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Assistant Professor in Cell or Molecular Biology

The Department of Biological Science at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure‐track Assistant Professor position in Cell or Molecular Biology with an appointment to begin Fall 2027.

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities.

CSUF complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's Nondiscrimination Policy.

We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

We seek a candidate with a strong research background in any area of Cell or Molecular Biology, including, but not limited to, virology, plant molecular biology, or cancer biology, and clear potential for excellence in teaching and mentoring. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active and externally funded research program that involves undergraduate and master's students. Teaching responsibilities will include Introductory Cell and Molecular Biology, in addition to upper-division and graduate-level courses in the candidate's area of expertise.

The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to and participate in the life and development of the department, advise students, serve on committees, and participate in the broader university and disciplinary communities. Preference will be given to candidates with relevant prior teaching experience using student-centered learning approaches and a demonstrated ability to support the success of a diverse student population, including first-generation and historically underserved students.

The Department of Biological Science is committed to excellence in teaching in our classrooms and in our research laboratories and values faculty research as scholarship and as a means to engage and train students.

Required Qualifications:

• A strong background in Cell and Molecular Biology and a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline from an accredited university.
• Relevant postdoctoral experience that demonstrates the ability to develop an externally funded, independent research program in an area of Cell or Molecular Biology that involves undergraduate and Master's students.
• A strong commitment to and demonstrated potential for effective teaching using student-centered, active learning, and inquiry-based approaches. Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate-level cell and molecular biology lecture and laboratory courses.
• The ability to communicate with and effectively mentor an ethnically and culturally diverse campus population.

Preferred

Qualification:

• 2+ years postdoctoral experience.

Application: A complete online application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). choose full-time faculty, search for the position 561521, and provide the following required materials:

• Cover letter in which you describe your motivation to teach at CSUF and live and work in Southern California, and respond to the qualifications for the position.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient for initial review).
• Statement of teaching and mentoring philosophy:
  Describe your unique perspective and experience with student-centered, active teaching and learning techniques in the classroom and research laboratory, demonstrating a commitment to supporting the success of a diverse student population, and including relevant mentorship (academic and/or non-academic) experiences.
• Statement of research plans:
  Describe your short and long-term research program goals, including plans for seeking external funding, how your plans align with CSUF opportunities and resources, and how undergraduate and graduate students will participate and contribute to these goals.
• Three documents that provide evidence of your experience or commitment to teaching and research:
  One document that addresses teaching (e.g., curriculum development, syllabus) and two that address research (e.g., peer-reviewed…