Established, externally-funded, research program in the
field
Demonstrated effective, student-centered, and inclusive
teaching in chemistry or related topics at the undergraduate or
graduate levels, with a commitment to learning and to incorporating
pedagogical best practices
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated record of sustaining an independent, externally
funded research program involving undergraduate and graduate
students and leading to peer-reviewed publications and
presentations
- Demonstrated commitment to effectively engaging and mentoring a
diverse student population, including low-socioeconomic and
first-generation students, in scientific research and
education
- Experience using effective, inclusive, culturally relevant, and
evidence-based approaches to teaching and mentoring undergraduate
and graduate students
- Demonstrated effective, student-centered, and inclusive
teaching in chemistry or related topics at the undergraduate and
graduate levels with a commitment to learning and to incorporating
pedagogical best practices
- Experience successfully working with populations
demographically and/or socioeconomically similar to the CSULB
student body
- Experience mentoring or supporting students using inclusive and
culturally relevant teaching strategies in a diverse classroom
Duties:
- Teach undergraduate and graduate (Master of Science degree)
courses in Environmental Chemistry and related areas, commensurate
with expertise and experience (Mode of instruction may include
in-person, hybrid, online, and/or any combination thereof).
- Sustain an independent and externally-funded research
program
- Contribute to Department efforts to develop a highly skilled
scientific workforce by effectively educating, training and
mentoring students from a broad range of backgrounds
- Mentor undergraduate and master's-level graduate students in
scholarly activities/research leading to peer-reviewed publications
and presentations
- Actively represent the Endowed Chair and CSULB on community
committees
- Participate in service to the department, college, university,
profession, and community
The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (CNSM) is a
research-active community of teacher-scholars and a national leader
in integrating undergraduate research with science and mathematics
education. Faculty conduct research across six
departments-Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Earth
Science, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics and Astronomy, and
Science Education-as well as the Environmental Science and Policy
program, with undergraduate and master's students participating
directly in faculty-led research. Research is supported by modern
laboratory facilities, shared instrumentation, and substantial
investments in research infrastructure, including recent externally
and institutionally supported investments in state-of-the-art
scientific equipment. CNSM students also benefit from a broad
portfolio of funded research and training opportunities, including
programs supported by the NIH and NSF. The College integrates
active scholarship with high-quality, inquiry-based instruction and
faculty mentorship. CNSM is committed to making these educational
and research opportunities accessible to our broad student
population and to preparing the next generation of scientists and
mathematicians for graduate education, professional careers, and
leadership in STEM.
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is housed in modern
buildings with well-equipped laboratories and high-end shared
instrumentation. We are a vibrant community of scientists and
educators dedicated to providing a high-quality curriculum focused
on student success, with hands-on research opportunities for our
students. Our 17 tenured/ tenure-track faculty carry out
cutting-edge research in Biochemistry, Organic, Inorganic,
Materials Science, Analytical, Computational, and Physical
Chemistry, providing stimulating research opportunities for
undergraduate and graduate (M.S.) students resulting in student
co-authored peer-reviewed publications. Department faculty are
highly successful in receiving external support from federal/state
agencies as well as industry. Members of our faculty also provide
substantial leadership in federally funded diversity-related
research training programs in STEM and biomedical fields. In
addition to B.S. and B.A. degrees in both Biochemistry and
Chemistry, we have thriving thesis-based graduate programs (M.S.
Biochemistry and M.S. Chemistry) which currently serve ~80 graduate
students. Our graduates pursue a diverse array of careers including
health professions, academia, teaching, industry, and government
agencies.
In serving the State of California, our Department is committed to
developing a diverse faculty, with a richness of personal and
educational experiences. We recognize and acknowledge that the
applicants will have varying life circumstances and access to
resources. We welcome applicants who are highly motivated to engage
in research supervision of a diverse student body and committed to
effective and culturally sensitive teaching, joining us by
contributing their talent, expertise, and perspective to providing
excellent educational and research opportunities for the next
generation of scientists, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs,
and educators.
Information on an excellent benefits package available to CSULB
faculty is located here:
CSU Employee Benefits
How to Apply - Required Documentation:
- A Student Success Statement about your teaching or other
experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse
student population (maximum two pages, single-spaced). For further
information and guidelines, please visit:
Student Success Statement
- Letter of application addressing the required and preferred
qualifications
- CV
- Names and contact information for three references (to be
contacted for confidential letters of recommendation should you
reach the finalist stage)
- Statement of research plan, detailing how CSULB undergraduate
and master's students will be involved, major equipment needs, and
plans for seeking external funding (maximum of three pages,
single-spaced)
- Finalists should be prepared to submit an
official transcript (e-transcript preferred, if available)
How to Apply: Click Apply Now icon to complete the
CSULB online application
Requests for information and process should be addressed to:
Professor Stephen Mezyk, Ph.D.
California State University, Long Beach
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Email:
Stephen.Mezyk@csulb.edu
Requests for information about the position should be addressed
to:
Professor Stephen Mezyk, Ph.D.
Email:
Stephen.Mezyk@csulb.edu
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
A background check
(including a criminal records check and telephone reference check
with most recent employer) must be completed satisfactorily before
any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to
satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the
application status of applicants or continued employment of current
CSU employees who apply for the position.
Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received
a final administrative decision or final judicial decision
determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the
last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the
minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of
employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of
the application process must also sign a release form that
authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current
and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated
allegations of misconduct.
The person holding this position is considered a "mandated
reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting
Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in
CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of
employment.
Pursuant to the CSU Out of State Employment Policy, hiring
employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California is
prohibited effective January 1, 2022. By prohibiting employment
outside of California, the CSU also prohibits hiring and retaining
employees working permanently from a business location outside of
the United States. Exceptions to the Policy are limited to approved
and documented purposes for conducting CSU business outside of
California.
All employees who assign and/or oversee work are responsible for
ensuring that compliant work controls and procedures consistent
with Federal, State and local regulations and University policies
are implemented and maintained to provide for the protection of
individuals and to safeguard the environment. Everyone is expected
to comply with applicable Environmental Health and Safety
regulations and University policies, programs and procedures. For
more information, the systemwide policy can be found at
https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/18172024/latest/
and questions may be sent to
Environmental_Health_Safety@csulb.edu.
All university program and activities are open and available to all
regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin.
Consistent with CSU's Nondiscrimination Policy, as well as state
and federal law, CSULB provides equal opportunity in education and
employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential
treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin.
To access CSULB's full statement on Equal Opportunity and
Excellence in Education and Employment, please visit
Equity and
Compliance.
Application Closes:
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