Tenure Track Position - Physiology

CSU Careers • San Luis, CA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Biological Sciences Department at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking applications for a full-time, academic year, tenure-track position in physiology, beginning approximately August 12, 2027. The department is looking to fill the position at the rank of Assistant Professor, though a higher rank may be considered in exceptional cases. The role requires excellence in teaching, an active research and scholarship program, and departmental service. The successful candidate will be committed to high-quality undergraduate and graduate education, enthusiastic about teaching diverse biology courses (including non-major and large-enrollment offerings), and will implement a student-centered research program involving undergraduate and graduate students. While expertise in animal physiology is preferred, the specific area of specialization within physiology is open, provided the research area and model are suitable for attracting student participation. Cal Poly emphasizes excellence in undergraduate teaching, with faculty typically teaching 2-3 lecture/lab courses per term, with potential reductions for mentoring student research or securing extramural funding. Teaching assignments may cover all levels of biological sciences for majors and non-majors, with particular needs in human anatomy and physiology, introductory biology, and upper-division physiology. The position involves teaching, research/scholarship, service, and potential cross-disciplinary collaborations with entities like the Center for Applications in Biotechnology and the Regenerative Medicine master’s program. The university operates on a teacher-scholar model, expecting faculty to excel in teaching, produce scholarship, and provide service. The candidate will be expected to use creative teaching approaches, engage in scholarly practices like peer-reviewed research and conference presentations, pursue a systematic research and scholarship program, and participate in service activities such as committee work, student advising, and building industry relationships.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Biology, Physiology, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching.
• Evidence of (or potential for) high-quality teaching and research with students.
• Evidence of (or potential for) scholarly productivity.
• Evidence of (or potential for) promoting the well-being and advancement of students, colleagues, and the department.
• Ability to work with a diverse population fostering a respectful, collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and commitment to excellence in teaching undergraduate biology at the university level.
• Expertise in physiology in an area compatible with or broadening the department’s research activities.
• Demonstrate teaching effectiveness in lower division labs or lectures.
• Ability to establish and maintain a research program that is feasible at Cal Poly, a primarily undergraduate institution.
• Experience supervising student research and master’s theses.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of biology courses, including non-major and large-enrollment offerings.
• Implement a student-centered research program involving undergraduate and graduate students.
• Engage in teaching, research/scholarship, and service within the department.
• Participate in cross-disciplinary collaborations.
• Use creative teaching approaches that enhance student learning.
• Engage in scholarly practices such as peer-reviewed research and conference presentations.
• Pursue a systematic program of research and scholarship.
• Participate in service activities including committee service, student advising, and building industry relationships.

Benefits

• Rank and salary commensurate with qualification and experience.
• Opportunity to reduce teaching load by mentoring student research and/or procuring extramural research funding.
• Potential for additional compensation for teaching in a third semester under Year-Round Operations (YRO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree