Biology (Cellular Neuroscience), Assistant Professor

About the role

The Department of Biological Sciences at Cal Poly Pomona invites applications for one tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Cellular Neuroscience to begin in August 2027.

Responsibilities

• Teaching responsibilities may include lower division undergraduate courses (such as Foundations of Biology) and upper division and/or graduate courses within the candidate’s area of specialty.
• Develop a research program at a primarily bachelor’s and master’s granting institution and have strong potential for external funding (e.g., NIH, NSF, or private foundations).
• Incorporate student training into substantive and meaningful research experiences.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Biology, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• At least one year of postdoctoral research experience as a postdoctoral researcher, faculty member at another institution, or in industry.
• Demonstrated potential to establish an active research program involving undergraduate and/or master’s students.

Qualifications

• Evidence of, or potential for, securing research funding.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students in research.
• Prior teaching experience at the college or university level.
• Use of innovative and inclusive teaching practices that promote student engagement and success.

Skills

• Ability to conduct research in cellular neuroscience.
• Ability to teach a variety of biology courses.
• Ability to secure external funding.
• Ability to mentor students.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work at a highly ranked institution in Southern California.
• Access to a diverse student population.
• Opportunity to contribute to a collaborative and inclusive department.

Pay

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The position is full-time and requires a regular work schedule.