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Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry California State University Fullerton Organic Chemistry The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry invites applications for a tenure-track position in Organic Chemistry, at the Assistant Professor level. Position Successful candidates must be committed to excellence in teaching and research. Primary teaching responsibilities will be in organic chemistry lecture and laboratory courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Faculty are expected to develop a vigorous research program involving undergraduate and graduate (MS) students that attracts external funding and leads to refereed publications. Qualifications Applicants must be able to teach lecture and laboratory courses in organic chemistry at the undergraduate and master’s level. Successful candidates will show promise in and a strong commitment to teaching, and have experience or a willingness to work with a highly diverse student population. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in chemistry and post-doctoral or equivalent research experience. Research interests in all areas of organic and related chemistry will be considered, but preference will be given to candidates whose research could lead to cross-disciplinary collaboration with other faculty in chemistry, biochemistry, geology, biology, and/or other areas (see website, http://chemistry.fullerton.edu). Applicants must have the interest and ability to communicate effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Rank and Salary The position will be filled at the rank of Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track. Salary and startup allowance are competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available, which includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse or domestic partner and dependent fee-waiver; access to campus child-care as well as an affordable housing program; and a defined-benefit retirement through the State system, along with optional tax sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits consult http://hr.fullerton.edu/Benefits/Faculty_Unit_3.pdf Job Control Number 23603G-10-009 Appointment Date August 2010 The Department The Department has long been committed to an educational program that includes extensive involvement of undergraduate and graduate students in research. Modern, research-grade instrumentation and facilities are available in the Department and across the campus. Departmental extramural funding is in excess of $1 million per year. We have active research grants from a variety of agencies. Application Procedure To apply, please send: l) a cover letter explaining how you meet the qualifications outlined above; 2) a detailed curriculum vitae; 3) a statement of teaching philosophy; 4) a statement of research plans and goals; and 5) arrange to have sent signed letters of recommendation from three references familiar with your teaching and research potential. Referees should send their signed letters directly to the address below: Organic Chemistry Search Committee, Chair Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry California State University, Fullerton PO Box 6866 Fullerton, CA 92834-6866 Telephone: (657) 278-3621 Fax: (657) 278-5316 E-Mail: pdelijser@fullerton.edu Application Deadline Review of applications will begin December 1, 2009. Applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. Women and minority candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. CSUF is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/ Title IX/Americans with Disabilities Act Employer *Achieving A Climate of Success Through Diversity & Equity* Chemical Education The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry invites applications for a tenure-track position in Chemical Education at the Assistant Professor level. Position Successful candidates must be committed to excellence in teaching and research. Primary teaching responsibilities will be in chemistry and/or biochemistry lecture and laboratory courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels with an opportunity to teach graduate courses in the Science Education Program for the Master of Arts in Teaching Science (MAT-S) degree. Faculty are expected to develop a vigorous chemical education research program involving undergraduate and graduate (MS or MAT-S) students that attracts external funding and leads to refereed publications. Qualifications Applicants must have a Ph.D. in chemistry/biochemistry or in chemical education; post-doctoral or equivalent research experience in chemical education is preferred. Research interests in all areas of chemical education will be considered, but preference will be given to candidates whose research interests complement those of faculty in chemistry and biochemistry (see Web site, http://chemistry.fullerton.edu). A willingness to engage in collaborative research in related fields is desirable. Applicants must be able to teach lecture and laboratory courses in chemistry or biochemistry disciplines. Successful candidates will have some teaching experience; preference will be given to applicants who have demonstrated a strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and master’s levels. Applicants must have the ability to communicate effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Rank and Salary The position will be filled at the rank of Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track. Salary and startup are competitive and commensurate with rank, experience and qualifications. An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available, which includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse or domestic partner and dependent fee-waiver; access to campus child-care as well as an affordable housing program; and a defined-benefit retirement through the State system, along with optional tax sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits consult, http://hr.fullerton.edu/benefits/. Job Control Number 23603G-10-002 Appointment Date August 2010 The Department The Department has long been committed to an educational program that includes extensive involvement of undergraduate and graduate students in research. Modern, research-grade instrumentation and facilities are available in the Department and across the campus. Departmental extramural funding is in excess of $1 million per year. We have active research grants from a variety of agencies. Application Procedure To apply, please send, l) a cover letter explaining how you meet the qualifications outlined above; 2) a detailed curriculum vitae; 3) a statement of teaching philosophy; 4) a statement of chemical education research plans and goals; 5) copies of two recent publications; and 6) signed letters of recommendation from three references familiar with your teaching and research potential. Referees should send their signed letters directly to the address below: Chemical Education Search Committee, Chair Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry California State University, Fullerton PO Box 6866 Fullerton, CA 92834-6866 Telephone: (657) 278-3621 Fax: (657) 278-5316 E-Mail: bgonzalez@fullerton.edu Application Deadline Review of applications will begin October 15, 2009. Applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. CSUF is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Title IX/Americans with Disabilities Act Employer. Women and minority candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. Cal State Fullerton is an Equal Opportunity/ Title IX/503/504/VEVRA/ADA Employer *Achieving A Climate of Success Through Diversity & Equity*
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Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry California State University Fullerton Graduate Teaching Associate (TA) Class Code 2354 Positions The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry has a number of positions for Graduate Teaching Associates each semester. A TA is a CSUF graduate student who is appointed part-time, usually to teach credit-bearing laboratory courses. Responsibility for a course may be vested in the TA under the direct supervision of an appropriate faculty member. Duties may include the following: providing classroom, laboratory, and/or field instruction, preparing course materials, preparing and administering assignments to students, administering examinations, grading student work and otherwise assessing student performance, and determining course grades, holding scheduled office hours, and meeting the expectations of TAs for the specific course, as established by the Department, supervising faculty member, and/or course laboratory coordinator. Participation in the Laboratory Safety Class offered by the CSUF Research and Instructional Safety Office is required for all TA's within the first two weeks of the academic term for continued appointment. Qualifications and Hiring Criteria* Completion of the requirements for a bachelor’s degree. Currently enrolled or admitted to a CSUF Master’s degree program that is related to chemistry or biochemistry. (Students enrolled in credential programs are not eligible for this position.) Knowledge of the subject matter of the course(s) to which the individual is assigned. Familiarity with CSUF and Chemistry and Biochemistry Department policies and procedures on field trips, Department vehicle use, and lab safety is expected, where appropriate. Ability to relate well to others within the academic environment. Ability to instruct and evaluate students effectively. For the initial appointment, evidence of satisfactory achievement in previous academic work (transcripts and/or letters of recommendation), and for reappointment, agreement by research adviser. Note: Exceptions to the minimum eligibility qualifications may be granted at the sole discretion of the University. Classification, Salary and Continued Appointment* Chemistry and Biochemistry Department Graduate Teaching Associates are hired in Range A of Class Code 2354. For subsequent appointment, the graduate student must be in good standing, as defined by the University and Department, and show evidence of satisfactory progress toward completion of the degree. In addition, if previously appointed as a Chemistry and Biochemistry TA and/or GA, the student’s performance must have been evaluated as satisfactory, with re-hiring recommended. Application Procedures To apply, please contact Ocena Corbin: Chemistry and Biochemistry (657) 278-3624. The Department will solicit information from all matriculated Chemistry and Biochemistry graduate students as to their requests and preferences for TA and GA positions for the following semester. Prospective Chemistry and Biochemistry graduate students may complete the appropriate form that is part of the departmental application, and will be considered for available work as they matriculate. Application Deadline Application review will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. For more detailed information about the department and this position contact ocorbin@fullerton.edu or visit our website http://chemsrvr2.fullerton.edu/ *Cal State Fullerton is an Equal Opportunity Title IX/503/504/VEVRA/ADA Employer* Graduate Assistant (GA) Class Codes 2325 (Monthly), 2355 (Academic Year) or 2326 (On-Campus Work Study) Positions The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry has a number of positions for Graduate Assistants each semester. A GA is a CSUF graduate student who, under immediate supervision, is appointed part-time to assist faculty teaching credit-bearing courses or to assist faculty in research activities. Duties may include the following: assisting in the instruction of students, clarifying course material or course content for students, leading small discussion groups, supervising laboratory periods, workshops, or other course activities, preparing