Assistant Professor in Cell or Molecular Biology

University of California San Francisco; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Research funding support

Faculty mentoring programs

Job summary

University of California San Francisco invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Cell or Molecular Biology in the Department of Biological Science. The candidate will develop an active, externally funded research program engaging undergraduates and Master’s students, and teach introductory and advanced courses in the candidate’s area.

Responsibilities include mentoring students, serving on committees, and contributing to the broader university community.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a relevant discipline and an accredited university.
• Postdoctoral experience with externally funded program.
• Commitment to student-centered, active learning and inclusive teaching.
• Ability to mentor a diverse campus population.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active and externally funded research program involving undergraduates and Master’s students.
• Teach Introductory Cell and Molecular Biology and upper-division/graduate courses in area of expertise.
• Advise students, serve on committees, and contribute to department and university communities.
• Support diversity and student success initiatives.

Skills

Cell and Molecular Biology

Teaching and mentoring

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Biological Science or related

Job description

Assistant Professor in Cell or Molecular Biology

Department of Biological Science

Position

The Department of Biological Science seeks a candidate with a strong research background in any area of Cell or Molecular Biology, including, but not limited to, virology, plant molecular biology, or cancer biology, and clear potential for excellence in teaching and mentoring. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active and externally funded research program that involves undergraduate and master’s students. Teaching responsibilities will include Introductory Cell and Molecular Biology, in addition to upper-division and graduate-level courses in the candidate's area of expertise. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to and participate in the life and development of the department, advise students, serve on committees, and participate in the broader university and disciplinary communities. Preference will be given to candidates with relevant prior teaching experience using student-centered learning approaches and a demonstrated ability to support the success of a diverse student population, including first-generation and historically underserved students. The Department of Biological Science is committed to excellence in teaching in our classrooms and in our research laboratories and values faculty research as scholarship and as a means to engage and train students.

Required Qualifications

• A strong background in Cell and Molecular Biology and a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline from an accredited university;
• Relevant postdoctoral experience that demonstrates the ability to develop an externally funded, independent research program in an area of Cell or Molecular Biology that involves undergraduate and Master’s students;
• A strong commitment to and demonstrated potential for effective teaching using student-centered, active learning, and inquiry-based approaches. Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate-level cell and molecular biology lecture and laboratory courses;
• The ability to communicate with and effectively mentor an ethnically and culturally diverse campus population.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years postdoctoral experience