Assistant Tenure-Track Professor of Biology (specializing in Microbiology)

About the role

Assistant Tenure-Track Professor of Biology (specializing in Microbiology). Position starts Fall 2027 in the College of Natural Sciences, Department of Biological Sciences. Initial review date: October 19, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Teaching: 10‑14 class hours per week (lecture and laboratory) in applied microbiology (food, industrial, biotechnology, etc.), evolution, diversity, ecology, symbioses, pathogenesis; lower‑ and upper‑division biology courses including bacterial, archaeal, or protist microbiology.
• Scholarship: develop an externally‑funded research program involving undergraduate and Master’s‑level graduate students; supported by a startup package (research space, equipment, supply funding) and partial release time from teaching in the first two years.
• Service: committee work and academic advising for BS Microbiology and Biology majors and BA Biological Sciences program.

Requirements

• PhD in Microbiology or a related field (candidates nearing completion may be considered if degree is conferred by the start date).
• Strong interest in undergraduate teaching excellence and enthusiasm for mentoring undergraduate and Master’s‑level graduate students in research.
• Demonstrated ability or potential to establish externally funded research.
• Record of publication.

Benefits

This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible). California State University, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information, see Benefits Information.

Pay

Anticipated hiring range: $78,000‑$90,000 per year (salary commensurate with education and experience).