The California State University
Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry - Department of Chemistry and Biochemis
The California State University, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Overview
Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry — Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, CSUN. Rank: Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry. Effective Date of Appointment: August 19, 2026 (Subject to Budgetary Approval). Anticipated Hiring Range: $83,340 to $92,600 (Dependent upon qualifications). Responsibilities
Teach introductory and general chemistry at the undergraduate level, and organic chemistry and special topics at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Maintain weekly office hours, attend faculty meetings, participate in assessment of student learning, and provide service to the department, college, and university. Possibly teach on weekdays, evenings, weekends, and/or online and be held to board standards and requirements for tenure and promotion. Contribute to equitable academic outcomes for all students through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and service. Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in chemistry from an accredited institution, with thesis research in organic chemistry Clear potential for excellence in teaching undergraduate/graduate courses in person Evidence of, or clear potential for, mentoring diverse undergraduate/graduate students High-caliber research experience in organic chemistry, preferably in organic polymer or organic materials chemistry Well thought-out, robust plan of independent research activity, feasible for success at CSUN, including strategies for generating and publishing data in top-tier journals, recruiting students, and obtaining extramural funding Preferred Qualifications: Clear potential for effective, culturally-responsive, and equitable engagement with a diverse student body in teaching and student mentorship Clear potential for effective, culturally-responsive, and equitable engagement with a diverse student body in research Postdoctoral or industrial research experience Record of recent primary research publications in mainstream, peer-reviewed journals Publication rate as first or corresponding author in mainstream, peer-reviewed journals commensurate with experience Contributions to grant proposal writing Application Deadline and How to Apply
Screening of applications will begin on
November 20, 2025 . Priority will be given to applicants who meet the screening start date; however, the position will remain open until filled or the search is terminated. Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. For more information on the application and hiring process, please visit www.csun.edu/careers. Applicants must submit (1) a cover letter; (2) a current curriculum vitae listing all peer-reviewed primary research publications (maximum 3 pages); (3) a 3–4 page (maximum) single-spaced (excluding figures) detailed description of planned research including a brief description of the funding mechanisms to be pursued; (4) a list of equipment and facilities necessary to carry out a successful research program at CSUN; (5) a two-page statement (maximum) of teaching philosophy relating to working with a diverse student population; and (6) the names of three referees. Letters from referees will be requested by the system and are due two weeks after the screening start date or two weeks after the completed application is received, whichever is later. In later stages of the search process, applicants may be requested to provide additional materials such as published work samples, class curricula, or assessment materials, and work produced through student mentoring. General Information and Equal Opportunity
At appointment, if not a U.S. citizen, the successful candidate must have authorization from USCIS to work in the United States. CSUN is not currently sponsoring staff, management or faculty positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities. See the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy for details. Advertised:
Nov 04 2025 Pacific Standard Time
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Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry — Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, CSUN. Rank: Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry. Effective Date of Appointment: August 19, 2026 (Subject to Budgetary Approval). Anticipated Hiring Range: $83,340 to $92,600 (Dependent upon qualifications). Responsibilities
Teach introductory and general chemistry at the undergraduate level, and organic chemistry and special topics at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Maintain weekly office hours, attend faculty meetings, participate in assessment of student learning, and provide service to the department, college, and university. Possibly teach on weekdays, evenings, weekends, and/or online and be held to board standards and requirements for tenure and promotion. Contribute to equitable academic outcomes for all students through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and service. Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in chemistry from an accredited institution, with thesis research in organic chemistry Clear potential for excellence in teaching undergraduate/graduate courses in person Evidence of, or clear potential for, mentoring diverse undergraduate/graduate students High-caliber research experience in organic chemistry, preferably in organic polymer or organic materials chemistry Well thought-out, robust plan of independent research activity, feasible for success at CSUN, including strategies for generating and publishing data in top-tier journals, recruiting students, and obtaining extramural funding Preferred Qualifications: Clear potential for effective, culturally-responsive, and equitable engagement with a diverse student body in teaching and student mentorship Clear potential for effective, culturally-responsive, and equitable engagement with a diverse student body in research Postdoctoral or industrial research experience Record of recent primary research publications in mainstream, peer-reviewed journals Publication rate as first or corresponding author in mainstream, peer-reviewed journals commensurate with experience Contributions to grant proposal writing Application Deadline and How to Apply
Screening of applications will begin on
November 20, 2025 . Priority will be given to applicants who meet the screening start date; however, the position will remain open until filled or the search is terminated. Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. For more information on the application and hiring process, please visit www.csun.edu/careers. Applicants must submit (1) a cover letter; (2) a current curriculum vitae listing all peer-reviewed primary research publications (maximum 3 pages); (3) a 3–4 page (maximum) single-spaced (excluding figures) detailed description of planned research including a brief description of the funding mechanisms to be pursued; (4) a list of equipment and facilities necessary to carry out a successful research program at CSUN; (5) a two-page statement (maximum) of teaching philosophy relating to working with a diverse student population; and (6) the names of three referees. Letters from referees will be requested by the system and are due two weeks after the screening start date or two weeks after the completed application is received, whichever is later. In later stages of the search process, applicants may be requested to provide additional materials such as published work samples, class curricula, or assessment materials, and work produced through student mentoring. General Information and Equal Opportunity
At appointment, if not a U.S. citizen, the successful candidate must have authorization from USCIS to work in the United States. CSUN is not currently sponsoring staff, management or faculty positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities. See the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy for details. Advertised:
Nov 04 2025 Pacific Standard Time
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