Assistant Professor in Experimental Biochemistry

About the role

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 is dedicated to teaching and research, preparing students for successful careers in science, and supporting a diverse student body.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor a diverse student population in undergraduate and graduate level biochemistry courses, including Metabolism and Nutritional Biochemistry, and specialty courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.
• Initiate and sustain an active experimental biochemistry research program involving undergraduate and master’s students, resulting in peer-reviewed publications with CSUF student co-authors and external funding.
• Devote time to departmental, college, and university service.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in 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.
• 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.
• The ability to communicate with and effectively mentor an ethnically and culturally diverse campus population.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to mentor and work with a diverse student body.
• Experience in developing and maintaining an independent, funded research program.

Benefits

The position offers start-up funds, research lab space, and reduced instructional workload over the first two years to establish an experimental biochemistry research program capable of generating peer-reviewed publications with CSUF student co-authors and obtaining external funding.

Pay

The salary range for this position is determined by the California State University Academic Senate guidelines and is competitive with similar positions in the region.

Schedule

The successful candidate will be expected to teach and mentor a diverse student population, initiate and sustain an active experimental biochemistry research program, and devote time to departmental, college, and university service.