Assistant Professor in Physiology

The California State University; California, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybride; USD 108 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Department of Biological Sciences at San José State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Physiology starting August 2027. You will teach foundational and advanced physiology courses and mentor undergraduates and masters students while developing an independent research program.

Service to the department and university is also expected. We value equity, diversity, and inclusion and seek candidates who support inclusive teaching and scholarship.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physiology or a related discipline.
• Post-doctoral experience in physiology or a related field.
• Publication record reflective of the candidate’s professional experience and the potential to become an excellent teacher‑scholar.
• Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience.

Responsabilités

• Develop a research program and involve masters and undergraduate students in research.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in physiology, including Cell and Molecular Physiology, Systems Physiology, and related subjects.
• Contribute to curriculum development and teaching of courses to meet program needs.
• Participate in shared governance, department, college, and university committees and service.
• Organize all classes within the Canvas LMS and mentor a diverse student body.

Connaissances

Post-doctoral experience

Publication record

Diversity awareness

Formation

PhD in Physiology or related

Description du poste

Job no: 562713
Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: San José
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Natural Sciences, On-site (work in-person at business location)

School/Department Name: Biological Sciences

Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank as established by the CSU Salary Schedule . Anticipated hiring academic year annual salary range: $108,000 - $110,000

Faculty employee benefits are very competitive for the higher education sector. See the CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details about the CSU’s excellent benefits package.

Target Start Date: August 17, 2027

Application Deadline: November 14, 2026 (Applications accepted until filled or closed)

Position Description

The Department of Biological Sciences at San José State University is pleased to announce a search for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Physiology beginning in August 2027. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching foundational and advanced courses in physiology, which may include Cell Physiology, Systems Physiology lecture and lab, Toxicology, Endocrine Physiology, Advanced Human Anatomy, and service courses in both anatomy and physiology. Candidates will be expected to develop an independent research program and mentor both undergraduate and masters students in research experiences. The successful candidate will also contribute to department and institutional service activities.

The Department of Biological Sciences at San José State University is a team of dedicated teacher-scholars recognized for our commitment to excellent teaching, engaging students in research projects, and promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in Biology and in STEM disciplines, more broadly. We offer degrees in Biology with concentrations in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, and Systems Physiology as well as degrees in Ecology & Evolution and Marine Biology. The highest degree offered is the Master's. There are approximately 1300 undergraduate and 70 graduate students enrolled across our programs. Facilities include molecular and microbiology research and teaching labs (BSL2 capable), confocal laser microscopy and imaging, a flow cytometry facility, cell culture facilities, anatomy and physiology research and teaching labs, animal facilities for rodents and frogs, bioinformatics and general computing labs, greenhouses, a herbarium, plant growth chambers, and a variety of natural history museums.

The Department of Biological Sciences and San José State University value institutional excellence and are committed to advancing equity through research, teaching, and service. We enroll more than 40,000 students, many of whom are historically underserved; approximately 45% of our undergraduate students are first‑generation college students and 38% are Pell Grant recipients. In addition, we are both a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). SJSU aspires to create holistic learning environments that facilitate both individual and collective transformation. We seek teacher‑scholars who cultivate inclusive, empowering spaces for mutual learning, skill‑building, and knowledge exchange for all students. Our commitment to lifelong learning supports meaningful connections among faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the broader communities we serve.

We invite all applicants to include a Statement of Institutional Excellence (or incorporate it into your cover letter) to share how your lived and professional experiences will contribute to the SJSU community—particularly in relation to student success. A guide to writing this statement can be found at SJSU Institutional Excellence Statement Guidelines .

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Physiology or a related discipline
• Post-doctoral experience in physiology or a related field.
• Publication record reflective of the candidate’s professional experience and the potential to become an excellent teacher‑scholar.
• Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Priority will be given to candidates who possess one or more of the following:

• Experience in any field of physiology will be considered; however, experience in cell physiology or exercise physiology, toxicology, renal physiology, gastrointestinal physiology, respiratory physiology and/or anatomy is desirable.
• Evidence of undergraduate or graduate research student mentoring.
• Experience working with historically underserved students and demonstrated evidence of integrating pedagogical approaches that support the success of all students

Key Responsibilities

• Candidate is expected to develop a research program, publish in peer reviewed journals, pursue extramural research grants, and involve masters and undergraduate students in research.
• Candidate is expected to teach in courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level. At the undergraduate level, teaching duties will include one or more of the following courses: Cell and Molecular Physiology, Systems Physiology lecture and laboratory, Integrative Physiology, Advanced Human Anatomy, Introduction to Principles of Toxicology, and the frosh core biology series. At the graduate level, teaching duties will include: Physiology lecture or laboratory courses and courses on Scientific Communication.
• Candidate is expected to participate in curriculum development and teaching of other courses to meet the needs of the program and its diverse student population.
• The candidate will participate in shared governance, usually in department, college, and university committees and other service assignments.
• Faculty shall organize all their classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
• Candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience in understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity – in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation – through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.

Other Duties

Note that all San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, some faculty duties may lead to designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSAs are required to complete Clery Act training and to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution.

Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training as assigned and required based on their role (e.g., Data Security, FERPA, Preventing Discrimination and Harassment, Title IX, Health and Safety). The President may recommend or require compliance with safety measures that decrease the likelihood of COVID-19 transmission or illness and allows the core mission and activities of the campus to continue.

Conditional Offer

The work for this faculty position may only be performed in the State of California and requires establishing an on-campus presence. Employment is contingent upon US residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Satisfactory completion of background and reference checks (including criminal records and prior employment) are required. SJSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background and reference checks reveal disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background and reference checks may affect the continued employment of a current employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley — one of the most innovative regions in the world — San José State University is the founding campus of the 23‑campus California State University (CSU) system and the first public university in the West. Recognized as a leading transformative educational institution, San José State is an essential partner in the technological, economic, cultural, and social development of Silicon Valley, the Bay Area, and California. SJSU is a top-200 school nationally in research funding and second highest in research productivity in the CSU system. Cutting‑edge research, world‑class scholarship, student‑centered learning, diverse communities, and commitment to social justice, allow SJSU to provide life‑changing opportunities and advance the public good locally and globally.

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of Age, Ancestry, Caste, Color, Disability, Ethnicity, Gender, Gender Expression, Gender Identity, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Military Status, Nationality, Race, Religion, Religious Creed, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Sex Stereotype, and Veteran Status. This policy applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and staff as well as University programs and activities. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Campus Security and Fire Safety Notification

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf . The ASR contains the current security and safety‑related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email at [e-mail].

Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is available at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf . The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within SJSU on‑campus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone at 408-795-5600 or by email at [e-mail].

Advertised: Oct 13 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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