The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at California State University, Northridge has initiated a search for two full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Chemistry positions commencing August 2025, one in Organic Chemistry (540043) and one in Biochemistry (540021).
The successful Organic Chemistry candidate will have research interests in synthetic methodology, organic materials chemistry, computational organic chemistry, and/or physical organic chemistry. The successful Biochemistry candidate will diversify, and ideally further modernize, the biochemistry research areas currently represented in the Department. Primary teaching responsibilities will include introductory and general chemistry courses at the undergraduate level, and either organic chemistry or biochemistry and special topics courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Chemistry or Biochemistry or a closely related field (Molecular or Structural Biology, Biophysics, etc.), postdoctoral or industrial research experience, demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching undergraduate courses, high-caliber research experience in their area of specialization, and a robust plan for independent research activity, feasible for success at CSUN, that includes working with and mentoring undergraduate and MS-level students, publication in top-tier journals, and obtaining extramural funding.
CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. Our values include a respect for all people, building partnerships with the community and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation, and creativity. CSUN strives to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. CSUN is especially interested in candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence for all members of the university community. The successful candidate will help the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry achieve equitable outcomes for all students through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and service.
We are very interested in having a strong pool of candidates, especially those from underrepresented groups. We ask your help in identifying potential candidates that fit our criteria. Candidates may apply and find more detailed information on the application and hiring process at Organic Chemistry Job Application Link or Biochemistry Job Application link.
