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Assistant Professor - Biochemistry - Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry #2
The California State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States,
Assistant Professor - Biochemistry - Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry #25-03
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Job no:
540021 Work type:
Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track Location:
Northridge Categories:
Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Probationary, Full Time, Faculty - Natural Sciences
Faculty Hire Number: #25-03 Effective Date of Appointment: 08/20/2025 (Subject to Budgetary Approval) CSUN’s Commitment to You: 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. The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is seeking a tenure-track faculty member in
Biochemistry
at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will teach: a) biochemistry and related special topics at the undergraduate and graduate levels; and b) introductory and general chemistry at the undergraduate level. This individual’s research expertise and planned research program will diversify the Biochemistry research areas currently represented in the Department. In addition to teaching, the position requires weekly office hours, attending faculty meetings, participation in assessment of student learning, and service to the department, college, and university. The successful candidate will be held to the standards and requirements of the college and department for recommending tenure and promotion. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. or equivalent in Biochemistry or a closely related field (Chemistry, Molecular or Structural Biology, Biophysics, etc.) from an accredited institution Clear potential for excellence in teaching undergraduate/graduate courses Evidence of, or clear potential for, mentoring diverse undergraduate/graduate students High-caliber research experience that will diversify the Biochemistry research areas currently represented in the Department. Well thought-out, robust plan of independent research activity, feasible for success at CSUN, that includes 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 the context of teaching and student mentorship Clear potential for effective, culturally-responsive, and equitable engagement with a diverse student body in the context of research Clear potential for providing high-quality, culturally-responsive, student-centered classroom instruction Postdoctoral research 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 that is commensurate with experience Contributions to grant proposal writing. Application Deadline: Screening of applications will begin
9/2/2024
. 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. How to Apply: Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link:
www.csun.edu/careers Applicants must submit to the website in the section above: (1) a cover letter; (2) a current curriculum vitae that lists all peer-reviewed primary research publications ( maximum
3 pages); (3) a 3 page ( maximum)
single-spaced (excluding figures) detailed description of planned research, including a brief description of the funding mechanisms that will be pursued; (4) a 2-page ( maximum ) statement of teaching philosophy, particularly as it relates to the candidate’s ability to work with a diverse student population; (5) a list of equipment and facilities necessary to carry out a successful research program at CSUN and (6) the names of three referees who can objectively address the candidate's qualifications, such as Ph.D. and postdoctoral advisors. At time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to work in the United States. General Information: 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 who self-disclose by contacting the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at 818-677-3381.
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Apply now
Job no:
540021 Work type:
Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track Location:
Northridge Categories:
Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Probationary, Full Time, Faculty - Natural Sciences
Faculty Hire Number: #25-03 Effective Date of Appointment: 08/20/2025 (Subject to Budgetary Approval) CSUN’s Commitment to You: 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. The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is seeking a tenure-track faculty member in
Biochemistry
at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will teach: a) biochemistry and related special topics at the undergraduate and graduate levels; and b) introductory and general chemistry at the undergraduate level. This individual’s research expertise and planned research program will diversify the Biochemistry research areas currently represented in the Department. In addition to teaching, the position requires weekly office hours, attending faculty meetings, participation in assessment of student learning, and service to the department, college, and university. The successful candidate will be held to the standards and requirements of the college and department for recommending tenure and promotion. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. or equivalent in Biochemistry or a closely related field (Chemistry, Molecular or Structural Biology, Biophysics, etc.) from an accredited institution Clear potential for excellence in teaching undergraduate/graduate courses Evidence of, or clear potential for, mentoring diverse undergraduate/graduate students High-caliber research experience that will diversify the Biochemistry research areas currently represented in the Department. Well thought-out, robust plan of independent research activity, feasible for success at CSUN, that includes 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 the context of teaching and student mentorship Clear potential for effective, culturally-responsive, and equitable engagement with a diverse student body in the context of research Clear potential for providing high-quality, culturally-responsive, student-centered classroom instruction Postdoctoral research 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 that is commensurate with experience Contributions to grant proposal writing. Application Deadline: Screening of applications will begin
9/2/2024
. 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. How to Apply: Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link:
www.csun.edu/careers Applicants must submit to the website in the section above: (1) a cover letter; (2) a current curriculum vitae that lists all peer-reviewed primary research publications ( maximum
3 pages); (3) a 3 page ( maximum)
single-spaced (excluding figures) detailed description of planned research, including a brief description of the funding mechanisms that will be pursued; (4) a 2-page ( maximum ) statement of teaching philosophy, particularly as it relates to the candidate’s ability to work with a diverse student population; (5) a list of equipment and facilities necessary to carry out a successful research program at CSUN and (6) the names of three referees who can objectively address the candidate's qualifications, such as Ph.D. and postdoctoral advisors. At time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to work in the United States. General Information: 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 who self-disclose by contacting the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at 818-677-3381.
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