Assistant Professor, Biology
About The Position
The Department of Biology at the University of San Diego invites applications for two tenure-track assistant professorships beginning in Fall 2027. The department seeks applicants with experience in cell biology, broadly defined, and/or organismal biology. The successful candidate should demonstrate the potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching and will be expected to teach in majors and non-majors introductory biology courses as well as upper division foundational and/or elective courses according to their area of expertise; the base teaching load is 3 courses (lecture or labs) per semester. A research experience for all students is a central feature of our biology curriculum, and the successful candidate will demonstrate the capacity to develop a robust research program that incorporates undergraduate research students.
Requirements
- Hold a terminal degree (Ph.D. preferred) in biology or a biology subdiscipline.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching and research.
- Demonstrated commitment to mentoring undergraduates.
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering a welcoming climate in the classroom and across campus.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
- Provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in cell biology, broadly defined, and/or organismal biology.
Responsibilities
- Teach majors and non-majors introductory biology courses.
- Teach upper division foundational and/or elective courses according to their area of expertise.
- Develop a robust research program that incorporates undergraduate research students.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Retirement contribution given to you by the University
- Access to on-campus Fitness Centers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
