Herbert and Florence Irving Professor of Biology or Biophysics, and Professor of Chemistry

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Herbert and Florence Irving Professor of Biology or Biophysics, and Professor of ChemistryThe Barnard College Department of Chemistry seeks an innovative individual whose research contributes to understanding and curing cancer to serve as the inaugural Herbert and Florence Irving Professor of Biology or Biophysics and Professor of Chemistry. This will be an open rank search. Special consideration for this endowed position will be given to candidates working in the field of chemical biology. Applicants must have a PhD degree in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical biology, or a related discipline, a dedication to undergraduate education both in the classroom and laboratory, and a research program that furthers the understanding and treatment of cancer. Postdoctoral experience is strongly preferred. Responsibilities include teaching in the biochemistry or organic chemistry course sequences, with special consideration given to those who can teach in both.

Job Description:

The Barnard College Department of Chemistry seeks an innovative individual whose research contributes to understanding and curing cancer to serve as the inaugural Herbert and Florence Irving Professor of Biology or Biophysics, and Professor of Chemistry. This will be an open rank search, and we are prepared to appoint at the assistant, associate, or full professor rank. Special consideration for this endowed position will be given to candidates working in the field of chemical biology. The successful applicant will be eligible to join the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center (HICCC) and/or the Irving Institute for Cancer Dynamics (IICD) at Columbia University. 

Barnard College is an independent liberal arts undergraduate college for women in New York City, affiliated with Columbia University. The Barnard Chemistry department currently consists of eight tenure-line faculty, three lecturers, a core facilities and laboratory instrument manager, a senior associate laboratory director, and three lab instructional specialists. Barnard faculty are expected to engage in research as well as undergraduate curriculum development, teaching, advising, and research mentoring. The standard teaching load for a tenure-line faculty member is two courses per semester. This may include advanced electives as well as introductory courses. For this position, special consideration will be given to applicants who can teach in the biochemistry and organic chemistry course sequences. 

Barnard College is located in the vibrant Morningside Heights neighborhood, adjacent to Columbia University’s main campus, and approximately 2.5 miles south of Columbia’s medical campus. In late 2026, all of the physical and life sciences departments will move into the newly renovated Roy and Diana Vagelos Science Center, where the person in this position will have a 740-square-foot lab with adjoining office, and access to ample shared resources and equipment on the Barnard campus. Barnard’s status as a highly selective liberal arts college affiliated with a major research university uniquely enables its faculty to innovate in both research and pedagogy.

Review of applications will begin about September 15, 2026 and may continue until the position is filled.

Salary: $100,000 to $250,000

For questions or further information please contact Christina Vizcarra at [email protected].

Skills, Qualifications & Requirements:

Required Qualifications

Applicants must have a PhD degree in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical biology, or a related discipline, a dedication to undergraduate education both in the classroom and laboratory, and a research program that furthers the understanding and treatment of cancer. Postdoctoral experience is strongly preferred. 

Application Requirements

Only complete applications submitted via Workday will be considered. 

Applicants are required to upload the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae  (maximum file size: 5 MB)

A single file (maximum file size: 30 MB) containing:

• Cover letter summarizing interest in, and preparation for, this particular position
• Statement describing teaching and mentoring philosophy, experiences, and interests, including where the candidate envisions teaching within the chemistry curriculum
• Research/scholarship statement

The accepted file formats are: CSV, DOC, DOCX, JPG, JPEG, PDF, PNG, XLS, XLSX. Files in other formats may not be readable and may not be considered during the review process.

Before submitting, please review the file containing your application materials to ensure that all information is complete and correct. Application materials cannot be edited after submission. To submit new or updated materials and information, please withdraw your original application and submit a new one as soon as possible. 

Only semi-finalists will be asked to identify at least three references. Referees will receive an email notification instructing them to upload confidential letters of recommendation within one week of receipt of the email.

Barnard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Barnard does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability. Qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Company:

Barnard College

Time Type:

Full time