Assistant Professor of Microbiology or Molecular and Cellular Biology #26-16

California State University System•Northridge, CA

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About The Position

Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers Applicants must submit to the website in the section above (1) a cover letter (maximum two pages), (2) curriculum vitae that lists all peer-reviewed primary research publications (maximum 5 pages), (3) statement of research interests (maximum two pages), (4) statement of teaching philosophy and experience (maximum 2 pages), (5) names and contact information for three references who can address the candidate's teaching, research, and service qualifications. Although we do not request a separate diversity statement, candidates should highlight their experience and philosophy for working in a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment in their research and teaching statements. In later stages of the search process, applicants may be requested to provide additional materials, including letters of recommendation, professional work samples, and/or work produced through student mentoring. At the time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to work in the United States. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Please note: California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the "Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers" issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee. In compliance with the Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University, Northridge has made crime-reporting statistics available online here. Print copies are available by request from the Department of Police Services, the Office for Faculty Affairs, and the Office of Equity and Diversity. The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California. CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Melissa Takahashi at 818-677-4483 or [email protected].

Requirements

Ph.D. in cellular biology, molecular biology, microbiology, and/or immunology disciplines or a closely related field from an accredited institution
College or University-level teaching experience, as an instructor, in-person
Experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in research
Research experience in an interdisciplinary area with emphasis on immunology, virology, microbiology, and/or cancer that will diversify the research currently represented in the Department
Experience in writing and submitting grant applications
Publication record in peer-reviewed journals, including publications as first author
Ability to teach a cell and tissue culture course
At least one year of postdoctoral research experience as a postdoctoral associate, faculty member at another institution, or in industry
Effective communication skills

Nice To Haves

Evidence of developing, or potential to develop, an independent, externally funded research program that is feasible for success at CSUN and engages both undergraduate and graduate (MS) student researchers
Evidence of effective engagement, or potential to engage, with a diverse student body
Experience using, or demonstrates the potential to use, culturally responsive pedagogy that leads to equitable outcomes for all students
Experience creating, or the potential to create, a student-centered learning environment, including active learning
Research/Lab experience that includes working with students from diverse backgrounds
Experience adopting inclusive approaches to mentoring
Demonstrated experience teaching either cell and tissue culture, immunology, serology lab, and/or medical microbiology courses
Evidence of effective collaboration with colleagues in teaching, research, and/or service activities

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