Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Full-time Tenure-Track
Assistant Professor of Biochemistry
SPECIALIZATION: Any area of biochemistry; expertise in biomaterials, biomolecular modelling, bioinformatics
or bioanalytical chemistry would complement existing research capabilities, and could lead to research
collaboration and/or course development..
DUTIES OF THE POSITION: Innovative and cutting-edge teaching at the undergraduate level. Bring creative
approaches in teaching general and introductory chemistry, biochemistry, and in the area of specialization
(e.g. bioanalytical chemistry, biomaterials, bioinformatics, etc.). Develop, implement and sustain an externally
funded, independent research agenda involving undergraduate students. Participate in service activities in
support of the department, college, university, and/or community.
RANK AND SALARY: Assistant Professor. Salary is dependent upon educational preparation and experience,
and is subject to budgetary authorization.
DATE OF APPOINTMENT: Fall Quarter 2018 (September).
QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have a Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry, or closely-related field, conferred
by time of appointment. Postdoctoral experience and/or teaching experience is desirable.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of completed applications will begin on October 16, 2017. Please submit
contact information and copies of transcripts of all post-secondary degrees (official transcripts will be required
prior to appointment), curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and strategies, and a statement of
research/professional accomplishments,and future plans, and a Diversity Statement with a cover letter. Please
also arrange to have three letters of reference sent on your behalf to facultyrecruitment@csusb.edu.
Materials are submitted online through https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/csusb/jobs/1801088-
0/chemistry-biochemistry-assistant-professor-tenure-track. Referees should email confidential letters of
recommendation to facultyrecruitment@csusb.edu. Questions may be directed to the department chair,
Kimberley Cousins at kcousins@csusb.edu.
Further information regarding this position may be viewed on our website: http://chem.csusb.edu/