course materials for lecture, laboratory, or field components of courses, assisting the instructor by handling equipment or performing demonstrations, maintaining office hours to provide direct individual contact between student and GA, generally assisting faculty in evaluating student work and grading examinations, assisting faculty with field experience, supervision, or simulation exercises, providing assistance to faculty and students conducting authorized research by collecting, synthesizing, and analyzing data, searching the literature and compiling bibliographies or literature reviews, operating and maintaining research equipment, preparing research materials, assisting in the conduct of laboratory or field experiments, etc., and performing other functions requiring knowledge and background beyond that generally possessed by undergraduate assistants. Participation in the Laboratory Safety Class offered by the CSUF Research and Instructional Safety Office is required for continued appointment (if lab work is part of the assigned duties). Qualifications and Hiring Criteria* Completion of the requirements for a bachelor’s degree. Currently enrolled or admitted to a CSUF Master’s degree program that is related to chemistry and biochemistry. (Students enrolled in credential programs are not eligible for this position.) Knowledge of the subject matter of the discipline to which the individual is assigned. Familiarity with CSUF and Chemistry and Biochemistry Department policies and procedures on field trips, Department vehicle use, and lab safety is expected, where appropriate. Ability to relate well to others within the academic environment. Ability to supervise, assist, and instruct students effectively. Ability to assist faculty in the conduct of special projects/research within the discipline. For the initial appointment, evidence of satisfactory achievement in previous academic work, and for reappointment, agreement by research adviser. Note: Exceptions to the minimum eligibility qualifications may be granted at the sole discretion of the University. Classification, Salary and Continued Appointment* For subsequent appointment, the graduate student must be in good standing, as defined by the University and Department, and show evidence of satisfactory progress toward completion of the degree. In addition, if previously appointed as a Chemistry and Biochemistry TA and/or GA, the student’s performance must have been evaluated as satisfactory, with re-hiring recommended. Application Procedures To apply, please contact Ocena Corbin: Chemistry and Biochemistry (657) 278-3624. The Department will solicit information from all matriculated Biology graduate students as to their requests and preferences for TA and GA positions for the following semester. Prospective Chemistry and Biochemistry graduate students may complete the appropriate form that is part of the departmental application, and will be considered for available work as they matriculate. Application Deadline: Application review will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. For more detailed information about the department and this position contact ocorbin@fullerton.edu or visit our website http://chemsrvr2.fullerton.edu/ *Cal State Fullerton is an Equal Opportunity Title IX/503/504/VEVRA/ADA Employer* Instructional Student Assistant (ISA) Class Codes 1150 or 1151 (On-Campus Work Study) Positions An Instructional Student Assistant is a CSUF graduate or undergraduate student who is appointed at an hourly rate to perform teaching, grading or tutoring duties, during an academic term, under the direct supervision of an appropriate faculty member. Duties may include the following providing classroom, laboratory, and/or field instructional assistance to a faculty member or student, assisting with laboratory periods, workshops, or other course activities, administering to students course materials or assignments prepared by the supervising faculty member, grading student work and otherwise assessing student performance, and holding scheduled office hours to provide tutoring or other assistance to students. Participation in the Laboratory Safety Class offered by the CSUF Research and Instructional Safety Office is required for continued appointment (if lab work is part of the assigned duties). Qualifications and Hiring Criteria* Currently enrolled or admitted to a CSUF degree program. Knowledge of the subject matter of the course(s) to which the individual is assigned. Familiarity with CSUF and Chemistry and Biochemistry Department policies and procedures on field trips, Department vehicle use, and lab safety is expected, where appropriate. Ability to relate well to others within the academic environment. Ability to supervise, assist, instruct, and evaluate students effectively. For the initial appointment, evidence of satisfactory achievement in previous academic work and for reappointment, agreement by research adviser if applicable. Note: Exceptions to the minimum eligibility qualifications may be granted at the sole discretion of the University. Classification, Salary and Continued Appointment* For subsequent appointment, the student must be in good standing, as defined by the University and Department, and the student’s previous performance must have been evaluated as satisfactory, with re-hiring recommended. Application Procedures To apply, please contact Ocena Corbin: Chemistry and Biochemistry (657) 278-3624. Application Deadline Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For more detailed information about the department and this position contact ocorbin@fullerton.edu or visit our website http://chemsrvr2.fullerton.edu/ *Cal State Fullerton is an Equal Opportunity Title IX/503/504/VEVRA/ADA Employer* Link to Faculty Affairs and Records Unit 11 http://www.fullerton.edu/far/unit11/uniteleven.htm

CSUF is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minority candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.