Assistant Professor in Experimental Biochemistry

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Assistant Professor
Fall 2027

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure‐track Assistant Professor position in Experimental Biochemistry with an appointment to begin Fall 2027.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach and mentor a diverse student population, initiate and sustain an active experimental biochemistry research program involving undergraduate and master's students, and devote time to engaging in departmental, college, and university service. Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate level lecture and laboratory courses in Biochemistry, including but not limited to Metabolism and Nutritional Biochemistry, and specialty courses in the candidate's area of expertise.

Required Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in either biochemistry, chemistry, chemical biology, biological chemistry, or a closely related field, and relevant postdoctoral experience at the time of appointment.
• A strong commitment to and demonstrated potential for effective and engaging teaching using strategies such as, but not limited to, student-centered pedagogy, active learning, and inquiry-based approaches.
• A record of research productivity in experimental biochemistry or closely related fields.
• A proven ability to develop and maintain an independent, funded experimental biochemistry research program that engages undergraduate and master's level students, resulting in peer-reviewed publications with CSUF student co-authors.
• The ability to communicate with and effectively mentor an ethnically and culturally diverse campus population.

Application

A complete online application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply, please visit http://hr.fullerton.edu/workforce/careers.html, choose full-time faculty, search for the position 559150, and provide the required materials.

Application Deadline: To be assured full consideration, all application materials must be received by September 1, 2026. The anticipated appointment is Fall 2027.