Assistant Professor - Biochemistry - Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry #25-03

Department : Chemistry & BiochemistryFaculty Hire Number : #25-03Rank : Tenure-Track Assistant ProfessorEffective Date of Appointment : 08 / 20 / 2025 (Subject to Budgetary Approval)Salary : $80,000-$88,200 (Dependent upon qualifications)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. CSUN is especially interested in candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence for all members of the university community.As a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI), inclusiveness and diversity are integral to CSUN’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement. As of Fall 2023, CSUN has enrollment of ~36,000 students, where 55.8% are Latinx, 19.7% are White, 8.9% are Asian-American, 5.0% are Black / African American, 0.1% are Native American, 0.1% are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and 4.0% are International.About the Department : 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 only.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 the 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. Given CSUN’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement in a diverse environment, the successful candidate will help the Department achieve equitable academic outcomes for all students through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and service.Required Qualifications : Ph.D. or equivalent in Biochemistry or a closely related field (Chemistry, Molecular or Structural Biology, Biophysics, etc.) from an accredited institutionClear potential for excellence in teaching undergraduate / graduate coursesEvidence of, or clear potential for, mentoring diverse undergraduate / graduate studentsHigh-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 mentorshipClear potential for effective, culturally-responsive, and equitable engagement with a diverse student body in the context of researchClear potential for providing high-quality, culturally-responsive, student-centered classroom instructionPostdoctoral research or industrial research experienceRecord of recent primary research publications in mainstream, peer-reviewed journalsPublication rate as first or corresponding author in mainstream, peer-reviewed journals that is commensurate with experienceContributions 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 / careersApplicants 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. Letters from referees will be requested by our system upon submission of the completed application, and will be due directly from the letter writers 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.At the 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. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in CSU Nondiscrimination Policy . Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at 818-677-3381.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary : $80,000 - $88,200