Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences, Marine Invertebrate Zoologist

California State University, Long Beach•Long Beach, CA

8d•$7,330 - $8,000•Onsite

About The Position

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is seeking an Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences specializing in Marine Invertebrate Zoology. This position is within the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Department of Biological Sciences. CSULB is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), committed to serving diverse students and promoting inclusive excellence. The university's Beach 2030 Action Plans focus on engaging students, expanding access, promoting intellectual achievement, building community, and cultivating resilience. The Department of Biological Sciences has a strong record of graduating underrepresented and underserved students and is supported by federal and state grants. Relevant research facilities include a dedicated research laboratory, access to field vehicles and boats, dive facilities, biological collections, and extensive shared instrumentation. The CSULB Marine Biology Lab is well-equipped for maintaining live organisms, and CSULB is a member of the Southern California Marine Institute, providing access to additional research facilities and a research vessel.

Requirements

Ph.D. in marine biology, zoology, ecology, evolution, or a related field
Postdoctoral research experience
Research experience in marine invertebrate zoology
A record of research productivity commensurate with experience level
Demonstrated potential for effectiveness and excellence in teaching and related areas such as research, scholarly and creative activities, etc.
Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including low socioeconomic and first-generation students

Nice To Haves

At least two years of postdoctoral research experience or equivalent
Research experience (field and laboratory) studying marine invertebrate ecology. Topics may broadly include behavior, conservation biology, development, evolution, fisheries, genomics, physiology, and systematics
Demonstrated potential for establishing an externally funded research program
Demonstrated potential for developing an integrative research lab that studies regional or local fauna and ecosystems
Demonstrated interest in increasing the participation of underrepresented students in STEM fields through teaching and mentoring
Teaching experience at the college level, with the ability to teach invertebrate zoology, marine biology, ecology, evolution, and/or other courses in their area of specialty
Commitment to learning and incorporating pedagogical best practices to create equitable courses that promote student learning
Experience successfully working with populations demographically and/or socioeconomically similar to the CSULB student body
Experience mentoring or supporting students using inclusive and culturally relevant teaching strategies in a diverse classroom

Responsibilities

Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the core biology curriculum, core marine biology curriculum, courses in ecology and evolution, and/or other courses in their area of specialty. Teaching mode is at the discretion of the department. (Mode of instruction may include in-person, hybrid, online, and/or any combination thereof.)
Contribute to our efforts to diversify the scientific workforce by effectively training students both inside and outside the classroom
Develop and sustain an independent externally funded research program in marine invertebrate zoology that involves undergraduate and graduate (M.S.) students and leads to peer-reviewed publications with student co-authors
Participate in service to the department, college, university, and community