Assistant or Associate Professor of Biochemistry
Content + Source + Freshness • 15 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value score due to a strong academic institution, competitive salary range, and opportunities for professional development in teaching and scholarship.
- Competitive salary: $108,000–$200,000 based on rank
- Opportunity to engage in transformative medical education
- Support for educational innovation and scholarship
- Non-tenure track may limit job security
Pros
- Competitive salary range for academic roles ($108,000–$200,000 dependent on rank)
- Engagement in impactful educational programming and scholarship
- Opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive academic environment
Cons
- Position is non-tenure track which may affect long-term job security
- High competition for such academic roles
- Expectations for publication and educational innovation may add pressure
Who it's for
Mid to Senior • On-site
Good fit
- Experienced academics with a focus on medical education
- Educators passionate about mentoring and student development
- Professionals looking to engage in educational research
Not recommended for
- Candidates with no teaching experience or educational philosophy
- Those exclusively focused on research without a teaching component
- Individuals looking for remote working options
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Assistant/Associate Professor of Medical Education (Biochemistry)
The Department of Medical Education at Tufts University School of Medicine invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor of Medical Education. We are seeking an individual with expertise in teaching Biochemistry in our Medical, Dental, and MS in Biomedical Sciences programs. In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will contribute to educational scholarship, student mentoring, and committee service. Candidates should demonstrate a strong record of teaching excellence, potential for innovative educational scholarship, and a commitment to inclusive excellence.
Applications will be reviewed beginning November 15 and will continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The appointment will start no later than July 1, 2026.
About Tufts University School of Medicine and the Department of Medical Education:
The mission of Tufts University School of Medicine (TUSM) is to educate a diverse body of students and advance professional knowledge in a dynamic and collaborative environment, to develop dedicated clinicians, scientists, public health professionals, and educators who will have a sustained positive impact on the health of individuals, communities, and the world.
The Department of Medical Education (DME) is a basic science department that serves as a hub for teaching excellence and innovation at TUSM. We are located on the Health Sciences campus in downtown Boston. DME faculty use and study evidence-based pedagogical approaches to support the development of lifelong learners. The department comprises faculty whose primary responsibility is education in the professional programs (Medical, Dental, Physician Assistant, and MS in Biomedical Sciences). Our faculty hold leadership positions in the teaching of anatomy, biochemistry, cell biology, histology, immunology, neuroscience, pharmacology, and physiology. DME also supports programs for undergraduate and pre-college students through the Center for Science Education.
Tufts University is committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation that reflects each candidate’s experience, expertise, responsibilities, and performance. The pay offered within the posted range will be determined based on a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the individual’s education and experience, discipline, rank, internal equity, and budgetary considerations. Note: Ranges represent full-time 9- or 12- month base salaries.
Min Mid Max Assistant 108,000 135,000 162,000 Associate 120,000 160,000 200,000 Professor 156,000 234,000 312,500· Doctoral degree (M.D., DO, or Ph.D.) in Biochemistry or a related discipline
· Demonstrated excellence in teaching
· Experience teaching biochemistry (required); experience also Cell Biology, Genetics, or Physiology (preferred)
· Evidence of educational scholarship such as extramural funding, peer-reviewed publications, or conference presentations
Please provide the following
- Cover letter
- CV (including bibliography)
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Questions: Please email: jim.baleja@tufts.edu
Tufts University, founded in 1852, prioritizes quality teaching, highly competitive basic and applied research, and a commitment to active citizenship locally, regionally, and globally.
Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. See the University?s Non-Discrimination statement and policy here https://oeo.tufts.edu/policies-procedures/non-discrimination/ . If you are an applicant with a disability who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, please contact us by calling the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) at 617-627-3298 or at oeo@tufts.edu . Applicants can learn more about requesting reasonable accommodations at https://oeo.tufts.edu/
