Assistant Professor of Molecular Biology

Assistant Professor of Molecular Biology

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Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Monterey Bay
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Natural Sciences

The Department of Biology, Agriculture and Chemistry at California State University, Monterey Bay invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level to begin in Fall 2026. We seek applicants with a demonstrated commitment to teaching and research.

Teaching expectations will span the lower division molecular biology course with associated labs and electives in the upper division in the applicant’s area of expertise. The candidate must employ innovative teaching and learning techniques that engage diverse students through active learning, course-based research, and the appropriate use of technology.

The candidate will need to develop and maintain a research program that provides opportunities for undergraduates. To do so, the candidate must have plans to pursue and obtain extramural funding to support an active research program. The candidate must sustain scholarly research in biology leading to peer-reviewed publications and professional visibility. The successful candidate will collaborate with other faculty and members of professional outreach programs in the region.

• Ph.D. in Biology or related field by the time of appointment
• Commitment to and experience in teaching undergraduates
• Expertise in molecular biology
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Expertise in one of the following areas such as cell biology, development, physiology, or immunology
• Research and teaching interests and expertise that complement and strengthen those of existing faculty in the department
• Strong interest in teaching an introductory course in cellular and molecular biology, as well as upper division courses in area of expertise
• Interest in mentoring undergraduate students in research and/or internships using classic model systems
• Demonstrated experience with course and curriculum development
• Proven ability and desire to mentor and teach students from diverse cultural, ethnic, educational, and economic backgrounds
• Record of external funding and writing grant proposals
• Demonstrated leadership skills

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check (including a criminal records check).

The person holding this position will have a duty to report to the Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order EO 1095, EO 1096, and EO 1097 as a condition of employment.

The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

The incumbent is required to maintain confidentiality as outlined in the Department of Education’s Family Educational Rights and Privacy and California’s Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding sensitive student issues.

Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $7,500 to $7,917
* mo ($90,000 to $95,000 annual)

CSU Salary Schedule

* CSUMB provides pay scales representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, and CSU systemwide pay for comparable jobs.

CSUMB offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding health, dental & vision plans; a fee waiver education program; and membership in the California Public Employees…