Department of Biology - Assistant Professor

California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is a preeminent center of intellectual and cultural activity in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. Opened in 1965 and set at the foothills of the beautiful San Bernardino mountains, the university serves approximately 19,000 students. CSUSB is a federally recognized minority-serving and Hispanic-serving institution that reflects the dynamic diversity of the region and has the most diverse student population of any university in the Inland Empire: 74 percent of its students are members of underrepresented groups, 80 percent are first-generation, and 56 percent are Pell eligible.

About the role

The Department of Biology at California State University San Bernardino invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Biology with research expertise in medical microbiology and immunology, to begin August 2027. CSUSB is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution and is committed to building a faculty with a wide range of experience and viewpoints. Applicants with a commitment to serving our student population in a fair fashion that is engaging for all are strongly encouraged to apply. The Department of Biology is committed to student success and seeks a colleague who will employ evidence-based methodologies to promote fairness to all and strives to continually improve learning outcomes in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Develop an independent research program in medical microbiology and immunology.
• Design and teach lecture and laboratory courses in subjects such as medical microbiology, immunology, microbiology, and related courses.
• Develop and teach upper division courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.
• Apply for extramural funding, conduct and publish research in medical microbiology and immunology.
• Employ laboratory and/or field research involving undergraduate and Master’s students.
• Contribute to service and shared governance to the department, college, and university.
• Participate in the development of a pre-Clinical Laboratory Science certificate program.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in biology or a related field (required by time of appointment).
• Publication record in medical microbiology and/or immunology.
• Experimental expertise applicable to undergraduate and Master’s level research in medical microbiology and immunology.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population.
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students across a wide range of disciplines.

Qualifications

• Preferred:
  • Postdoctoral experience.
  • University-level instructional experience in plant biology.
  • Potential for developing an externally funded research program.
  • Experience mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students in research.

Special Conditions

• 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 as a condition of employment.
• Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with CSUSB.
• CSUSB cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.
• Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that CSUSB has designated as sensitive.
• For health and well-being, CSUSB is a smoke & tobacco-free campus.

About the Department

The Department of Biology has 15 tenure-track/tenured faculty with a variety of research interests, as well as lecturers and technicians who provide essential support. The department offers undergraduate and graduate programs. The department has facilities for 3D printing, fluorescence microscopy, cell culture and stem cell research, animal care, and plant growth. The CSUSB herbarium hosts a small collection (about 4,000 specimens) of mostly local flora. In addition, the department has access to the College of Natural Science’s Electron Microscope and Image Analysis Center (EMIAC).

Pay

• Assistant Professor (Range 3): $6,221 – $13,224 per month
• Associate Professor (Range 4): $6,825 – $14,523 per month
• Professor (Range 5): $8,593 – $15,211 per month

CSU Salary Schedule

For more information regarding the position, please contact:

• Search Committee Chair Dr. Laura Newcomb: LNewcomb@csusb.edu, (909) 537-5542
• Department Chair Dr. Jeremy Dodsworth: jdodsworth@csusb.edu, 909 537-7396