Visiting Faculty - Biological Sciences AY 2026/27
About the role
California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) invites applications for a non-renewable one-year visiting assistant professor of Biology to begin August 2026. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Molecular/Cellular Biology or a closely related field. The area of specialization is open, but preference will be given to candidates with expertise in neurobiology, including developmental, cellular, or molecular neuroscience and those that can teach our pre-health courses. Candidates must be committed to contributing to an undergraduate-centered, pedagogically innovative, and modern research-integrated biology degree program. CSUSM values teaching undergraduates and involving them in research.
Responsibilities
- Teach introductory and upper division biology courses in areas such as cell and molecular biology, neurobiology, or related fields.
- Receive mentorship in effectively adopting evidence-based pedagogies and strategies to enhance student success.
- Mentor undergraduate research projects.
- Contribute to activities serving the Department, College, University, and external community.
Requirements
- An earned Ph.D. in Molecular/Cellular Biology, Developmental Biology, or closely related field.
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching.
- Commitment to exploring the use of evidence-based, student-centered instructional practices.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively in an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.
- Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to mentor active undergraduate research projects.
- Demonstrated intercultural competence and a commitment to serving the campus community as it relates to teaching, research, and/or service.
- Experience with modern molecular and computational approaches and the ability to incorporate these into undergraduate research training and courses.
Salary
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,507–$6,008 per full-time month. The salary schedule for the Lecturer – Academic Year Classification ranges from $5,507 to $15,211 per full-time month, with the anticipated hiring range generally at or near the minimum, commensurate with education and experience.