Associate/Full Professor of Chemistry with Tenure Full-time NEW

Associate/Full Professor of Chemistry with Tenure (The John and Elizabeth Leonard Endowed Chair of Environmental Chemistry) (Full Professor rank will be considered for exceptional and experienced candidates)

Job No: 562029
Work Type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Southern California: Long Beach
Categories: Bargaining Unit: Unit 3 – CFA – California Faculty Association, Appointment Type: Tenured/Tenure-Track, Time Basis: Full Time, Job Search Category/Discipline: Faculty – Health Sciences

Position: Associate/Full Professor of Chemistry with Tenure (The John and Elizabeth Leonard Endowed Chair of Environmental Chemistry) (Full Professor rank will be considered for exceptional and experienced candidates)
Effective Date: August 17, 2027 (Fall Semester)
Salary Range: The Associate Professor (Academic Year) classification salary is $81,900 to $174,276/per year, $6,825 to $14,523/per month (12 monthly payments per academic year). The Full Professor (Academic Year) classification salary is 103,116 to 182,532/per year, $8,593 to $15,211/per month (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring range for Associate Professor is $123,000 to $130,020/per year, $10,250 to $10,835/per month and Full Professor is $132,000 to $160,800/per year, $11,000 to $13,400/per month. Salary offered is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Deadline: Review of applications to begin on October 30, 2026. Position opened until filled or recruitment canceled.

California State University, Long Beach (https://www.csulb.edu/) is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). CSULB earned the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2023, joining a distinctive group of colleges and universities that have been recognized for their commitment to Latine/x student success. CSULB is committed to serving diverse students and has established and actively supports the Black Excellence Collegium, dedicated to promoting Black excellence and advancing Black Student Success, and El Concilio for Latinx Success at the Beach, whose mission is to build capacity and promote inclusive servingness across initiatives and efforts for the benefit of all students. The President’s Equity and Change Commission is dedicated to achieving inclusive excellence in our community and culture and throughout the university. https://www.csulb.edu/beach-2030 University Action Plans prioritize engaging all students; expanding access to higher education; promoting intellectual achievement; building community; and cultivating resilience.

CSULB is classified by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as a Research 2 (R2) university and has made the expansion of research capacity a major institutional priority. CSULB embraces the teacher-scholar model, recognizing teaching and scholarship as complementary activities. The University supports externally funded and interdisciplinary research through substantial research infrastructure, internal research programs, grant-development and administrative support, and more than 28 research centers and institutes. Faculty engage undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students in research and scholarly activity, creating an environment in which high-quality research, excellent teaching, and student mentorship are closely integrated.

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Required Qualifications:

– Ph.D degree in Environmental Chemistry or related field
– Demonstrated record of research, teaching, and service commensurate with a tenured appointment at the rank Associate or Full Professor
– Established, externally-funded, research program in the field
– Demonstrated effective, student-centered, and inclusive teaching in chemistry or related topics at the undergraduate or graduate levels, with a commitment to learning and to incorporating pedagogical best practices

Preferred Qualifications:

– Demonstrated record of sustaining an independent, externally funded research program involving undergraduate and graduate students and leading to peer-reviewed publications and presentations
– Demonstrated commitment to effectively engaging and mentoring a diverse student population, including low-socioeconomic and first-generation students, in scientific research and education
– Experience using effective, inclusive, culturally relevant, and evidence-based approaches to teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students
– Demonstrated effective, student-centered, and inclusive teaching in chemistry or related topics at the undergraduate and graduate levels with a commitment to learning and to incorporating pedagogical best practices
– Experience successfully working with populations demographically and/or socioeconomically similar to the CSULB student body
– Experience mentoring or supporting students using inclusive and culturally relevant teaching strategies in a diverse classroom

Duties:

– Teach undergraduate and graduate (Master of Science degree) courses in Environmental Chemistry and related areas, commensurate with expertise and experience (Mode of instruction may include in-person, hybrid, online, and/or any combination thereof).
– Sustain an independent and externally-funded research program
– Contribute to Department efforts to develop a highly skilled scientific workforce by effectively educating, training and mentoring students from a broad range of backgrounds
– Mentor undergraduate and master’s-level graduate students in scholarly activities/research leading to peer-reviewed publications and presentations
– Participate in service to the department, college, university, profession, and community

