CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH

College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics

Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry

BIOCHEMIST POSITION

TENURE TRACK FACULTY POSITION: Assistant/Associate Professor

RECRUITMENT # 435

EFFECTIVE DATE:  August 25, 2008

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Ph.D. in biochemistry or closely related area, a record of published research, potential for developing and sustaining an independent externally-funded research program involving undergraduate and graduate students leading to peer-reviewed publications, potential for effective teaching in biochemistry, and the ability to communicate effectively with a culturally and ethnically diverse campus community. 

ENHANCING QUALIFICATIONS:  At least two years of post-doctoral research experience, prior successful teaching at the post-secondary level.

DUTIES: Teach undergraduate lecture and laboratory courses in biochemistry and graduate level courses in biochemistry, supervise undergraduate and graduate student research, develop and sustain an independent and externally funded research program involving undergraduate and graduate students leading to publication (research start-up funds are available), participate in activities serving the department, university, and community.

The normal workload of a full-time faculty member consists of 15 units of direct and indirect instructional activity each academic semester as follows:

• Twelve (12) units of direct instructional assignment, including classroom and laboratory instruction and supervision of student research (e.g., student thesis or project and intern supervision), and
• Three (3) units of indirect instructional activity (e.g., student advisement, curriculum development and improvements, committee assignments, and other non-teaching activities) in support of the faculty member’s department, college and university.
• New faculty members carry a significantly reduced teaching load in the first two years to enable them to establish an active research program.

In addition to these activities, a faculty member is expected to maintain excellence in teaching and to continually improve his/her instructional effectiveness. This involves, at a minimum, broadening and deepening knowledge of the academic field, remaining abreast of new developments in the field, and effectively instructing students in the discipline. Involvement in research, publication, and other professional activity is required and service to the community deriving from professional knowledge and experience is also expected as well as University service.

PROBABLE SALARY RANGE, BASED ON PREPARATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Assistant Professor $60,000-67,000

Associate Professor $67,600-75,800

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:  Letter of application, statement of research plans, statement of teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae (including an e-mail address), official transcripts from graduate and undergraduate institutions, and three letters of recommendation.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Review of complete applications will begin on 15 October 2007 and will continue until the position is filled (or recruitment cancelled).   Applications, required documentation, and requests for information should be addressed to:

Doug McAbee

Chair, Biochemist Search Committee

Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry

California State University, Long Beach

1250 Bellflower Blvd

Long Beach, CA 90840-3903

562-985-1558

dmcabee@csulb.edu

In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility, and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to economic status, ethnic background, political views, or other personal characteristics or beliefs.

CSU LONG BEACH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER