Department of Biology - Assistant Professor

CSUSB•San Bernardino, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Biology at California State University San Bernardino (CSUSB) is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor with research expertise in medical microbiology and immunology. The position begins August 2027. CSUSB is a Hispanic Serving Institution committed to diversity and inclusion. The successful candidate will develop an independent research program, teach lecture and laboratory courses in medical microbiology, immunology, and related fields, and potentially develop upper-division courses in their area of expertise. Responsibilities include applying for extramural funding, conducting and publishing research, involving undergraduate and Master's students in research, and contributing to departmental, college, and university service and shared governance. The candidate will also participate in the development of a pre-Clinical Laboratory Science certificate program. A Ph.D. in biology or a related field is required, with postdoctoral experience being highly desired. Qualified candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population and to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students across a wide range of disciplines.

Requirements

Ph.D. (or equivalent) in biology or related field by time of appointment.
Publication record in medical microbiology and/or immunology.
Experimental expertise applicable to undergraduate and Master’s level research in medical microbiology and immunology.
Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students across a wide range of disciplines.

Nice To Haves

Postdoctoral experience.
University-level instructional experience in plant biology.
Potential for developing an externally funded research program.
Experience mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students in research.

Responsibilities

Develop an independent research program.
Design and teach lecture and laboratory courses in subjects such as medical microbiology, immunology, microbiology, and related courses.
Develop and teach upper division courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.
Apply for extramural funding.
Conduct and publish research in medical microbiology and immunology.
Employ laboratory and/or field research involving undergraduate and Master’s students.
Contribute to service and shared governance to the department, college, and university.
Participate in the development of a pre-Clinical Laboratory Science certificate program.