Job Description

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, California State University Fullerton (http://chemistry.fullerton.edu) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in biochemistry, preferably at the Assistant Professor level, to begin in August 2023. CSUF values and is dedicated to building a diverse community. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate through their teaching, research and/or service that they can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our community.

California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is a minority-serving institution and an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. CSUF is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum, and to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their teaching, research, advising, and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences in this area. Individuals advancing the University’s strategic diversity goals and those from groups whose underrepresentation in the American professoriate has been severe and longstanding are particularly encouraged to apply.

Position
The successful candidates will be expected to: 1) maintain an active, externally-funded research program involving undergraduate and master’s students, 2) be committed to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population, and 3) devote a portion of his/her time to engaging in departmental, college and university service. Of particular interest to us are candidates whose research complements the department's existing biochemistry and chemistry research programs and/or will further expand research opportunities at the interface of chemistry and biology. Interdisciplinary collaborations within the department and college are strongly encouraged.

Required Qualifications
To be considered qualified for this position, the applicants must have:

a Ph.D. in the field of either biochemistry, chemical biology, biological chemistry or a closely related field, and relevant postdoctoral experience at the time of appointment.
a strong commitment to and demonstrated potential for effective teaching. Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate level biochemistry lecture and laboratory courses.
the ability to teach both lecture and laboratory courses using student-centered, active learning and inquiry-based approaches at the undergraduate and master’s levels.
a strong record of research productivity in biochemistry or closely related fields.
a demonstrated potential for developing and sustaining an independent externally funded research program involving undergraduate and master’s level students leading to peer-reviewed publications.
the ability to communicate effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus population.
Application Procedure
A complete online application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply, please visit http://hr.fullerton.edu/careers/Faculty.php, choose full-time faculty, search for position #518570, and provide the following required materials:

Cover letter addressing the qualifications for the position
Curriculum vitae
Teaching statement that includes the following: teaching philosophy that describes how they will incorporate inclusion into their teaching of a diverse student population and any relevant teaching experience (2-page limit)
Research statement that includes the following: research experience and research goals, description of projects specifically designed to engage undergraduate and Master’s students, mentorship plan for involving undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds in research, strategies to obtain funding and anticipated equipment needs (5-page limit)
Candidate statement on commitment to inclusive excellence.
This statement provides the candidate’s unique perspective on their past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice in their professional careers. The purpose of this statement is to help the department identify candidates who have professional experience, intellectual commitments, and/or willingness to engage in activities that could help CSUF contribute to its mission in these areas (2-page limit).
Three signed letters of reference on official letterhead stationary (see instructions below).
Finalists for the position will be required to have three letters of recommendation submitted. Please have referents ready to submit letters when needed, as the timeframe for submitting the letters will be short. On the References page of the online application, enter information and email addresses for three referents who will provide a confidential letter of reference for your application. At the appropriate time in the search process, they will receive a request via email along with information on uploading the letter. You will be able to verify that each letter has been received by CSUF by logging back into your applicant portal.