Assistant Professor, Marine Invertebrate Zoology

California State University, Chico; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Long Beach invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences specializing in Marine Invertebrate Zoology. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, contribute to the core biology and marine biology curricula, and supervise student researchers.

The position requires a Ph.D. in marine biology, zoology, ecology, evolution, or related field, postdoctoral experience, and a demonstrated record of research productivity.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in marine biology, zoology, ecology, evolution, or a related field.
• Postdoctoral research experience.
• A record of research productivity commensurate with experience level.
• Demonstrated potential for effectiveness and excellence in teaching and related areas such as research, scholarly and creative activities, etc.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with a diverse student population, including low socioeconomic and first-generation students

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the core biology curriculum, core marine biology curriculum, courses in ecology and evolution, and/or other courses in their area of specialty. Teaching mode is at the discretion of the department. (Mode of instruction may include in-person, hybrid, online, and/or any combination thereof.)
• Contribute to our efforts to diversify the scientific workforce by effectively training students both inside and outside the classroom
• Develop and sustain an independent externally funded research program in marine invertebrate zoology that involves undergraduate and graduate (M.S.) students and leads to peer-reviewed publications with student co-authors
• Participate in service to the department, college, university, and community

Skills

Postdoctoral research experience

Record of research productivity

Teaching potential

Commitment to diversity in teaching

Education

Ph.D. in marine biology, zoology, ecology, evolution, or related field

Job description

California State University, Long Beach invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences specializing in Marine Invertebrate Zoology. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, contribute to the core biology and marine biology curricula, and supervise student researchers.

The position requires a Ph.D. in marine biology, zoology, ecology, evolution, or related field, postdoctoral experience, and a demonstrated record of research productivity.