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Merrimack College, located 25 miles north of Boston, is excited to announce an opportunity to be part of creating an outstanding regional research university. The School of Arts and Sciences invites applications for an experienced and outstanding biochemist to join our team in Fall 2024. The appointment will be at the Professor level with tenure, and includes the potential to serve as Chair of one of the Life Science departments, depending on the candidate’s qualifications and interest.
Merrimack is committed to growing focused areas of research distinction that will allow faculty to make high-impact contributions in their areas of expertise. The successful candidate will help create an interdisciplinary hub for the Life Sciences at Merrimack College. As part of our strategic plan, the Agenda for the Future, we are on the road to R2 status, and we have a long- term vision to launch Ph.D. programs in applied life sciences within the next 5 years.
The successful candidate’s research effort will be supported by Merrimack’s new Shared Instrumentation Research Facility (SIRF), a state-of-the-art life sciences research facility. The SIRF is fully equipped with an array of instrumentation and a dedicated lab manager with a focus on supporting research in the life sciences. The new hire will play an integral role in the College’s goal of R2 status, and contribute to interdisciplinary research growth between the Sciences in the School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Engineering and Computational Sciences, and the School of Nursing and Health Sciences.
What we offer:
The successful candidate will receive a highly competitive start-up package to support establishing and growing their research program. We are dedicated to providing the necessary resources and infrastructure to enable our faculty to achieve their research goals and contribute to developing a leading-edge research environment, including a robust Office of Sponsored Programs to support extramurally funded research. We also support ongoing professional development to help our faculty stay at the forefront of their respective fields.
Join our mission:
Join us in our institution’s mission to create a research university that serves as a hub for innovation and knowledge creation. We believe in the power of research to enlighten minds, engage hearts, and empower lives to transform society and change lives. By focusing on the development of research clusters, labs, and research centers, we aim to create an ecosystem that fosters collaboration, drives technological advancements, and contributes to solving global challenges.
Required Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in biochemistry, or related field.Successful record of maintaining a competitively funded research program that is nationally recognized.Demonstrated experience in academic administration.Sustained record of teaching, service and scholarly achievements consistent with the rank of a tenured professor. Demonstrated track record of mentoring junior faculty to successfully pursue and execute extramural research funding.Desire to build inclusive and impactful doctoral programs in the life sciences.Research, teaching and DEI philosophies that align with Merrimack’s Augustinian mission and Agenda for the Future.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Robust record of NSF and/or NIH funding.Record of effective leadership that may include examples of professional training; university growth or new programs; innovation in curriculum; and development of new facilities, funding, endowments, and partnerships.Experience with shared governance among faculty with varying titles, ranks, and program specialties.
Application Materials Should Include:
- Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, citing experience relevant to the qualifications and including experience with, and commitment to, our Catholic Augustinian mission, our values, and our desire to be a more diverse, equitable and inclusive institution of higher learningResume or Curriculum VitaeNames and contact information for three (3) professional references
This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check.
Vaccinations and Work Location
This is an on-campus position as employees are essential in order to provide a fully on-campus, residential college experience for our students and the community.
The COVID-19 vaccine and booster for which an individual may be eligible are highly recommended for students, faculty and staff. Merrimack College does not require proof of COVID vaccination for enrollment, employment or to be a guest on our campus.
Statement on Our Mission
Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution of higher education committed to building a culturally and racially diverse community. Our mission is to enlighten minds, engage hearts and empower lives and is inspired by our Catholic faith and the Augustinian tradition of seeking truth through inquiry and dialogue.
Merrimack College seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to Merrimack’s Catholic and Augustinian mission and values and advance our work in the area of diversity, equity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups. All candidates should describe in their application previous experience related to equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as how they will engage in fostering a culture that supports our Catholic and Augustinian mission and our values of diversity, equity and inclusion.
About Merrimack College
The only Catholic, Augustinian institution of higher education in New England, Merrimack College is a private, independent, coeducational institution with more than 4,000 undergraduate and 1,400 graduate students from 32 states and 37 countries. The College features more than 100 career-focused undergraduate, professional and graduate programs, all taught by exceptional faculty who are passionate about their subject and student success. The College has five schools: arts and sciences, engineering and computational sciences, nursing and health sciences, the Winston school of education and social policy and the Girard school of business. The College’s suburban 240-acre campus is approximately 25 miles north of Boston in the towns of North Andover and Andover, Massachusetts. Merrimack is a Master’s Colleges and Universities/Larger Programs (M1) institution in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Merrimack is one of the fastest growing educational institutions in the country and has steadily climbed up in the U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Best Colleges, ranking 33rd in the Regional Universities North category in 2024. Merrimack is a NCAA Division I athletic institution.
Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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