Tenure Track Position - Physiology

Cal Poly • San Luis Obispo, CA

2d • $97,788 - $107,628 • 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 Assistant Professor position in physiology, starting approximately August 12, 2027. The role requires excellence in teaching, an active research program, and departmental service. The successful candidate will be committed to high-quality undergraduate and graduate education, enthusiastic about teaching diverse biology courses, 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 is open, provided the research is suitable for involving students at Cal Poly. Faculty typically teach 2-3 lectures/labs per term, with potential reduction through student research mentoring or grant funding. Teaching assignments may include introductory, upper-division, and graduate courses, with specific needs in human anatomy and physiology, introductory biology, and upper-division physiology. The position involves collaboration within the department and cross-disciplinary opportunities with centers like the Center for Applications in Biotechnology and the Regenerative Medicine master’s program. Cal Poly emphasizes a teacher-scholar model, expecting faculty to excel in teaching, produce scholarship, and provide service, including committee work, student advising, and industry relationship building. Creative teaching approaches and scholarly practices like peer-reviewed research, conference presentations, and grant development are encouraged.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Biology, Physiology or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching.
• Must provide evidence of (or potential for) high quality teaching and research with students.
• Must provide evidence of (or potential for) scholarly productivity.
• Must provide 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.
• Teaching and research expertise in animal physiology.

Responsibilities

• Teach 2-3 lectures and/or lab courses per term, with potential reduction through mentoring student research or procuring extramural research funding.
• Teach courses at all levels (introductory, upper division, and graduate) in the biological sciences for both majors and non-majors.
• Implement a student-centered research program that involves both undergraduate and graduate (master’s) students.
• Engage in teaching, research/scholarship, and service within the department.
• Participate in cross-disciplinary collaborations.
• Consider using creative teaching approaches that enhance student learning.
• Participate in scholarly practices such as peer-reviewed research, conference presentations, and grant development that leads to publication.
• Pursue a systematic program of research and scholarship.
• Engage in curricular improvement.
• Participate in service activities including committee service, student advising, and building industry relationships.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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