The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (CNSM) is a research-active community of teacher-scholars and a national leader in integrating undergraduate research with science and mathematics education. Faculty conduct research across six departments-Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Earth Science, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics and Astronomy, and Science Education-as well as the Environmental Science and Policy program, with undergraduate and master’s students participating directly in faculty-led research. Research is supported by modern laboratory facilities, shared instrumentation, and substantial investments in research infrastructure, including recent externally and institutionally supported investments in state-of-the-art scientific equipment. CNSM students also benefit from a broad portfolio of funded research and training opportunities, including programs supported by the NIH and NSF. The College integrates active scholarship with high-quality, inquiry-based instruction and faculty mentorship. CNSM is committed to making these educational and research opportunities accessible to our broad student population and to preparing the next generation of scientists and mathematicians for graduate education, professional careers, and leadership in STEM.

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is housed in modern buildings with well-equipped laboratories and high-end shared instrumentation. We are a vibrant community of scientists and educators dedicated to providing a high-quality curriculum focused on student success, with hands-on research opportunities for our students. Our 17 tenured/ tenure-track faculty carry out cutting-edge research in Biochemistry, Organic, Inorganic, Materials Science, Analytical, Computational, and Physical Chemistry, providing stimulating research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate (M.S.) students resulting in student co-authored peer-reviewed publications. Department faculty are highly successful in receiving external support from federal/state agencies as well as industry. Members of our faculty also provide substantial leadership in federally funded diversity-related research training programs in STEM and biomedical fields. In addition to B.S. and B.A. degrees in both Biochemistry and Chemistry, we have thriving thesis-based graduate programs (M.S. Biochemistry and M.S. Chemistry) which currently serve ~80 graduate students. Our graduates pursue a diverse array of careers including health professions, academia, teaching, industry, and government agencies.

In serving the State of California, our Department is committed to developing a diverse faculty, with a richness of personal and educational experiences. We recognize and acknowledge that the applicants will have varying life circumstances and access to resources. We welcome applicants who are highly motivated to engage in research supervision of a diverse student body and committed to effective and culturally sensitive teaching, joining us by contributing their talent, expertise, and perspective to providing excellent educational and research opportunities for the next generation of scientists, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, and educators.

Information on an excellent benefits package available to CSULB faculty is located here: https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf

How to Apply – Required Documentation:

– A Student Success Statement about your teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population (maximum two pages, single-spaced). For further information and guidelines, please visit: https://www.csulb.edu/sites/default/files/2026/documents/Student-Success-Statement%20Guidelines-July-20-2026.pdf
– Letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications
– CV
– Names and contact information for three references (to be contacted for confidential letters of recommendation should you reach the finalist stage)
– Statement of research plan, detailing how CSULB undergraduate and master’s students will be involved, major equipment needs, and plans for seeking external funding (maximum of three pages, single-spaced)
– Finalists should be prepared to submit an official transcript (e-transcript preferred, if available)

How to Apply: Click Apply Now icon to complete the CSULB online application

Requests for information and process should be addressed to:

Professor Stephen Mezyk, Ph.D.
California State University, Long Beach
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Email: mailto:Stephen.Mezyk@csulb.edu

Requests for information about the position should be addressed to:

Professor Stephen Mezyk, Ph.D.
Email: mailto:Stephen.Mezyk@csulb.edu

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
A background check (including a criminal records check and telephone reference check with most recent employer) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

Pursuant to the CSU Out of State Employment Policy, hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California is prohibited effective January 1, 2022. By prohibiting employment outside of California, the CSU also prohibits hiring and retaining employees working permanently from a business location outside of the United States. Exceptions to the Policy are limited to approved and documented purposes for conducting CSU business outside of California.

All employees who assign and/or oversee work are responsible for ensuring that compliant work controls and procedures consistent with Federal, State and local regulations and University policies are implemented and maintained to provide for the protection of individuals and to safeguard the environment. Everyone is expected to comply with applicable Environmental Health and Safety regulations and University policies, programs and procedures. For more information, the systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/18172024/latest/ and questions may be sent to mailto:Environmental_Health_Safety@csulb.edu.

All university program and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Consistent with CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy, as well as state and federal law, CSULB provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. To access CSULB’s full statement on Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment, please visit https://www.csulb.edu/equity-compliance.

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