Assistant Professor of Biology
About The Position
California State University San Marcos invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biology to begin in August 2027. The area of specialization is open, with preference for expertise in neurodevelopmental biology, including neurobiology, cellular neuroscience, or molecular neuroscience, and for candidates able to teach pre-health courses. The successful candidate will contribute to an undergraduate-centered, pedagogically innovative, and modern research-integrated biology program. CSUSM values undergraduate teaching and involving students in research. The successful candidate will teach introductory and upper-division biology courses in areas such as cell and molecular biology, development, neurobiology, or related fields. The candidate will receive mentorship in adopting evidence-based pedagogies and strategies to enhance student success, mentor undergraduate research projects, and contribute to activities serving the Department, College, University, and external community. The position is in the Department of Biology at CSUSM, a Hispanic-Serving Institution in the San Diego North County region. The university offers a B.S. in Biological Sciences with concentrations in General Biology, Ecology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, and Physiology. Working in California is a condition of employment; CSU-related work may not be performed outside California.
Requirements
- Earned Ph.D. in Molecular/Cellular Biology or a closely related field; ABD candidates may be considered if the degree is conferred by the hire date.
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching.
- Commitment to exploring evidence-based, student-centered instructional practices.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively in an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.
- Ability to work in the State of California as a condition of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Expertise in neurodevelopmental biology, including neurobiology, cellular neuroscience, or molecular neuroscience.
- Ability to teach pre-health courses.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor active undergraduate research projects.
- Demonstrated intercultural competence in teaching, research, and/or service.
- Experience working with undergraduates from various backgrounds and demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for underrepresented groups.
- Experience with modern neurobiology and computational approaches, and ability to incorporate these into undergraduate research training and courses.
Responsibilities
- Teach introductory and upper-division biology courses in areas such as cell and molecular biology, development, neurobiology, or related fields.
- Mentor undergraduate research projects.
- Contribute to activities serving the Department, College, University, and external community.
- Explore and adopt evidence-based, student-centered instructional practices to enhance student success.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
