California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona)

Chemistry, Assistant Professor at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona)

Compensation

$90,488 – $94,488/yr

Location: Pomona, California
Type: Full-time
Level: entry
Posted: Jul 16, 2026

Description

Cal Poly Pomona is hiring one Assistant Professor of Chemistry for its Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry in Pomona. The tenure-track position focuses on cosmetic or formulation chemistry, organic chemistry, or a related subdiscipline and requires teaching undergraduate and graduate lectures and laboratory courses, advising, research, and service. Applicants need a Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related field, with completion of graduate-level coursework in the area of expertise by the appointment start date or a certificate of imminent conferral. The position pays $90,488–$94,488 and is open until filled, with first consideration for applications received by October 1, 2026.

Required Skills

Cosmetic chemistry
Organic chemistry
Teaching and advising
Research
Graduate coursework

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related field, with completion of graduate-level coursework in the area of expertise by the appointment start date or a certificate of imminent conferral.
Required Previous Experiences: Potential for excellence in teaching and developing lecture and laboratory courses in organic or analytical chemistry.
Potential to establish an active research program involving undergraduate and M.S.-level students.
Preferred Qualifications: University or college teaching experience in chemistry lecture and/or laboratory courses.
Postdoctoral experience in organic or analytical chemistry.
Capability and interest in teaching at all levels in the chemistry curriculum.
Capability and interest in developing upper-division undergraduate and graduate courses.
Experience or familiarity with techniques promoting student engagement, equity, and success.