Fletcher Jones Endowed Professor of Developmental Biology

About the role

The Fletcher Jones Endowed Professor of Developmental Biology is a tenure‑track position (FTE 0.75, 9‑month full‑time) at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks. Funded by the Fletcher Jones Foundation, the role involves providing academic instruction for undergraduate Biology courses, advising students, contributing to department and university service, and maintaining an active research program that mentors undergraduate mentees. The university educates leaders for a global society, is a federally recognized Hispanic‑Serving Institution, and emphasizes inclusive learning, active learning, and experiential research opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Teach lecture and laboratory courses in Developmental Biology, Genetics, Introductory Biology lecture and lab, plus elective courses aligned with expertise (24 units/year).
• Provide academic instruction through lecture and lab; create assignments and activities in one‑on‑one, classroom, and distance‑mediated settings.
• Observe and evaluate student performance against course objectives and learning outcomes; give timely feedback.
• Maintain accurate records of enrollment, attendance, and academic progress; prepare and submit grades, data, and reports.
• Teach and hold office hours in person on campus at least 4 days per week.
• Provide a course syllabus to students within the first week of each class.
• Maintain an active research program involving mentorship of undergraduate students.
• Attend and participate on committees and in department, division, campus, and university meetings.
• Evening and weekend hours may be required.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Possession of a Ph.D. in Biology, Genetics or a related field from an accredited institution.

Qualifications

• Postdoctoral research experience.
• Experience in collaborative grant writing (highly desirable).
• Ability to teach, advise, and mentor undergraduate students, particularly those from diverse and underserved backgrounds.
• Preference for candidates who can serve as role models for Latinx, Hispanic, African American, Native American, First Generation, or other underrepresented demographic groups.
• Motivation to develop undergraduate laboratory classes that integrate genuine research experiences (CURES).

Skills

Knowledge of:

• Current theory and practice within the subject discipline.
• Principles and best practices of effective teaching, including Active Learning.
• Student learning outcomes and methods of assessment.
• University curricula.
• Community and campus resources, services, programs, and professionals available to students.
• Methods of gathering, analyzing, and preparing data.
• Modern computing technology.
• Record‑keeping techniques about student enrollment, attendance, and progress.

Ability to:

• Demonstrate thorough and accurate knowledge in the subject field.
• Deliver course curricula in various learning styles.
• Exhibit sensitivity to and understanding