Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences; Animal Physiology

Position: Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences (Animal Physiology)
Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences (Animal Physiology)

Job no: 553959
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Stanislaus - Turlock
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Natural Sciences

Faculty Employment Opportunity

POSITION:

Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences. The Department of Biological Sciences at California State University, Stanislaus invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. This position will meet a critical need in Animal Physiology. Stanislaus State is a Hispanic-Serving Institution with a high proportion of first-generation college students, renowned for fostering student social mobility in California's San Joaquin Valley.

We invite applicants who share our commitment to student success through our teaching, scholarship, and service to the University and local community.

The successful candidate will have expertise in the physiology of vertebrate animals, including humans. The person appointed to the position will teach undergraduate courses for biology majors including animal physiology and/or human physiology and other courses in the candidate's area of expertise, including new courses the successful candidate might develop. Additional teaching assignments could include service courses including general education, or core courses in our MS Biological Sciences program.

The person appointed to the position will be expected to develop an active research program within the context of a primarily-undergraduate institution. Individuals using empirical or theoretical approaches and with a strong background in experimental design and analytical approaches are especially encouraged to apply. We also welcome applicants with specialized training and experience in science communication (especially multilingual communication) and/or biostatistics.

College of Science faculty take advantage of internal Department and University funding, extramural grant funding, and University funding for students who are collaborating with faculty. The M.S. in Biological Sciences offers additional opportunities for research mentorship and collaboration.

Effective teaching, scholarly productivity, and service to the University are required for retention, promotion, and tenure, and the department strongly encourages contributions in all these areas that promote access to advanced learning for all. As a University and Department that highly values student success, commitment to effective teaching is considered the most important criterion for hiring, retention, and promotion. The typical teaching load includes multiple lecture and lab courses each semester, as well as student advising and mentorship.

The Department also requires evidence of productive research activity and defines research to include all activities that contribute to advancing scientific knowledge and the scientific process within the life sciences, as well as the scholarship of teaching and learning. Candidates must show evidence of growth and improvement as an educator through development of practices that directly meet the needs and challenges of the varied student body of the university through culturally responsive practices that support all students.

This position is contingent upon the availability of authorized funding. This is an academic year appointment. However, opportunities exist for an additional summer session appointment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

- Doctoral degree in the biological sciences.
- Scholarship, professional engagement, and expertise in physiology of vertebrates or closely related field.
- Commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching of a varied student population, including first-generation college students.
- Ability and enthusiasm to promote student success through mentorship, advising, research, service, and other high impact practices.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A potential candidate's consideration will be enhanced by providing evidence of:
- College teaching experience in the biological sciences.
- Post-doctoral research experience.
- A strong record of advancing success of all participants in educational or academic contexts.

HOW TO APPLY & DEADLINE:

A complete application must include:

1. An application letter of up to 500 words, specifically addressing the position description and qualifications.
2. A professional curriculum vitae.
3. The names and contact information of three references. (Three letters of recommendation will be required of finalists for the position.)
4. A teaching statement of up to 1700 words (excluding captions and references) that describes your teaching philosophy, teaching-related activities and accomplishments, and interest and plans for teaching at Stanislaus State. Your statement should also include specific details of your knowledge and understanding of the barriers some face in the pursuit of higher education and especially STEM fields, and your track…