The Department of Chemistry in the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences at the University of Southern California invites applicants for a tenure track position in Experimental Physical Chemistry at the level of Assistant Professor, to start in fall 2025. Candidates should have a PhD and postdoctoral experience. We are interested in candidates in all areas of experimental physical chemistry. 

In order to be considered for this position, all candidates must apply via the “Apply” link here:

https://usccareers.usc.edu/job/los-angeles/assistant-professor-in-experimental-physical-chemistry/1209/69868632144

Candidates should apply online with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a detailed proposed research plan. A description of teaching interests and the candidate’s vision regarding teaching and mentoring should be included. The names and contact addresses of at least three individuals who will provide letters of recommendation will be requested online. The committee will begin evaluation of completed files October 20, 2024.

The Chemistry Department is highly collaborative and holds to high standards insofar as excellence in research and teaching. We are committed to supporting family needs of faculty, and we encourage applications from candidates having non-traditional career paths. The Department offers flexibility in appointment start date. Candidates at any early career stage are encouraged to apply.

USC is an equal-opportunity educator and employer, proudly pluralistic and firmly committed to providing equal opportunity for outstanding persons of every race, gender, creed and background. The university particularly encourages members of underrepresented groups, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply. USC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Further information is available by contacting uschr@usc.edu.

The Department of Chemistry in the University of California, Riverside invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level with a research focus in Experimental Physical Chemistry. Applications that involve the development of new methods to characterize how molecular scale structure influences nonequilibrium dynamics and catalysis in complex systems, ranging from materials to biology, are especially encouraged; however, applications from all areas of experimental physical chemistry are welcome. The new hire will further strengthen our physical chemistry program and have the opportunity to collaborate with a vibrant network of researchers across the chemistry, physics, biology and engineering departments.

All candidates must have a doctorate degree and will be expected to establish a nationally and internationally recognized research program. Preference will be given to applicants whose research interests complement those of existing faculty and strengthen UCR’s strategic initiatives.

Applicants should be strongly committed to both undergraduate and graduate teaching in both classroom and laboratory environments. Applicants are expected to provide individualized mentoring to PhD candidates/postdoctoral scholars and to contribute to university service and the UC system’s promise to support diversity and equal opportunity.

Applications should include a full curriculum vitae, a description of proposed research, teaching philosophy, letters from three references, and a statement describing how they will foster diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, research, or service. All application materials must be submitted electronically via the Internet through AP Recruit at: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF01996. For additional information, please contact Professor Chris Bardeen, Search Committee Chair, Department of Chemistry, University of California, Riverside, California. 92521. E-mail contact: christopher.bardeen@ucr.edu. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Anticipated start date is July 1, 2025, or thereafter.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Advancement through the Faculty ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations, occurring every 2-3 years, each of which includes substantial peer input.

Departmenthttp://chem.ucr.edu

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

All candidates must have a doctorate degree in Chemistry or a closely related field and be committed to both undergraduate and graduate teaching.

Preferred qualifications

Ideal candidates will have demonstrated exceptional creativity and the proposed future research directions should be equally as distinct and novel. All disciplines of Physical & Analytical Chemistry will be considered. Preference will be given to applicants whose research interests complement those of existing faculty and strengthen campus strategic initiatives.

UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

  • Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
  • Cover Letter (Optional)
  • Statement of Research
  • Statement of Teaching
  • Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence – In a “Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence”, we ask applicants to describe their past and/or potential future contributions to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, which is a key requirement of the role of every faculty member and administrator at UCR. There are numerous ways to contribute, and a commitment to this part of our mission can be reflected through research, teaching, supervision, mentoring, community engagement, service, and any of the other varied activities that are a part of an academic career.
  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

  • 3-5 letters of reference required

Please provide the contact information for a minimum of three references and request the confidential reference letters via AP Recruit as part of your application. Instruct your references to also include your teaching skills.

Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF01996

Help contact: barbaraa@ucr.edu

About UC Riverside

The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) as well as the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, State, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University seeks to fill a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level in the area of theoretical physical chemistry. The new faculty member will join an interdisciplinary community on the main campus in Columbus, Ohio, and have access to outstanding facilities including the Ohio Supercomputer Center.  Two NSF midscale instrumentation centers (the National Extreme Ultrafast Science Facility and the National Gateway Ultrahigh Field NMR Center) offer numerous opportunities for collaboration and advancement of research programs.

A Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related field is required at the time of appointment. The position will begin in Autumn 2025. Demonstrated potential excellence in highly innovative research and a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring are essential. Outstanding applicants in all areas of theoretical chemistry will be considered.  Teaching obligations will be centered around physical chemistry courses.  Appointment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to a criminal background check.

