Tenure-Track Avian & Mammal Biologist (Collections Curator)

California State University, Northridge; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Northridge (CSUN) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Biology with a focus on birds or mammals.

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching introductory biology for majors and advanced courses such as Avian Ecology or Mammalogy with lab and field components, while leading an independent research program and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biology or closely related field from an accredited institution.
• At least one year of postdoctoral research experience or one year as an assistant professor or museum curator by the time of hire.
• Experience in college or university-level, in-person teaching.
• Ability to teach upper division courses in avian ecology or mammalogy with lab and field components.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in research.
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals, including first-authored papers.
• Record of acquiring extramural research funds to support the candidate's research.
• Research experience focused on extant birds or mammals, excluding humans and traditional model organisms.
• Research experience that is at least partly collections-based.
• Museum collections experience with bird or mammal specimens.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in introductory biology for majors and in the candidate's specialty with lab and field components.
• Maintain regular office hours and participate in faculty meetings.
• Contribute to assessment of student learning and departmental service.
• Engage in scholarly activity and seek external funding.
• Collaborate with other faculty and agencies to enhance the vertebrate collections.

Skills

Teaching experience

Mentoring students

Research planning

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in Biology or closely related field

Job description

California State University, Northridge (CSUN) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Biology with a focus on birds or mammals.

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching introductory biology for majors and advanced courses such as Avian Ecology or Mammalogy with lab and field components, while leading an independent research program and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.