Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences, Physiologist

The California State University; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences, Physiologist. The position emphasizes teaching, research productivity, and service within a diverse student population at Long Beach.

The department seeks candidates with a demonstrated ability to establish a student-focused laboratory program, mentor undergraduates and graduate students, and contribute to equity and inclusion across the campus.

Qualifications

• Research experience in physiological sciences.
• A record of research productivity commensurate with experience level.
• Demonstrated commitment to effective teaching of physiology courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with a diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach courses in physiology for undergrad and graduate levels with mode of instruction at department discretion.
• Contribute to diversifying the scientific workforce by training students inside and outside the classroom.
• Develop and sustain an externally funded laboratory-based research program involving undergraduate and graduate students with publications and conference presentations.
• Participate in service to department, college, university, and community.

Skills

Research experience

Teaching experience

Diversity and inclusion

Mentoring

Job description

Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences, Physiologist

Job no: 561756
Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Long Beach
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Natural Sciences

California State University, Long Beach ( CSULB ) is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). CSULB earned the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2023, joining a distinctive group of colleges and universities who have been recognized for its commitment to Latine/x student success. CSULB is committed to serving diverse students and has established and actively supports the Black Excellence Collegium, dedicated to promoting Black excellence and advancing Black Student Success, and El Concilio for Latinx Success at the Beach, whose mission is to build capacity and promote inclusive serving across initiatives and efforts for the benefit of all students. The President’s Equity and Change Commission is dedicated to achieving inclusive excellence in our community and culture and throughout the university. CSULB’s Beach 2030 University Action Plans prioritize engaging all students; expanding access to higher education; promoting intellectual achievement; building community; and cultivating resilience.

• Research experience in physiological sciences
• A record of research productivity commensurate with experience level
• Demonstrated commitment to effective teaching of physiology courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including low socioeconomic and first-generation students

Preferred Qualifications

• At least two years of postdoctoral research experience
• Research experience in physiological sciences in topics that may broadly include: integrative physiology, systems physiology, molecular or cellular level physiology, behavioral physiology, or ecological physiology
• Demonstrated potential for establishing externally funded student-focused laboratory-based research program that does not rely extensively on the use of a vivarium
• Teaching experience at the college level, especially in physiological sciences
• Experience in/commitment to incorporating pedagogical best practices to create equitable courses that promote student learning
• Demonstrated interest in increasing the participation of CSULB students in STEM fields through teaching and mentoring
• Experience in working with and supporting student populations similar to the diverse CSULB student body
• Experience effectively mentoring students in research settings

Duties

• Develop and teach courses in physiology (human, mammalian, and comparative, for majors or non-majors), and/or senior-level and graduate-level physiology classes that are aligned with discipline expertise. 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, including the research laboratory
• Develop and sustain an independent, externally funded laboratory-based research program in physiological sciences, that involves undergraduate and graduate (M.S.) students and leads to conference presentations and peer-reviewed publications with student co-authors
• Participate in service to the department, college, university, profession, and community

CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University’s strong commitment to the academic success of all of our students, including students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions.CSULB seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the People of California, specifically in the Greater Los Angeles and Orange County areas, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students a rich variety of expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

About Our College

The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics is a center of scientific learning in Long Beach offering excellent educational opportunities. Our student-centered instructional and research environment fosters equity, diversity, and access; mentors students for lifelong success by elevating character, skills, and mindset; creates scientific knowledge through research; and promotes science and mathematics in our community.

The College's mission is to educate the next diverse generation of scientists and mathematicians, as well as a science-literate citizenry, through inclusive teaching and research programs.

About Our Department

The Department of Biological Sciences is dedicated to ensuring that our highly diverse graduates are prepared for future success by offering a welcoming and challenging education that includes a rigorous curriculum with high-quality research opportunities. Our students learn to think like scientists, using concept-based knowledge, rather than mastering facts. We value teaching and research as essential components of education. Our graduate and undergraduate students engage in research mentored by nearly 30 tenured/tenure-track faculty, leading to diverse career outcomes, such as health professions, academia, teaching, industry, and government agencies.

We have a strong record of graduating underrepresented and underserved students; at CSULB these efforts are supported by an extensive array of federal and state grants to support training of undergraduate and graduate students for research careers including scholarships, fellowships and UROP. ( https://www.csulb.edu/office-of-research-and-economic-development/student-research-opportunities ). Research facilities include a dedicated research laboratory space with hood, and extensive shared molecular, imaging, and computational instrumentation to set up a laboratory-based, student focused research program. ( http://web.csulb.edu/colleges/cnsm/research/instruments/ ). Use of department biological collections, field vehicles/boats, marine facilities, and a greenhouse is also available.

Information on excellent benefits package available to CSULB faculty is located here: CSU Employee Benefits

A background check (including a criminal records check and telephone reference check with most recent employer) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

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 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

Pursuant to the CSU Out of State Employment Policy, hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California is prohibited effective January 1, 2022. By prohibiting employment outside of California, the CSU also prohibits hiring and retaining employees working permanently from a business location outside of the United States. Exceptions to the Policy are limited to approved and documented purposes for conducting CSU business outside of California.

All employees who assign and/or oversee work are responsible for ensuring that compliant work controls and procedures consistent with Federal, State and local regulations and University policies are implemented and maintained to provide for the protection of individuals and to safeguard the environment.Everyone is expected to comply with applicable Environmental Health and Safety regulations and University policies, programs and procedures. For more information, the systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/18172024/latest/ and questions may be sent to [e-mail] .

All university program and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Consistent with CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy, as well as state and federal law, CSULB provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. To access CSULB’s full statement on Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment, please visit Equity and Compliance

Advertised: Sep 15 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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