Assistant Professor, Biology (Cell Biologist) at California State University at Dominguez Hills in Carson, California
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Job Description:
Job no: 542808
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Dominguez Hills
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Natural Sciences, On-site (work in-person at business location)
Assistant Professor, Cell Biologist
Department of Biology
College of Natural & Behavioral Sciences
Position Description
The Department of Biology at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) invites applications for a Tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor (Academic Year) with the appointment starting in Fall 2025.
At CSUDH, we celebrate and respect diversity in all forms that include every race, religion, gender, ethnicity, veterans, people with varied abilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. CSUDH is seeking applications from candidates who can demonstrate experience in teaching and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to the University's mission, vision, and core values.
For more information: Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
The Position
We are seeking a faculty member capable of teaching, mentoring, and conducting research with undergraduate and Master's students from diverse backgrounds. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active, extramurally funded research program that leads to peer-reviewed publications. The faculty member will be expected to serve the university and the community.
We seek a teacher and scholar focusing on cellular processes, which could include cell biology, human physiology, toxicology or other related fields. The candidate must be able to teach an upper division course in an array of classes such as Cell Biology, Immunology or Endocrinology along with other upper division and graduate-level courses (potentially including new courses) in their specialty, as well as lower division and general education (non-major) classes. The successful candidate will receive startup funds and lab space to establish their research program. Preference will be given to applicants with a record of excellence in supportingstudents who identify with historically minoritized groups in learning, including using evidence-based pedagogical techniques and mentoring practices.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant postdoctoral experience
- A successful track record of mentoring students from diverse backgrounds
- A record of teaching students from diverse age, socioeconomic, cultural and academic backgrounds.
How to Apply
A completed on-line application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply, please visit CSUDH career-opportunities.
Application Deadline Date:
The position is open until filled. Review of applications will begin in October 11, 2024. For full consideration, please submit your completed application with the required materials no later than October 10, 2024:
*Given CSUDH's commitment to diversity and inclusion for all students, faculty, staff, and administrators, describe your individual commitment and experiences in advancing diversity and inclusion and how they relate to your future teaching and research.
**This position requires three letters of recommendation (LORs). Please do not upload your LORs with your application. Your list of references will be notified at the appropriate time during the search process. They will receive a request via email along with information on uploading the LOR. You will be able to verify that each letter has been received by CSUDH by logging back into your applicant portal.
***For finalist with International transcripts, a United States Equivalency certification will be required.
A United States (US) Equivalency certification is required for earned/awarded/conferred foreign terminal degrees, which is from a foreign Academic Institution for foreign studies. The US Equivalency certification is used to validate foreign studies from an academic credential evaluation agency and is evaluated on foreign studies and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States. The certification must translate the information in English, and confirm that your highest terminal degree is US Equivalent to a US terminal degree (i.e., Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate's, Doctor's of Philosophy). The certification can be emailed to
facultyaffairs@csudh.edu
or mailed directly to the office of Faculty Affairs and Development, 1000 East Victoria Street, WH-368, Carson, CA 90747.
If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:
Dr. HK Choi
Search Committee Chair
California State University Dominguez Hills
1000 East Victoria Street, SCI 214
Carson, CA 90747
Department of Biology
For more information: https://www.csudh.edu/biology/
Additional Information
The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary range is $6,221 to $13,224 per month (12 monthly payments per academic year); The anticipated hiring salary is $7,100 to $7,263 per month. This position will be commensurate with experience and current CSUDH faculty salaries in the academic department/discipline. Faculty salaries are subject to budgetary authorization and any California State University System faculty contract increases. Summer research grants, moving expenses, start‐up funds, and a reduced teaching load may be available.
An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available that includes: health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner and dependent fee‐waiver; access to campus child‐care; and a defined‐benefit retirement through the state system along with optional tax sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, please visit: https://www.csudh.edu/hr/benefits/.
Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
The California State University (CSU) is committed to safeguarding the health and well-being of our students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the communities we serve, as well as maintaining higher education access and attainment for our students, as such, we embrace a comprehensive strategy designed to reduce the likelihood of transmission of the COVID-19 virus. The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. The systemwide policy can be found at CSU Vaccination Policy and any questions you have may be submitted to hrm@csudh.edu.
Mandated Reporter Per CANRA
The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.
Closing Statement
CSUDH is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.
For more information: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources' Office (310) 243-3771.
Clery Act crime statistics for CSUDH are available at Campus Security Report (Clery), or by calling University Police at (310) 243-3639.
Upon appointment, all candidates must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.
The California State University is Smoke and Tobacco Free. Smoking, Vaping and other Tobacco use are Not Permitted anywhere on University property. Education Code 42356, CCR Title 5, Article 9.
For more information see: Smoke & Tobacco-Free
Advertised: 09 Sep 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled
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