Biology (Cellular Neuroscience), Assistant Professor

The California State University; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The California State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Cellular Neuroscience in the Biology Department at Cal Poly Pomona. Start date August 2027.

Teaching responsibilities include foundational biology courses and upper-level neuroscience offerings; research advising; ongoing scholarly activity. Minimum qualifications: PhD in Neuroscience or Biology, at least one year of postdoctoral experience, and potential to establish an undergraduate/master’s

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Biology, or related field from an accredited institution (degree must be conferred by the start date).
• At least one year of postdoctoral research experience as a postdoctoral researcher, faculty member at another institution, or in industry.
• Demonstrated potential to establish an active research program involving undergraduate and/or master’s students.
• Evidence of, or potential for, securing research funding.
• Prior teaching experience at the college or university level with inclusive teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Teaching responsibilities may include foundations of biology and upper-division or graduate courses within the candidate’s specialty.
• Contribute to curriculum development in neuroscience and related areas.
• Advise undergraduate and graduate research students.
• Participate in department, college, and university service.
• Engage in ongoing professional and scholarly activities.
• Display a commitment to student success and inclusion.

Skills

Mentoring

Curriculum development

Inclusive teaching

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Neuroscience, Biology, or related field

Job description

Biology (Cellular Neuroscience), Assistant Professor

Job No: 560369
Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure‑Track
Location: Pomona
Start: August 2027

Position description: The Biological Sciences Department at Cal Poly Pomona invites applications for one tenure‑track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Cellular Neuroscience.

Teaching and Service Expectations: Teaching responsibilities may include lower‑division undergraduate courses such as Foundations of Biology, upper‑division or graduate courses within the candidate’s specialty. The candidate will also be expected to contribute to curriculum development, advise students, and participate in department, college, and university service.

• Contribute to curriculum development in neuroscience and related areas.
• Advise undergraduate and graduate research students.
• Participate in department, college, and university service.
• Engage in ongoing professional and scholarly activities.
• Display a commitment to student success and inclusion.

Minimum requirements include:

• Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Biology, or a related field from an accredited institution (degree must be conferred by the start date).
• At least one year of postdoctoral research experience as a postdoctoral researcher, faculty member at another institution, or in industry.
• Demonstrated potential to establish an active research program involving undergraduate and/or master’s students.

Preferred/Desired qualifications:

• Evidence of, or potential for, securing research funding.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students in research.
• Prior teaching experience at the college or university level.
• Use of innovative and inclusive teaching practices that promote student engagement and success.

EEO Statement: This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Cal Poly Pomona provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin.