Assistant Professor in Cell or Molecular Biology
About The Position
The Department of Biological Science at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Cell or Molecular Biology with an appointment to begin Fall 2027. This position is open to all individuals regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin, adhering to equal opportunity laws and CSU's Nondiscrimination Policy. California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is a large public university known for its strong academic programs and commitment to student success, fostering innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. CSUF values teaching, research, and service, and is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. The university is committed to helping students achieve academic excellence, career success, and economic mobility. CSUF is committed to retaining all faculty and has established affinity groups to support success. We seek a candidate with a strong research background in any area of Cell or Molecular Biology, including virology, plant molecular biology, or cancer biology, and clear potential for excellence in teaching and mentoring. The successful candidate will maintain an active, externally funded research program involving undergraduate and master’s students. Teaching responsibilities include Introductory Cell and Molecular Biology, as well as upper-division and graduate-level courses in the candidate's expertise. The candidate will also contribute to departmental life, advise students, serve on committees, and participate in the broader university and disciplinary communities. The Department of Biological Science is committed to excellence in teaching and research, valuing faculty research as scholarship and a means to engage and train students.
Requirements
- A strong background in Cell and Molecular Biology.
- A Ph.D. in a relevant discipline from an accredited university.
- Relevant postdoctoral experience that demonstrates the ability to develop an externally funded, independent research program in an area of Cell or Molecular Biology that involves undergraduate and Master’s students.
- A strong commitment to and demonstrated potential for effective teaching using student-centered, active learning, and inquiry-based approaches.
- Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate-level cell and molecular biology lecture and laboratory courses.
- The ability to communicate with and effectively mentor an ethnically and culturally diverse campus population.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant prior teaching experience using student-centered learning approaches.
- Demonstrated ability to support the success of a diverse student population.
- 2+ years postdoctoral experience.
Responsibilities
- Maintain an active and externally funded research program that involves undergraduate and master’s students.
- Teach Introductory Cell and Molecular Biology.
- Teach upper-division and graduate-level courses in the candidate's area of expertise.
- Contribute to and participate in the life and development of the department.
- Advise students.
- Serve on committees.
- Participate in the broader university and disciplinary communities.
Benefits
- Health/vision/dental plans
- Spouse, domestic partner, and dependent fee-waiver
- Access to campus child-care
- Defined-benefit retirement through the state system
- Optional tax-sheltering opportunities
- Summer research grants
- Moving expenses
- Start-up funds
- Reduced teaching load
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
