detailed CV

  • Statement of research interests, including applicants' future research goals and plans for obtaining external funding to achieve those goals

  • Statement of teaching philosophy

  • Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable for initial review)

  • Names and contact information for at least three references from whom the applicant has requested letters of support

 

Application review will begin immediately, and continue until the position(s) are filled.

Questions should be directed to Dr. Subash Jonnalagadda, Head of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry (jonnalagadda@rowan.edu).

University Overview:

Rowan University is the nation’s third fastest-growing public research institution in the US, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education, with an R2 Carnegie classification (high research activity). U.S. News & World Report ranks it among the top 100 in the nation, 19th of Northern Regional Universities, and third among public institutions in that category.

Rowan University offers bachelor through doctoral degrees and professional certificates in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden, Stratford, and Sewell, and on the campuses of partner community colleges. 

Rowan focuses on use-inspired research at the intersection of engineering, medicine, science and business while ensuring excellence in undergraduate education. Rowan University's strategic pillars are access, affordability, quality, and serving as an economic engine. These pillars are central to the university's decision-making process. To learn more about Rowan University and its mission, click here.

 

Rowan University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.  The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and the College of Science & Mathematics are dedicated to building a culturally diverse faculty and especially encourages applications from women and individuals from underrepresented groups in higher education.

Rowan University celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. 

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About Rowan University

A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. Rowan University is home to eight colleges and nine schools. For more information on these colleges, please click here.

Now celebrating its Centennial, Rowan focuses on practical research at the intersection of engineering, medicine, science, and business while ensuring excellence in undergraduate education. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality and affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the fourth fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Non-Discrimation at Rowan University

Rowan University celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and supporting regulations, Rowan does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates; this extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its supporting regulations may be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, or to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, Office of Student Equity & Compliance, Rowan University, Hawthorne Hall, Suite 312, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028, titleIXcoordinator@rowan.edu, 856-256-5440.

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Residency Requirements

Rowan University is subject to the residency requirements of the NJ First Act (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any person hired to a non-exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey or have one (1) year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person hired to an exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York or have ninety (90) days from the date of employment to establish, then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York.

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If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop by the Department of Public Safety Office, located at Bole Hall Annex, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (856) 256-4562 or 4506.

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