Assistant Professor in Experimental Physical Chemistry

Assistant Professor in Experimental Physical Chemistry

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, California State University, Fullerton. Tenure‑track position, appointment beginning Fall 2027.

The successful candidate will teach and mentor a diverse student body, establish an experimental physical chemistry research program involving undergraduate and master’s students, and provide department, college, and university service. New faculty receive start‑up funds, research lab space, and a reduced teaching load for the first two years.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate lecture and laboratory courses in physical chemistry.
• Develop and maintain an independent research program that engages undergraduate and master’s students, produces peer‑reviewed publications with CSUF student co‑authors, and secures external funding.
• Mentor students, advise them on academic and professional development, and serve on departmental and institutional committees.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities that support the mission of the School of Shared Purpose.

• Ph.D. in chemistry or a closely related field with relevant postdoctoral experience at the time of appointment.
• Strong commitment to effective teaching, using student‑centered pedagogy, active learning, and inquiry‑based approaches.
• Demonstrated research productivity in experimental physical chemistry or a closely related discipline.
• Ability to develop and sustain an independent, funded research program that engages undergraduates and master’s students, resulting in publications with CSUF student co‑authors.
• Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to mentor an ethnically and culturally diverse campus population.

• Complete online application submitted electronically at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). (search "full‑time faculty" and position number 559144).
• Cover letter addressing the required qualifications.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Teaching statement (maximum 2 pages) describing your philosophy and approaches to engaging diverse students in lecture and laboratory courses.
• Research statement (maximum 4 pages) outlining research goals, plans for involving undergraduates and master’s students, mentorship strategy, funding strategies, and anticipated equipment needs.
• Inclusive excellence statement (maximum 500 words) detailing your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, research, and service.
• Three references with contact information. Finalists will be asked to provide letters of recommendation.

All materials must be received by September 1, 2026.

Dr. Andrew Petit, Assistant Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry Email: apetit Phone: 657‑278‑5214

California State University, Fullerton is an equal‑opportunity employer. The university adheres to federal and state civil rights laws, including Title VI, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504, and the California Equity in Higher Education Act. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected status.