Assistant Professor - Cell Biologist

CSU Pueblo Division of Extended Studies•Pueblo, CO

3d•$60,708 - $71,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Biology at Colorado State University Pueblo seeks an Assistant Professor specializing in cell biology. The department emphasizes teaching, hands-on student experience, faculty interaction, and undergraduate and graduate research. Teaching is the primary mission; a typical semester teaching load is 12 credit hours, with the possibility of a three-credit reassignment for student research mentoring. The successful candidate will develop and teach core Cell Biology courses and electives such as Advanced Cell Biology, Histology, Development, and other cell biology courses in their area of expertise. They will also contribute to introductory biology courses for majors and non-majors. The candidate will oversee cellular biosciences research projects, including their design, funding, implementation, and reporting, and involve undergraduate and master's students in original independent research. Additional duties include advising and supporting students interested in biomedical careers and providing service to the department, college, university, and profession. This is an on-site position at the Pueblo Campus. The salary range is $60,708–$71,000. Employment-based immigration sponsorship is not available. A Ph.D. in cell biology or a related field must be conferred by August 16, 2027. Applications received by 8:00 AM MST on November 13, 2026, will receive full consideration; screening will begin after that deadline and continue until the position is filled.

Requirements

Ph.D. in cell biology or a related field, conferred by August 16, 2027.
Capability to maintain a program of scholarly activity in cell biology.
Ability to contribute to service responsibilities of the program, college, university, and/or profession.
Demonstrated teaching effectiveness in university-level biology.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated commitment and ability to motivate, educate, and mentor students from a range of cultural and educational backgrounds similar to those of Colorado State University Pueblo, in major and service courses in Biology.
Postdoctoral experience.
Demonstrated commitment to high-quality teaching and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students in biology.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver core Cell Biology courses and electives such as Advanced Cell Biology, Histology, Development, and other courses in the candidate's area of expertise.
Contribute to introductory biology courses for majors and non-majors.
Oversee cellular biosciences research projects, including their design, funding, implementation, and reporting.
Involve undergraduate and master's students in original independent research in cell biosciences.
Advise and support students interested in biomedical careers.
Provide service to the department, college, university, and profession.