Biochemistry Teaching Position

The University of Notre Dame, a Catholic research university ranked in the top 20 among American colleges and universities, operates an academic center in the heart of Westminster to promote intellectual exchange through conferences and other events, as well as its study-abroad academic program for University of Notre Dame undergraduate students.

The University of Notre Dame’s London Undergraduate Program seeks to employ an instructor to teach the following course:

Principles of Biochemistry

Contact time: 150 minutes per teaching week for 14 weeks.

Deliver and assess this pre-existing class, which introduces students to the fundamental building blocks for the molecules of life: proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. The course emphasizes the utilization and manipulation of biomolecules by the cell, highlighting the connection between molecular structure and the functional properties of these molecules. The concept of biochemical catalysis and the properties of enzymes will be introduced. Additionally, the course describes basic biochemical methods for the purification, identification, and manipulation of these compounds. Main topics include nucleic acids, amino acids, protein structure, carbohydrates, lipids and membrane structure, enzymes and cofactors, enzyme mechanism, kinetics, regulation, and cellular metabolism.

This course forms part of the core curriculum for the B.Sc. degree program in Biochemistry and various related disciplines at the University of Notre Dame, including for all students interested in progressing to medical school. As such, it runs in parallel with the same course on campus. Collaboration with the faculty members teaching the parallel course is expected, although instructors have the flexibility to utilize their own learning materials. The class is typically offered to between 45-60 students.

Requirements: An M.Sc. degree or equivalent and university-level teaching experience in a relevant subject area are required for this position. A Ph.D. is strongly preferred. Although not a requirement, candidates with connections to the UK biomedical research community are preferred. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

The class will meet twice a week for 14 weeks, EITHER twice per week on Mondays and Wednesdays OR on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Class meeting times are 75 minutes each, totaling 150 minutes each week. In addition, instructors are expected to make themselves available for office hours for their students, as well as completing all marking, class, and assessment preparation, for a total time commitment of approximately 0.2 FTE.

Dates for the Fall semester 2025: 26th August to 8th December, with a break week from 18th to 26th October, and exams in the period 10th - 12th December.

Payment for this position will be commensurate with the candidate’s level of academic experience and the teaching load expected, in the range of £10,000 to £20,000 for the class. Appointments are fixed-term renewable contracts, subject to satisfactory performance and curricular needs.

Notre Dame London website: http://london.nd.edu

To apply, please send your cover letter, CV, and details of two references to Ms. Alice Tyrell, Director of Academic Programs, by email to london@nd.edu. Your cover letter should address your teaching philosophy and your relevant skills and experience.

Closing date for reception of applications: 19th February

Interviews will be scheduled in the week of March 3rd.

If you require further information regarding the post or application process, please contact london@nd.edu.

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