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Description

The Chemistry and Biochemistry Department in the College of Science at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) invites applications for two (2) tenure-track positions in Organic Chemistry at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, commensurate with experience, to begin Fall 2019.  Candidates with strong teaching and research interests from any sub-division in Organic Chemistry are encouraged to apply.

Cal Poly Pomona cultivates success through a diverse culture of experiential learning, discovery, and innovation.  We demonstrate academic quality, relevance, and excellence through teaching, learning, scholarship, and creative activities with student-centered faculty in an evidence-based culture. Cal Poly Pomona is committed to being the model for an inclusive polytechnic university that inspires creativity and innovation, embraces local and global challenges, and transforms lives.

The Position:

The faculty member will teach undergraduate and graduate lectures and laboratory classes in Organic Chemistry.  The positions require excellence in teaching and advising, research and scholarly achievements, and a commitment to service to the University.  Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a commitment to diversity in higher education are particularly encouraged to apply.

More information on the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department can be found at: https://www.cpp.edu/~sci/chemistry-biochemistry/. 

More information regarding the faculty searches at Cal Poly Pomona can be found at: http://www.cpp.edu/~faculty-affairs/open-positions/index.shtml. 

The University: 

Cal Poly Pomona is a member of the 23-campus California State University system, and one of two polytechnic universities in California.  Our student population of over 25,300 is ethnically diverse, and the campus offers 56 baccalaureate and 32 master’s degree programs, including a doctorate in Educational Leadership.  As of Fall 2016, average undergraduate course sizes were 35 students per class, student-faculty ratios were 25:1, with a total of 1,221 faculty and 1,219 staff.  We recruit success- and career-focused students from throughout California and beyond. Our scenic and historic campus covers 1,400 acres, and was once the winter ranch of cereal magnate W. K. Kellogg.  The University is located about 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles in one of the most dynamic economic and cultural regions in the country, and is within an hour’s drive of beaches, mountains, and desert.  The University has a strong commitment to supporting scholarship, research, and student achievement.  Cal Poly Pomona proudly serves as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and actively promotes diversity in the faculty, staff, and student bodies, where educational equity is among the highest priorities of the University.  The mission of the University is to cultivate success through a diverse culture of experiential learning, discovery, and innovation.  The University’s vision is to serve as the model for an inclusive polytechnic university that inspires creativity and innovation, embraces local and global challenges, and transforms lives.

College of Science:

The College of Science is one of seven colleges on campus, and hosts over 4000 students.  The College of Science offers nine degree programs across seven academic departments including Biological Sciences, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Computer Science, Geological Sciences, Kinesiology & Health Promotion, Mathematics & Statistics, and Physics & Astronomy.  The College of Science also hosts several specialty centers (https://catalog.cpp.edu/content.php?catoid=36&navoid=2909), and offers  Master’s degrees (~ 250 current students) from departments including Biological Sciences, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Computer Science, Geological Sciences, Mathematics & Statistics, and Kinesiology and Health Promotion.  The College of Science is committed to excellence in teaching and research, and is currently the largest recipient of extramural funding on campus.  The College of Science maintains active collaborations with industry through its cooperative education student internship programs and joint research projects.

Chemistry and Biochemistry Department:

The Chemistry and Biochemistry Department has 17 tenured/tenure-track faculty, and offers B.S. and M.S. degrees in Chemistry (https://www.cpp.edu/~sci/chemistry-biochemistry/index.shtml). The Department and the B.S. Chemistry degree are certified by the American Chemical Society.  The Department currently serves 415 undergraduate Chemistry majors, and offers an approved B.S. Biochemistry option that began in Fall 2011.  The B.S. degree additionally includes an optional senior thesis research project, which is integrated into the requirements for graduation, and conducted under the guidance of a faculty mentor.   This capstone research experience embodies the mission of the College of Science, which emphasizes the creation of modern and evolving academic programs that emphasize a learn-by-doing philosophy.  The Department also has an active Master’s degree program with ~ 25 current students, which culminates with a dissertation and defense of research-based work.  In addition, the Department has been successful in attracting students from outside the major (Chemical Engineering, Biological Sciences, and Agriculture), who earn upper-division or graduate credits for conducting research under the guidance of faculty in the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, including completion of graduate-level organic coursework, from an accredited university by September 14, 2018.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching Organic Chemistry lecture and laboratory.
• Demonstrated commitment to contribute, teach, and engage a diverse student body and multicultural constituencies in an inclusive environment.
• Demonstrated potential to establish an active research program founded in organic chemistry that broadens our current disciplinary expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and/or service.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Postdoctoral experience.
• University/college teaching experience in Organic Chemistry lecture and laboratories courses.
• Capability and interests in teaching upper division and Master’s courses in Organic Chemistry.
• Experience or familiarity with techniques that promote student engagement and success.

Application Instructions

Application Procedure:  

A completed application will consist of:

• A cover letter that summarizes how the candidate’s teaching and research experiences, and career interests, relate to the duties and qualifications of the described position;
• A curriculum vitae composed of at least those elements specified on the application form;
• A completed application form;
• A statement of the candidate’s proposed research plans that details how undergraduates and Master's students will be involved (4 page limit);
• A statement of the candidate’s anticipated teaching plans inclusive of (a) a teaching philosophy, (b) prior teaching experiences, and (c) short and long-term teaching interests (2 page limit);
• A separate Student Success statement regarding the candidate’s aims and experiences (e.g., successes and challenges) related to working or otherwise engaging with a diverse student population (1 page limit);
• Transcripts showing each degree earned (an official transcript will be required for finalists);
• Three recent letters of recommendation; and
• The names and contact information (with written permission to contact) of two additional individuals who can address the candidate’s potential for success in the described position.

The position is open until filled.  First consideration will be given to completed applications received no later than September 14, 2018. Early response is encouraged.  

General inquiries regarding the application process and Chemistry and Biochemistry Department should be directed to: Ms. Sandra Gutierrez-Magallanez organicsearch@cpp.edu or (909) 869-3653