Tenure-Track Bird & Mammal Biologist: Curator & Educator

California State University, Chico; California; On-site; USD 83,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Northridge (CSUN) invites applications for an tenure-track Assistant Professor in Biology focusing on birds or mammals, with an emphasis on extant taxa and potential to curate the Bird or Mammal collections. The candidate will teach introductory biology and upper-division courses with field components, guiding undergraduates and graduates in authentic research.

The position requires a commitment to equity and inclusion, weekly office hours, and service to the

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 hire time.
• Experience teaching college/university-level, in-person.
• Ability to teach upper-division avian ecology or mammalogy with lab/field components.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in research.
• Strong publication record with first-authored papers.
• Record of acquiring extramural research funds.
• Research on extant birds or mammals, excluding humans/model organisms.
• Museum collections experience with birds or mammals.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses for majors including BIOL 106 and specialty courses with lab and field components.
• Maintain office hours weekly and participate in faculty meetings.
• Contribute to assessment of student learning and department/school service.
• Engage in collaborative research with students and other institutions.

Skills

Teaching experience

Mentoring students

Grant writing

Birds and mammals research

Collaboration with external agencies

Education

Ph.D. in Biology or related field

Postdoctoral research experience or equivalent

Tools

Museum collections experience

Job description

California State University, Northridge (CSUN) invites applications for an tenure-track Assistant Professor in Biology focusing on birds or mammals, with an emphasis on extant taxa and potential to curate the Bird or Mammal collections. The candidate will teach introductory biology and upper-division courses with field components, guiding undergraduates and graduates in authentic research.

The position requires a commitment to equity and inclusion, weekly office hours, and service to the