Assistant Professor in Experimental Biochemistry

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure‐track Assistant Professor position in Experimental Biochemistry with an appointment to begin Fall 2027.

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is dedicated to the mission that teaching and research are intricately mixed and that by providing our students with high-quality classroom instruction and hands-on involvement in research, we prepare them for successful careers in science. We welcome applications from candidates excited to support this mission while working with a diverse student body, including underrepresented populations, first-generation students, and students from low-income backgrounds. We are particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and  excellence of our academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service.

• →A Ph.D. in either biochemistry, chemistry, 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 and engaging teaching using strategies such as, but not limited to, student-centered pedagogy, active learning, and inquiry-based approaches. Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate-level biochemistry lectures and laboratory courses.
• →A record of research productivity in experimental biochemistry or closely related fields.
• →A proven ability to develop and maintain an independent, funded experimental biochemistry 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.

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