Apply to the Careers at Ohio State website at https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fosu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com%2FOSUCareers%2Fjob%2FColumbus-Campus%2FAssistant-Professor_R114149-2&data=05%7C02%7CLuanne.Johnson%40oregonstate.edu%7C88897b72fce14f2cdc6208dcd0fe0d21%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C638615036760016080%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=wkvVeuj6QmzuXgJHS0Pa%2FfI6vDRgkbKDgv3Rtiil04s%3D&reserved=0. A competitive application consists of the following required elements: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, separate research and teaching statements. Three letters of reference may be requested at a later time. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2024. Inquiries may be directed to (Stephanie Schumaker) at schumaker.22@osu.edu

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach up to FOUR documents in the Application Documents section. Please include the following:
•       Attachment 1: Cover Letter: 1-2 page letter, which should include a brief summary of your academic background and why you are interested in this opportunity.
•       Attachment 2: CV (Curriculum Vitae): Detailed overview of your scholarly experience, including your research experience, teaching and mentoring experience, service, funding, and publications.
•       Attachment 3: Research Statement: Summary of your past research accomplishments, current work/research, and proposal for your future research plan as a faculty member.
•       Attachment 4: Teaching Statement: A statement of your approaches, experience and philosophy regarding your teaching, learning, and mentoring.

You may be asked to provide the names and contact information for three references following the submission of application materials.

The Department of Chemistry at Stony Brook University seeks to hire a tenure track faculty member at the Assistant Professor level to begin Fall 2025. Applicants who are either experimentalists or theoreticians with a strong interest in physical, biophysical, analytical, atmospheric, surface, and/or environmental chemistry, broadly defined, are encouraged to apply. Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree and postdoctoral experience in either Chemistry or a closely related field, a demonstrated excellence in innovative research, and a strong commitment to teaching undergraduate and graduate chemistry. The new faculty member is expected to establish a vibrant, extramurally funded research program. Their program may synergize with Stony Brook University’s strategic priorities in global health, quantum information, and climate change and/or existing departmental strengths in light-driven chemistry, imaging and sensing, the chemistry-biology interface, materials, computation and data-driven chemistry, and synthesis and catalysis.

Research in the Department of Chemistry is highly interdisciplinary. Many faculty have cross-appointments in other departments in the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, and the Renaissance School of Medicine, and at neighboring institutions such as Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. Faculty in the department are members of various institutes and centers which serve as hubs for interdisciplinary research; these include the Institute for Chemical Biology & Drug Discovery, the Laufer Center for Physical and Quantitative Biology, the Institute for Advanced Computational Science, two DOE-funded Energy Frontier Research Centers on synthesis science and energy storage, the Center for Advanced Technology in Integrated Electric Energy Systems, and the Center for Advanced Study of Drug Action. The NIH-funded Chemistry-Biology Interface Training Program and the NSF-funded Research Traineeship Award, “Harnessing the Data Revolution,” provide additional graduate student training and connectivity. BNL, a 30 minute drive from the department, provides state-of-the-art facilities for chemistry, nanoscience, and energy, including the Center for Functional Nanomaterials and the National Synchrotron Light Source II. The recently completed Medical and Research Translation building of the School of Medicine is a focal point for translational research and bioimaging.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
PhD (or foreign equivalent) in Chemistry or a related field. Significance of Past Research Accomplishments. (Based on quality and originality of published work and relevance to scope of this search.). A strong commitment to teaching undergraduate and graduate chemistry.

Preferred Qualifications:
PhD (or foreign equivalent), postdoctoral, or independent research in physical chemistry.

1. Letters of Recommendation. Based on assessment of creativity and potential for success.

2. Quality of Proposed Research. Based on creativity of ideas, originality. fundability.

3. Significance of Past Achievements Relative to Opportunity. Based on CV, publication record.

4. Potential to Strengthen the Research on the Mission of the University. Based on the complementarity of the research environment within the Chemistry Department/SBU (including other faculty, institutional relations, geography) to the candidate’s research program. (That is, SBU will uniquely elevate and support the proposed research)

5. Potential Contributed to the Educational Mission of the University. Based on relevance of teaching interests and edicational background to Department and University needs.

6. Potential to Enrich Diversity and DEI initiatives. Based on experience in and plans for activities designed to increase DEI.

Application Instructions

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5527327.

Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, including a publication list, a concise description of proposed research, a statement of teaching interests (2 page max) including strategies to enhance diversity and inclusion, and a cover letter that articulates how the research environment within the Chemistry Department and Stony Brook University will enable the Candidate’s research program. Candidates should arrange to have three letters of recommendation submitted electronically via apply.interfolio.com. Application review will begin in early September 2024. The deadline for application submission is September 15, 2024. Stony Brook University is an Affirmative/Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request . It can also be viewed online at the University Police website athttp://www.stonybrook.edu/police.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information,veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine administers postdoctoral and senior research awards at the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), the U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), and the U.S. Space Force (USSF) under the Air Force Science & Technology Fellowship Program (AF STFP).

We are seeking highly qualified candidates who are U.S. citizens and hold, or anticipate earning, a doctorate in a variety of fields of science or engineering.
 

Application deadline dates (four annual review cycles):

  • February 1
  • May 1
  • August 1
  • November 1

Awardees have the opportunity to:

  • Conduct independent research in an area compatible with the interests of the Air Force laboratories
  • Devote full-time effort to research and publication
  • Access the excellent and often unique Air Force research facilities
  • Collaborate with leading scientists and engineers

Awardee benefits:

  • Base stipend starting at $95,000/year; may be higher based on experience
  • Health insurance (including dental and vision), relocation benefits, and a professional travel allowance

Applicants should contact prospective AFRL, AFIT and USAFA Research Adviser(s) at the lab(s) prior to the application deadline to discuss their research interests and funding opportunities.

For detailed program information, to search for AFRL, AFIT,  USAFA, USSF Research Opportunities, and to contact prospective Research Adviser(s), visit www.nas.edu/afstfp.

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Notre Dame expects to fill a tenure-track position in computational biophysics, broadly defined. Applicants at all ranks will be considered, with a preference for Assistant Professor-level candidates.  

Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent. All candidates will be expected to contribute to the University’s research, teaching, and service mission. Candidates will provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, detailed research plan, and a teaching philosophy and interests statement. In addition, a brief, up to two-page anonymized summary of research plans, including any figures or references, is required with no indications of the candidate’s identity or institutional affiliations. Assistant professor-level applicants should also arrange for at least three letters of recommendation. All materials should be submitted to apply.interfolio.com/152715. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis but should be received by October 21, 2024, for full consideration.

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff, and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. The University of Notre Dame does not discriminate based on race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of full participation in university programs and resources without such discrimination. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Creighton University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor appointment beginning August 2025. Specific interest is for individuals with synthetic chemistry specialization in the field of organic chemistry (or a closely related field). A Ph.D. in chemistry is required. We seek individuals committed to being excellent teacher-scholars at a primarily undergraduate institution. The successful applicant will be expected to teach a 3/3 course load including foundational organic chemistry courses and advanced courses in their sub-discipline while developing a very active, independent research program involving undergraduate students. The candidate hired for this position will be assigned laboratory and office space appropriate to their teaching and research needs.
Applicants must submit their application material online at http://apply.interfolio.com/148871. General questions related to submissions should be sent directly to HR@creighton.edu. Specific questions about the position or department can be sent to stephengross@creighton.edu. Complete applications must include: (1) letter of intent, including candidate’s potential contributions to Creighton’s mission (https://www.creighton.edu/about/mission-history), (2) curriculum vitae, (3) statement of teaching philosophy, (4) research proposal, and (5) all undergraduate and graduate transcripts (photocopies acceptable for initial review). In addition, three letters of recommendation should be submitted separately using the online application link. Review of completed applications will begin on Monday September 30, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.
We are a very collegial department with 27 faculty and staff and graduate an average of 35 majors each year. Demonstrating our commitment to the teacher-scholar model, faculty in our department have received several notable grants/awards over the last five years from the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, American Chemical Society, NIH-INBRE, NSF-EPSCoR, NASA, Research Corporation, and the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation. More information about our department can be found here – http://www.creighton.edu/ccas/chemistry/.
At Creighton, we offer meaningful work driven by a 475-year old Jesuit tradition committed to social justice and serving others. Through this tradition, we push the boundaries on innovation. We pursue new knowledge for the betterment of society, and we seek to improve our world through Catholic and Jesuit values. Recent Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College rankings recognized Creighton among the top 20% of institutions in its survey and among the Top 10 big-city colleges in the Midwest. Creighton is also ranked in the top third National Universities by U.S. News & World Report and was previously recognized for 16 years in a row as No. 1 among Best Regional Universities – Midwest. Over the past 17 years, Creighton is the No. 1 Goldwater-producing Catholic university in the US and top 20 of private universities producing Goldwater Scholars over the last decade. Creighton is located in Omaha, Nebraska a diverse community of 850,000 with four Fortune-500 companies, an active sports scene, and a vibrant arts scene.
Creighton is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees, and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination.

