Tenure Track Position - Physiology

Opt For Healthy Living; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 97,788 - 107,628; Full time

Job summary

Opt For Healthy Living at California Polytechnic State University is seeking a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in physiology, with responsibilities in teaching and research. The position offers a competitive salary range of $97,788 - $107,628, depending on experience. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. and a commitment to excellence in undergraduate education.

Responsibilities include teaching biology courses, mentoring student research programs, and contributing to the department's research activities.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biology, Physiology or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching.
• Evidence of high-quality teaching and research with students.

Responsibilities

• Excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate biology courses.
• Implement a student-centered research program.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research.

Skills

Teaching effectiveness

Commitment to student-centered learning

Research productivity

Ability to work with diverse populations

Education

Ph.D. in Biology or related field

Job description

Job Summary

The Biological Sciences Department in the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking a full‑time, academic‑year tenure‑track position in physiology, with appointment beginning approximately August 12, 2027. The position is for the rank of Assistant Professor; a higher rank may be considered in an exceptional circumstance. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience, with the anticipated Assistant Professor hiring range being $97,788 - $107,628.

Responsibilities

Excellence in teaching, an active program in research and scholarship, and departmental service are expected. Candidates must be committed to high‑quality undergraduate and graduate education and be enthusiastic about teaching a variety of biology courses, including non‑major and large‑enrollment offerings. The successful candidate will also implement a student‑centered research program that involves both undergraduate and graduate (master’s) students. Faculty typically teach 2‑3 lectures and/or lab courses per term, with the opportunity to reduce teaching load through student research mentoring and securing extramural research funding. Teaching assignments may include courses at all levels (introductory, upper division, graduate) in the biological sciences for both majors and non‑majors, with particular needs for instruction in human anatomy and physiology courses, introductory biology courses, and upper‑division physiology courses.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biology, Physiology or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to student‑centered learning and teaching.
• Evidence of (or potential for) high‑quality teaching and research with students.
• Evidence of (or potential for) scholarly productivity.
• Evidence of (or potential for) promoting the well‑being and advancement of students, colleagues, and the department.
• Ability to work with a diverse population fostering a respectful, collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and commitment to excellence in teaching undergraduate biology at the university level.
• Expertise in physiology in an area compatible with or broadening the department’s research activities.
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness in lower‑division labs or lectures.
• Ability to establish and maintain a research program that is feasible at Cal Poly, a primarily undergraduate institution.
• Experience supervising student research and master’s theses.

Special Conditions

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. The University complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209, and other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws. Cal Poly prohibits discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.