Assistant Teaching Professor - Marine Biology

UC San Diego Academic Jobs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,800 - 139,100; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Academic Jobs is seeking a full-time Assistant Professor of Teaching. The role focuses on marine biology and includes leading courses in microbiology and genomics, engaging in undergraduate mentoring, and contributing to professional scholarly activities.

Ideal candidates must hold a Ph.D. in relevant fields and possess strong teaching experience. The position offers competitive salaries ranging from $119,300 to $139,100 annually and will involve responsibilities over three quarters of the academic year.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a Ph.D. or advancement to candidacy in a related discipline.
• Ability to lead courses in marine microbiology and developmental biology is required.
• Experience with teaching core and advanced lecture/lab courses is essential.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching in the marine biology curriculum.
• Engage in mentoring and advising undergraduates.
• Participate in meaningful professional and scholarly activities.

Skills

Teaching experience in marine systems

Expertise in microbiology

Knowledge of bioinformatics

Data science skills

Ability to teach advanced laboratory courses

Education

Ph.D. in oceanography, marine biology, or related field

Job description

Position Overview

Position title: Assistant Professor of Teaching - Academic Year

Salary range: $119,300-$139,100 (based on UC Academic salary scales). The base salary range from the salary table is $80,800-$104,700. Off‑scale salaries and other components of pay may be offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

Application Window:

• Open date: June 26, 2026
• Next review date: Thursday, Sep 10, 2026 at 11:59pm Pacific Time
• Final date: Wednesday, Jun 23, 2027 at 11:59pm Pacific Time

Applications will continue to be accepted until the final date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position Description

The Department of Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) and the Marine Biology Program (MB) invite applications for a full‑time Assistant Professor of Teaching with the potential to achieve security of employment (equivalent to tenure). We seek candidates with expertise and teaching experience in marine systems including microbiology, cell biology, developmental biology, genomics, bioinformatics, and data science.

Approximately 200 principal investigators at SIO work to protect the planet by researching oceans, Earth, and atmosphere. Our marine biology undergraduate program develops an understanding of marine organisms and the physical and biological processes that affect them.

Successful candidates will be expected to:

• Contribute to teaching in the major curriculum and provide teaching leadership within the department;
• Engage in service within SIO and UC San Diego, including mentoring and advising undergraduates;
• Engage in meaningful professional and/or scholarly activity, including pedagogical or discipline‑based research.

Professors of Teaching are full‑time UC San Diego Senate faculty who are expected to teach a total of 24 units over the three quarters of the academic year (most courses are four units taught over a ten‑week quarter). In addition to teaching excellence, they are expected to engage in professional activities and services related to the pedagogical mission of the SIO Department, the Marine Biology Program, and the University.

Candidates should demonstrate the ability to teach core and advanced lecture and/or laboratory courses in the marine biology major, with particular interest in leading courses in marine microbiology, cell biology, genomics, bioinformatics, and/or developmental biology.

Applications will be evaluated on vision and plans for teaching of truly exceptional quality, professional achievement, and service, including contributions to instruction‑related, extracurricular, and outreach activities. Candidates are encouraged to integrate UC San Diego’s Principles of Community.

Basic Qualifications

• A Ph.D. (or advancement to candidacy) in oceanography, marine biology, microbiology, cell biology, developmental biology, bioinformatics, genomics, data science, or a related discipline.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated CV.
• Cover Letter.
• Statement of Teaching – 1–2 pages describing teaching philosophy, approach to pedagogy, benefits to the undergraduate community, student learning evaluation.
• Misc/Additional (Optional).

Reference Requirements:

• Three letters of reference required.

Apply at https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04509

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all of its university‑controlled properties.

In compliance with mandatory background checks, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

Misconduct means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.

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Job Location

San Diego, CA