The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty in analytical chemistry at the rank of assistant professor beginning in Fall 2023. CSUSM was founded in 1989 and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution with more Native American students per capita than any other CSU campus. With more than 50% of its graduates being the first in their families to earn a bachelor’s degree, faculty support for and commitment to student success and social mobility are essential for this position. More traditional responsibilities also include teaching lecture and laboratory courses at the undergraduate and graduate (MS) level, conducting research which involves undergraduate and graduate students, and service to the department, university, and field.

Our curriculum combines extensive laboratory coursework with traditional and innovative classroom pedagogy to give students practice in chemical problem solving as well as first-hand experiences with chemical phenomena and modern instrumentation. The department aims to prepare students to become knowledgeable and skillful scientists that can contribute to global society. The Department offers ACS-certified B.S. degrees in both Chemistry and Biochemistry, a B.S. degree in Chemistry with a Science Education option, and a MS degree in Chemistry.

Providing access to a high-quality education and preparing the leaders of tomorrow remain at the core of CSUSM. Our campus embraces and symbolizes twenty-first century learning. We offer hands-on and collaborative learning experiences, cutting edge technology and academic programs relevant to the rapidly changing global environment. CSUSM is located on a beautiful 304-acre hillside campus 15 miles east of the ocean and 30 miles north of downtown San Diego, in a region known for biomedical and biotechnical innovation.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in chemistry and postdoctoral (or equivalent postgraduate) work with substantial research experience in the area of analytical chemistry. Candidates must be willing to teach courses in analytical chemistry, communicate effectively, and work cooperatively with departmental colleagues in an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. The successful candidate will have a solid record of published research commensurate with the number of years since they’ve received their Ph.D. and will be able to develop and sustain an independent, externally funded research program focused on advancing the science of their expertise. This research program should involve undergraduate and graduate students and should lead to original, peer-reviewed publications.

DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: All areas of analytical chemistry research will be considered; however, we seek candidates whose proposed research program complements the research expertise of current faculty members and applies methods in their field of expertise to contemporary problems, especially those involving green chemistry and the environment. This position is at the assistant professor level; however, under exceptional circumstances, applicants at the associate rank may be considered. Preference will be given to those who have prior successful teaching experience at the post-secondary level and to applicants with demonstrated intercultural/cross-cultural competence with diverse groups in teaching, research and/or service.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must possess a doctorate in Chemistry and postdoctoral (or related postgraduate) experience with specialization in Analytical Chemistry, from an accredited university at time of appointment for this position.
Record of published research commensurate with years of experience, and the ability to develop and sustain a research program that will lead to original, peer-reviewed publications and allow mentoring of students at both the undergraduate and master’s level.
Candidates must be able to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with departmental colleagues and in an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.
Preferred Qualifications

Research program complements the research expertise of current faculty members and applies methods in their field of expertise to contemporary problems, especially those involving green chemistry and the environment.
Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated intercultural competence with diverse groups in teaching, research and/or service.
Prior successful teaching experience at the post-secondary level and demonstrated commitment to student success.
Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the CSUSM Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

Cover letter of interest specifically addressing minimum and preferred qualifications.
Curriculum vitae.
Three letters of recommendation.
Diversity Statement