Assistant Professor of Biology (Animal Physiology)
About The Position
The California State University, Bakersfield, Department of Biology, invites applicants for a tenure-track position in Animal Physiology at the level of Assistant Professor. The candidate’s research focus may include any aspect of animal physiology, with special consideration given to those whose research is at the organismal level and with vertebrate experience in teaching and/or research. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses depending upon the applicant’s background and departmental needs. This is likely to include (but is not limited to) courses in human anatomy/physiology, pathophysiology, introductory animal biology, and an upper division course in the candidate’s area of specialty. We expect the successful candidate will mentor graduate students in our MS in Biology program.
Requirements
- PhD in Biology (or nearing completion by August 1, 2027).
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching undergraduates from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds, including first-generation students.
- Experience in teaching courses in areas of the candidate’s expertise.
- Evidence of potential to conduct independent research in area of expertise.
- Commitment to a quality undergraduate liberal arts education and a biology program that emphasizes student research projects involving problem solving and data analysis.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States.
- Must perform work from within the State of California.
- Must comply with California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.
- Must report information pertaining to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct or exploitation, dating or domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation.
Nice To Haves
- Research at the organismal level.
- Vertebrate experience in teaching and/or research.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses in areas such as human anatomy/physiology, pathophysiology, introductory animal biology, and an upper division course in the candidate’s area of specialty.
- Mentor graduate students in the MS in Biology program.
- Conduct independent research in animal physiology.
- Mentor students in research projects.
Benefits
- Faculty employee benefits are very competitive for the higher education sector.
- Excellent benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
