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Department of Chemistry

Faculty Employment Opportunity

Job no: #533958

Work type: Visiting Faculty

Location: Sonoma

Categories: Temporary, Full Time, Visiting Faculty, Unit 3 CFA  California Faculty Association

Department of Chemistry

(Visiting Faculty) Assistant Professor

Starting August 2024

Our Commitment

Sonoma State University is a federally-designated Hispanic Serving Institution, as such we are committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and we endeavor to employ faculty and staff reflecting the linguistic, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the region and state.

Guided by our core values as a university: diversity, sustainability, community engagement, and adaptability, Sonoma State University (SSU) offers an education that fosters intellectual, social, and personal growth. SSU is a public liberal arts and sciences university. As the only member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges in the state of California, we are committed to preparing students for a life of active citizenship and public service. We have a vibrant campus life characterized by a lively co-curriculum that fosters broad-based intellectual and artistic opportunities in which the campus as a whole is actively engaged.

Sonoma State University is committed to creating a community in which bias and intolerance have no place.  It is our expectation that all students, faculty, and staff work together to honor this commitment and hold each other accountable to create an open and inclusive environment.

We are committed to facilitating spaces in which all can grow by building on our students’ assets as they explore new knowledge. These efforts include fostering creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, experimentation, empathy, and communication. The successful candidate will be one who can collaborate with faculty, staff, administration, and students to achieve these goals. We are especially interested in candidates committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Visiting Faculty Position

This position is a full-time one (1) year appointment per the Collective Bargaining Agreement (Article 12.32).  For re-appointment in future terms, the faculty member must submit an application to the Temporary Faculty Pool and/or apply to other faculty vacancies, as they are available.

The Department

Majors in the Department of Chemistry may pursue a B.S in chemistry, (certified by the American Chemical Society), a B.S. in biochemistry (also certified), or a B.A. in chemistry. A minor in chemistry is also offered.  The Department's objectives include providing students with a broad, fundamental background in chemistry (in a liberal arts setting) and its applications to prepare them to work in industry or in research laboratories, pursue graduate study, or professional school.  Many graduates go on to graduate schools, health professional schools or find employment in local industries. The Department also provides important courses in the University’s general education program and supports other majors.

The Chemistry Department is composed of 4 full-time equivalent faculty members, support staff, and approximately 100 majors. The Department emphasizes quality undergraduate instruction and offers considerable hands-on experience with close student-faculty contact in classes and in research. The curriculum has been designed to emphasize modern laboratory techniques. The department’s advanced instrumentation includes a GC-MS, FT-IR, HPLC-ESI-MS, UV-Vis spectrophotometers, a fluorescence spectrometer with polarizers, AAS and 400 mHz FT-NMR capable of rapid C-13 and 2-D analysis. Also available in the Keck Microanalysis Laboratory (part of the Cerent Engineering Science complex) are a scanning electron microscope with energy-dispersive x-ray analysis, two atomic force microscopes, an Auger spectrometer and an epifluorescent and laser scanning confocal microscope.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to see the department’s web page at:

https://chemistry.sonoma.edu/

Duties of the Position

The Department of Chemistry within the School of Science and Technology (SST) at Sonoma State University (SSU) is seeking a highly motivated, dynamic teacher/scholar to join the department for one-year as a visiting professor. The available position is at the rank of assistant professor and requires a Ph.D. in chemistry.  Preference is for candidates who can teach inorganic and organic chemistry, but applicants in closely related fields are also encouraged to apply.  The successful candidate may have a demonstrated record of excellence in undergraduate teaching and be actively involved in research in a closely related field. In particular, we are interested in individuals who are passionate about undergraduate education, and who are capable of teaching a wide variety of undergraduate courses, including organic and inorganic lecture and labs.  This visitor will also have the opportunity to engage students in research.

The position will involve teaching inorganic and organic chemistry lectures and lab courses, general education courses, and upper division capstone and elective courses. The total assignment each semester is 12 weighted teaching units of lecture and laboratory. In addition to teaching this position will have academic advising responsibilities, assist the department with administrative and/or committee work and program assessment, and may be expected to assume campus and school-wide committee responsibilities.

Professional Qualifications

To be recommended for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, the candidate must have completed a Ph.D. in chemistry by the time of appointment.  We are seeking enthusiastic and passionate candidates with a background in inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry or closely related field. 

Rank and Salary

Service credit depends upon academic preparation and professional experience. The anticipated salary range for this position is: $72,000-$75,000.

Required Application Materials

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Teachings Interest and Philosophy

Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Sonoma State University hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee’s identity and eligibility to work, in accordance with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU.

CSU Out of State Policy - Sonoma State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon the date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, go to jobs.sonoma.edu and click on the Staff & Faculty Career Opportunities link. Find and select the faculty position you are applying for to view the description and select Apply Now. If you have not previously applied, you will be prompted to create an account. You can use this account to apply to multiple positions. Once you have submitted the application, a confirmation email will be automatically sent to you. Please do not send materials to facultysearch@sonoma.edu. If you encounter difficulties during the application process, please email facultysearch@sonoma.edu.

Application Deadline

First consideration will be given to applications received by 02/01/24. The position will remain open until filled.  Early response is encouraged.

Contact Information

Questions concerning the application process may be directed to: facultysearch@sonoma.edu

Questions concerning this position may be directed to:

Mark Perri

mark.perri@sonoma.edu

Department Chair Phone 707-664-3084

Please refer to the requisition job number on all correspondence and inquiries regarding this position.

The ADA Coordinator is also available (hraccomodations@sonoma.edu) to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process.

The University

Sonoma State University's beautiful 274-acre campus is located in Sonoma County wine country, an hour north of San Francisco. The campus offers the ideal setting for teaching and learning and access to a community of rich cultural, environmental, and recreational opportunities. Founded in 1960, SSU is one of the 23 campuses of the California State University System. As members of the largest public higher education system in the nation, we provide accessible, high-quality education.

Other Information

The university is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

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 as a condition of employment.

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