Assistant Professor of Biological Psychology

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.

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CSUSB employs 467 full-time faculty and offers 48 undergraduate, 35 graduate, and one doctoral degree programs and 14 academic programs with national accreditation. At CSUSB, diversity, equity and inclusion are values central to our mission. We recognize that diversity and inclusion in all its forms are necessary for our institutional success. By fully leveraging our diverse experiences, backgrounds and insights, we inspire innovation, challenge the status quo and create better outcomes for our students and community.

As part of CSUSB’s commitment to hire, develop and retain a diverse faculty, we offer a variety of networking, mentoring and development programs for our junior faculty. We are committed to building and sustaining a CSUSB community that is supportive and inclusive of all individuals. Qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings and/or who demonstrate a commitment to serving diverse student populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Department of Psychology at CSUSB is a vibrant, student-centered department committed to excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement. Faculty maintain active research programs spanning cognitive, behavioral, social, developmental, industrial-organizational, clinical, and biological psychology while providing exceptional opportunities for undergraduate and master's students to participate in research. The department offers a B.A. in Biological Psychology and a master’s program with an emphasis in neuroscience and is actively expanding its neuroscience curriculum and research activities.

As part of its continued investment in biological psychology and neuroscience, the department invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Biological Psychology, with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2027. A Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience, biology, or a related area is required at the time of appointment.

We seek candidates with expertise in biological psychology, neuroscience, or a closely related field whose research complements and expands the department's existing strengths. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in biological psychology, neuroscience, and related areas. Examples include behavioral neuroscience, brain and behavior, cellular and molecular neuroscience, learning, neuropsychiatric disorders, and advanced experimental seminars. The standard teaching load is four courses per semester.

Consistent with the current collective bargaining agreement, new tenure-track faculty receive a reduced teaching load during their first two years. Additional assigned time may be available for student mentorship, specific service responsibilities, and internal funding opportunities.

The Department of Psychology offers a collaborative and supportive research environment, including dedicated laboratory space, specialized equipment, and facilities that support both human and non-human animal research. The department also has a strong record…