The Department of Biochemistry & Cellular and Molecular Biology (BCMB) at the University of Tennessee Knoxville is soliciting applications for a tenure‐track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the areas of Biochemistry or Biophysics.

Successful candidates will be expected to develop an innovative, nationally recognized, and extra-murally funded research program that addresses research problems at the cutting edge of experimental biochemistry or biophysics. We are particularly interested in applicants that complement existing areas of strength within BCMB (https://bcmb.utk.edu), including membrane biochemistry/biophysics, plant/microbial biology, genetics, and cell biology.

The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University.

Applicants must have a doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent) and postdoctoral experience in an appropriate discipline with evidence of high-quality research. The ideal candidate will also show an interest in developing a teaching program within the biochemistry curriculum at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Ph.D. in the areas of biochemistry or biophysics.

Postdoctoral experience in the areas of biochemistry or biophysics.

Applicants are to upload one continuous PDF file (http://apply.interfolio.com/93028), which should include:

- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae containing a full list of publications
- 2-3 page statement of current and future research interests
- 1 page teaching philosophy
- Diversity statement

Applicants must also arrange to have at least three letters of recommendation uploaded.

Please direct any inquiries regarding the posting to Dr. Francisco Barrera, committee chair (fbarrera@utk.edu). All correspondence must indicate the competition title (Biochemistry/Biophysics Assistant Professor) in the subject line of the e-mail.  Review of applications will begin on October 31, 2021, and continue until the position is filled.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity, 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone 865-974-2498. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity.