Job Description

DUTIES:

The successful candidate will teach introductory and upper division biology courses in areas such as cell and molecular biology, development, neurobiology, or related fields and will receive mentorship in effectively adopting evidence-based pedagogies and strategies to enhance student success. The successful candidate will mentor undergraduate research projects and will contribute to activities serving the Department, College, University, and external community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

An earned Ph.D. in Molecular/Cellular Biology or closely related field. ABD candidates will be considered, as long as conferral is received by the hire date.
Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and a commitment to exploring the use of evidence-based, student-centered instructional practices.
In addition, candidates must be able to communicate effectively and work cooperatively in an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community that serves the students of the region.
DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preference will be given to candidates with the demonstrated ability to mentor active undergraduate research projects.
Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated intercultural competence in teaching, research, and/or service.
The University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with undergraduates from various backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for underrepresented groups.
Additionally, experience with modern neurobiology and computational approaches and the ability to incorporate these into undergraduate research training and courses is desired.
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $7,834- $8,474 per month

CSU Classification Salary Range: $6,221- $13,224 per month

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the CSUSM Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

Cover letter
Curriculum vitae that notes teaching experience
A statement of teaching philosophy (up to two pages)
A description of research accomplishments as well as plans for future research involving CSUSM students (up to 3 pages)
Three professional references for contact by the system