Assistant Professor in Experimental Biochemistry

Assistant Professor in Experimental Biochemistry

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 Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is dedicated to the mission that teaching and research are intricately mixed and that by providing our students with high-quality classroom instruction and hands-on involvement in research, we prepare them for successful careers in science. We welcome applications from candidates excited to support this mission while working with a diverse student body, including underrepresented populations, first-generation students, and students from low-income backgrounds.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service.

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.

New faculty receive start-up funds, research lab space, and reduced instructional workload over their first two years to establish an experimental biochemistry research program capable of generating peer-reviewed publications with CSUF student co-authors and external funding. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to and participate in the life and development of the department, advise students, serve on committees, and participate in the broader university and disciplinary communities.

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. Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate-level biochemistry lectures and laboratory courses.
• 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). choose full-time faculty, search for the position 559150, and provide the following required materials:

• cover letter in which you respond to the required qualifications
• curriculum vitae
• teaching statement that includes the following: teaching philosophy that describes how you will effectively instruct and engage students in your lecture and laboratory courses using strategies such as, but not limited to, student-centered teaching, active learning, and inquiry-based pedagogy. Please also discuss methods you will use to teach a diverse student population and any relevant teaching experience (2-page limit)
• research statement that includes the following: research goals and how they build-upon your prior research experience, description of projects specifically designed to engage undergraduate and Master's students, mentorship plan for inclusively involving undergraduate and Master's students in research, strategies to obtain funding, and anticipated equipment needs (4-page limit)
• candidate statement on commitment to inclusive excellence (no more than 500 words)
• a list of three references with relevant contact information
• finalists must submit three letters of recommendation
• graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient for initial review)

Please direct all questions about the position to Dr. Stevan Pecic at specic or call .

Final date to receive applications:
To be assured full consideration, all application materials must be received by September 1, 2026. The anticipated appointment is Fall 2027.