Tenure-Track Microbiology Professor: Mentoring Undergrads

CSU; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition fee waiver

Health insurance

Job summary

California State University, Chico invites applications for an Assistant Tenure-Track Professor of Biology, specializing in Microbiology, with start in Fall 2027. The department seeks candidates committed to undergraduate teaching excellence and mentoring undergraduate and Master’s level students in research.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience; anticipated hiring range is $78,000–$90,000 per year. Initial review date: 10/19/2026.

Qualifications

• PhD in Microbiology or a related field is required and must be conferred by start date.
• Strong commitment to undergraduate teaching excellence and mentoring of undergraduate and Master’s students.
• Demonstrated ability or potential to establish externally funded research.
• Record of publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Teach 10–14 class hours per week, including laboratories and lectures in microbiology topics.
• Develop an externally-funded research program involving undergrad and Master’s students.
• Engage in service activities and academic advising for microbiology majors and related programs.
• Contribute to the department’s teaching, scholarship, and service missions.

Skills

Undergraduate teaching

Mentoring undergraduates

Publish research

External funding potential

Education

PhD in Microbiology or related field

Job description

California State University, Chico invites applications for an Assistant Tenure-Track Professor of Biology, specializing in Microbiology, with start in Fall 2027. The department seeks candidates committed to undergraduate teaching excellence and mentoring undergraduate and Master’s level students in research.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience; anticipated hiring range is $78,000–$90,000 per year. Initial review date: 10/19/2026.