Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Chemistry

CSU Careers • San José, CA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Chemistry at San José State University is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Chemistry, beginning August 2027. The position requires excellence in both research and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Analytical and/or Physical Chemistry, with flexibility in teaching across multiple chemistry sub-disciplines being desirable. The ability to adapt teaching methods to diverse learning environments is essential. A key responsibility will be to develop a robust research program that actively engages undergraduate and graduate (M.S.) students. San José State University's Chemistry Department is committed to providing high-quality education across all chemistry sub-fields through various instructional methods, including classroom, laboratory, and research settings. The department also houses a specialized Nuclear Science Facility for nuclear and radiochemistry research. SJSU values institutional excellence and is dedicated to advancing equity, serving a diverse student body, including a significant number of first-generation and Pell Grant recipients. As a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI), SJSU aims to create inclusive and empowering learning environments. Applicants are encouraged to submit an Institutional Excellence Statement detailing how their experiences contribute to the SJSU community, particularly regarding student success.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or equivalent doctoral degree.
• Research experience in one of the subdisciplines of chemistry
• Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching in one of the subdisciplines of chemistry with a desire to teach in analytical or physical chemistry.
• Postdoctoral experience is preferred.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate research students.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses, including laboratory courses, graduate courses, and other courses as needed by the Chemistry Department.
• Develop a research program that incorporates undergraduate and MS students.
• Submit grant proposals and manuscripts to peer reviewed research journals.
• Participate in shared governance, usually in department, college, and university committees and other service assignments.
• Organize all their classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
• Demonstrate awareness and experience in understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity – in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation – through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.

Benefits

• Faculty employee benefits are very competitive for the higher education sector. See the CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details about the CSU’s excellent benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree