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Position Number: 1544583
Location: Fullerton, CA
Position Type: Science - Biology

Assistant Professor of Biological Science

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Department of Biological Science
Assistant Professor
Fall 2020

The Department of Biological Science, California State University, Fullerton www.fullerton.edu/biology invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position preferably at the Assistant Professor level in animal physiology to begin August 2020.
The Position
The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active, externally-funded research program related to any area of animal physiology. Preference will be given to those with a strong research background in animal physiology and those with relevant teaching experience. The successful candidate will be expected to involve undergraduate and Master's students in their research area and be committed to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population using student-centered learning approaches. Teaching responsibilities will include an upper-division lab-based course in mammalian/human physiology, upper-division or graduate-level courses in the candidate's area of expertise. Candidates that can contribute to curriculum development and supervision of nonmajor lower-division physiology laboratory courses are preferred. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join the transdisciplinary Centers for Applied Biotechnology Studies (CABS, http://cabs.fullerton.edu), Catalyst (http://www.fullerton.edu/catalyst/), Computational and Applied Mathematics (CCAM, http://www.fullerton.edu/ccam/), and Desert Studies Center (http://nsm.fullerton.edu/dsc/).
Qualifications
Applicants must have:

A strong background in physiology and a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline from an accredited university;
Relevant postdoctoral experience required and two years preferred;
A demonstrated potential for maintaining an active, externally-funded research program involving undergraduate and Master's students;
A strong commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and Master's level, using student-centered, active-learning, and inquiry-based approaches;
The ability to teach introductory and intermediate biology courses, lower and upper-division physiology courses, and upper-division or graduate-level courses in the candidate's area of expertise;
A demonstrated commitment to teaching diverse student populations and the ability to communicate effectively with an ethnically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse campus community.

Rank and Salary
The position is tenure-track and will be filled at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor without tenure. Salary and startup are competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available, which includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse or domestic partner and dependent fee-waiver; access to campus child-care; and a defined benefit retirement through the State system, along with optional tax-sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, consult http://hr.fullerton.edu/payroll_benefits/
Appointment Date
August 17, 2020
The Department
The Department of Biological Science, with 29 active full-time faculty members, has long been committed to an educational program that includes extensive involvement of undergraduate and graduate students in research. The Department has undergraduate concentrations in cell and developmental biology, ecology and evolutionary biology, marine biology, molecular biology and biotechnology, and plant biology, and offers interdisciplinary non-degree minors in biotechnology, cell and molecular biology, and environmental biology. The Department also offers a Master of Science in Biology. We have several active, externally-funded training programs that support undergraduate research. The Department is an active participant in the system-wide California State University (CSU) Program for Education and Research in Biotechnology (CSUPERB, https://www2.calstate.edu/impact-of-the-csu/research/csuperb) and the CSU Council on Ocean Affairs, Science and Technology (COAST, https://www2.calstate.edu/impact-of-the-csu/research/coast) which support inter-campus collaborations and foster applied research and workforce-directed education. California State University Fullerton (CSUF) is an active member of the CSU Ocean Studies Institute (http://www.scmi.net/ocean-studies-institute/) and the CSU Desert Studies Center (http://biology.fullerton.edu/dsc/), which provide additional facilities and resources for coastal and desert research and education. The Department is well equipped with modern research instruments and laboratory facilities that include several fluorescence microscopes, a confocal microscope, scanning electron microscope, and animal housing facilities. Annual departmental research funding is approximately $6.5 million from internal and external sources, and collaborative and interdisciplinary research is encouraged. Further information about the department is available at https://www.fullerton.edu/biology/.
The University and College
California State University, Fullerton is a minority-serving institution, and an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum and fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their teaching, research, advising and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences in this area. Individuals advancing the University's strategic diversity goals and those from groups whose underrepresentation in the American professoriate has been severe and longstanding are particularly encouraged to apply.
The CSU system is the largest and most diverse university system in the country and one of the most affordable. CSUF is a comprehensive university serving southern California, especially Orange County. CSUF is the largest four-year public university of the 23 CSU campuses. It is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Pacific Islander Serving Institution. Based on data from the U.S. Department of Education, CSUF ranks first in California and second nationally in the number of baccalaureate degrees awarded to Hispanics (Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education, May 2017) and fourth to underrepresented students (Diverse Issues in Higher Education, August 2018).
The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (CNSM; http://www.fullerton.edu/nsm/) is dedicated to the principle that teaching and research are intricately mixed and that undergraduate and M.S. graduate research, when properly approached, is an integral part of teaching. This fine balance between teaching and research is CNSM's greatest strength.
Application Procedure
A complete online application must be received in order to receive consideration. To apply, please go to: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/fl/en-us/listing to view all job listings and select 493529 to begin the application process and provide the following materials (in pdf format):

Curriculum Vitae
Cover letter in which you respond to the qualifications
Statement of research plans
Three recent and relevant peer-reviewed publications
Candidate teaching philosophy and diversity statement
1. This statement provides the candidate's unique perspective on student-centered learning approaches, and their past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting diversity, inclusion, and social justice in their professional careers. The purpose of the teaching philosophy and diversity statement is to help departments identify candidates who have professional interests, experience, intellectual commitments, and/or willingness to engage in activities that could help CSUF contribute to its mission in these areas.
A list of three references with relevant contact information. Letters of recommendation will be required later in the application process.

For inquiries about the position, please call (657) 278-3614 or e-mail AnimalPhysiologySrch@fullerton.edu
Application Deadline
Accepting applications July 1, 2019, through October 7, 2019. Applications completed by October 7, 2019, will be reviewed; those completed after the due date may be reviewed until a suitable candidate is appointed.
Additional Information
Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications and is subject to budgetary authorization and any California State University System faculty contract increases. Summer research grants, moving expenses, start-up funds, and a reduced teaching load may be available. An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available that includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner, and dependent fee-waiver; access to campus child-care; and a defined-benefit retirement through the state system along with optional tax sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, please visit
http://hr.fullerton.edu/payroll_benefits/HealthCarePlans.php
The person holding this position is 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 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be formally offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

To apply, visit https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/fl/en-us/job/493529/assistant-professor-of-biological-science