Description

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for two tenuretrack Assistant Professor positions to begin Fall 2026:

• Experimental Biochemistry
• Experimental Physical Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry (http://chemistry.fullerton.edu) comprises 16 full-time, tenured/tenure-track faculty with over 400 undergraduate majors and 35 master’s students.  Degrees offered are the BA in Chemistry, BS in Chemistry, BS in Biochemistry, and MS in Chemistry (which includes chemistry and biochemistry subspecialties).  We welcome applicants who are highly motivated to engage in research supervision of a diverse student body and are committed to effective and student-centered teaching. We look forward to having candidates who will join us in contributing their talent, expertise, and perspective to providing excellent educational and research opportunities for the next generation of scientists, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, and educators. We are committed to an educational program that provides high-quality teaching and research experiences for our students. Our students gain a broad, interdisciplinary knowledge base through courses in biochemistry, organic, analytical, inorganic, physical chemistry, and specialized topics. All undergraduate majors participate in a capstone experience which primarily involves at least 3 semesters of undergraduate research.

Positions

The successful candidates will be expected to teach and mentor a diverse student population, initiate and sustain an active experimental biochemistry or physical chemistry research program involving undergraduate and master’s students, and devote time to engaging in departmental, college, and university service.  Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate lecture and laboratory courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. New faculty receive start-up funds, research lab space, and reduced instructional workload over their first two years to establish an experimental physical chemistry research program capable of generating peer-reviewed publications with CSUF student co-authors and external funding. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to and participate in the life and development of the department, advise students, serve on committees, and participate in the broader university and disciplinary communities.

Application

A complete online application consists of: 

• Cover letter in which you respond to the required qualifications
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching statement that includes the following: teaching philosophy that describes how you will effectively instruct and engage students in your lecture and laboratory courses using strategies such as, but not limited to, student-centered teaching, active learning, and inquiry-based pedagogy. Please also discuss methods you will use to teach a diverse student population and any relevant teaching experience (2-page limit)
• Research statement that includes the following: research goals and how they build-upon your prior research experience, description of projects specifically designed to engage undergraduate and Master’s students, mentorship plan for inclusively involving undergraduate and Master’s students in research, strategies to obtain funding, and anticipated equipment needs (4-page limit)
• Candidate statement on commitment to inclusive excellence (no more than 500 words) – see full posting for details.
• A list of three references with contact information.

To be assured full consideration, all application materials must be received by September 1, 2026.
The anticipated appointment is Fall 2027.

For further details about the position and to apply, please see the full job postings at:

• Experimental Biochemistry: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/fl/en-us/job/559150/assistant-professor-in-experimental-biochemistry
• Experimental Physical Chemistry: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/fl/en-us/job/559144/assistant-professor-in-experimental-physical-chemistry

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry, or a closely related field, and relevant postdoctoral experience at the time of appointment.
• A strong commitment to and demonstrated potential for effective and engaging teaching using strategies such as, but not limited to, student-centered pedagogy, active learning, and inquiry-based approaches.
• A record of research productivity in experimental biochemistry or physical chemistry.
• A proven ability to develop and maintain an independent, funded research program that engages undergraduate and master’s level students, resulting in peer-reviewed publications with CSUF student co-authors.
• The ability to communicate with and effectively mentor an ethnically and culturally diverse campus population.