Research Chemist;  GS-1320-12/13; Salary Range of $86,962 to $134,435

Announcement Open: September 3, 2024 to October 2, 2024

The incumbent serves as a Research Chemist in the Bio-Oils Research Unit, National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research in Peoria, Illinois. The focus of the unit is to develop new technology for using vegetable oils as renewable sources for value-added industrial products. The assigned project is “New High-Value Biobased Materials with Applications Across Industry.” Incumbent will be an expert in biobased polymeric materials and conduct research addressing needs of national interest for value-added industrial materials from agricultural commodities, especially plant oils. Incumbent provides expertise on synthesis, analysis, characterization, structure/function relationships, and industrial applications of biobased materials to the Research Leader, Lead Scientist, domestic and international collaborators, ARS Office of National Programs, and stakeholders. Incumbent is responsible for conceiving, initiating, planning, executing, evaluating, and publishing research on plant oil-based materials and technologies. Incumbent has authority to identify research priorities and to develop collaborations both within and outside of ARS, including other federal agencies, universities and cooperating industrial stakeholders. Incumbent will develop a stakeholder base to advocate for enhancing the research and to enable commercialization of products to meet mandated technology transfer objectives with the potential to increase funding.

U.S. Citizenship is required. Applications are being accepted via the USAJobs Web site: https://www.usajobs.gov/. For further information and complete application instructions, go to the USAJobs Web site and refer to announcement number ARS-D24MWA-12524769-HCL. Applications must be received by the closing date of October 2, 2024. *Please note that the announcement number will not be accessible on USAJobs until Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

Contacts:

Application procedures: Heather Lee at heather.Lee@usda.gov or 301-956-3803

Scientific information: Dr. Steven Cermak at steven.cermak@usda.gov or 309-681-6233

USDA/ARS is an equal opportunity employer and provider

https://www.ars.usda.gov/midwest-area/peoria-il/national-center-for-agricultural-utilization-research/bio-oils-research

Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Union College invites applications for a tenure-track position in the Department of Chemistry beginning September 1, 2025. Review of applications will begin on Sept. 13, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by Sept. 20, 2024, will receive priority consideration.
Position description:
A Ph.D. in chemistry or a closely related field is required and postdoctoral experience is highly preferred. Successful candidates will have the potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching and research and should be committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community.
Teaching responsibilities will be in introductory and organic chemistry courses and labs, with additional teaching responsibilities depending on area(s) of expertise. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the College’s interdisciplinary programs. The College has new and growing initiatives in environmental science and engineering and biomedical engineering; candidates contributing to one of these areas through work in Green Chemistry, Environmental Organic Chemistry, or Polymer Chemistry are especially welcome. This position involves teaching, on average, two courses in each of three trimesters. It is expected that the successful hire will establish and maintain a high-quality research program that involves undergraduate students and enhances the synergy between the chemistry department and other science and engineering departments.
About the Department of Chemistry:
The new hire will expand our department from twelve to thirteen permanent faculty members with support from one administrative assistant and one laboratory specialist. One faculty member also serves as the department’s dedicated instrumentation specialist. Annually, about 15-25 students graduate with a degree in chemistry or biochemistry, and about 11% of the students on campus take introductory chemistry courses. Our department has a strong collegial culture; we collaborate to continue to innovate and improve our approaches to teaching and scholarship in an undergraduate liberal arts with engineering setting. We have offices and research spaces in several science and engineering buildings, the most recent of which – the Integrated Science and Engineering Center – completed in 2020. We maintain an exceptional suite of advanced instrumentation in support of research and teaching.
Application instructions:
Please submit all application materials as a single pdf file. Only the materials listed below will be considered.

  • cover letter; please include how you can further Union’s diversity goals
  • curriculum vitae
  • statement of experience and interests in teaching, in which you reflect on your teaching experience, as well as how you can both contribute to diverse educational experiences and offerings and engage with students with diverse skills or backgrounds (maximum of 2 pages)
  • statement of research plans, in which you outline your specific research plans, including how you will involve undergraduate students with diverse skills or backgrounds (maximum of 3 pages)
  • graduate and undergraduate transcripts
    Union has a commitment to increasing diversity and supporting an environment in which people who come from varied and diverse backgrounds can thrive. As such, we strongly encourage applications from members of traditionally underrepresented groups in chemistry. All candidates should share how they can further Union’s diversity goals in their cover letter and throughout their application materials. Please send questions and other inquiries to Associate Professor and Chair, Laura MacManus-Spencer, at chemchair@union.edu.
    Compensation:
    The annual salary range for this position is $81,500-$83,500. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
    We offer exceptional benefits including:
  • Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
  • Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays
  • Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
  • Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
  • Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development
  • Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
  • Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents
    Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.
    E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).

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.