Department of Biology - Assistant Professor

Department of Biology - Assistant Professor

California State University, San Bernardino

Job no: 560867

Work type: Instructional Faculty - Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Southern California|San Bernardino - San Bernardino Campus

Categories: Bargaining Unit|Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association,Appointment Type|Tenured/Tenure-Track,Time Basis|Full Time,Job Search Category/Discipline|Faculty - Natural Sciences

The Department of Biology at California State University San Bernardino invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Biology with research expertise in medical microbiology and immunology, to begin August 2027. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to inclusive teaching, student success, and research with undergraduates and M.S. students. The successful candidate will develop an independent research program, as well as design and teach lecture and laboratory courses in subjects such as medical microbiology, immunology, microbiology, and related courses.

California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is a preeminent center of intellectual and cultural activity in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. Opened in 1965 and set at the foothills of the beautiful San Bernardino mountains, the university serves approximately 19,000 students. CSUSB is a federally recognized minority-serving and Hispanic-serving institution that reflects the dynamic diversity of the region and has the most diverse student population of any university in the Inland Empire: 74 percent of its students are members of underrepresented groups, 80 percent are first-generation, and 56 percent are Pell eligible. For more information on the campus, please visit the CSUSB website.

CSUSB employs 467 full-time faculty and offers 48 undergraduate, 35 graduate, and one doctoral degree programs and 14 academic programs with national accreditation. At CSUSB, diversity, equity and inclusion are values central to our mission. We recognize that diversity and inclusion in all its forms are necessary for our institutional success. By fully leveraging our diverse experiences, backgrounds and insights, we inspire innovation, challenge the status quo and create better outcomes for our students and community. As part of CSUSB's commitment to hire, develop and retain a diverse faculty, we offer a variety of networking, mentoring and development programs for our junior faculty. We are committed to building and sustaining a CSUSB community that is supportive and inclusive of all individuals. Qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings and/or who demonstrate a commitment to serving diverse student populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

JOB SUMMARY

The Department of Biology at California State University San Bernardino invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Biology with research expertise in medical microbiology and immunology, to begin August 2027.

CSUSB is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution and is committed to building a faculty with a wide range of experience and viewpoints. Applicants with a commitment to serving our student population in a fair fashion that is engaging for all are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Department of Biology is committed to student success and seeks a colleague who will employ evidence-based methodologies to promote fairness to all and strives to continually improve learning outcomes in the classroom. The successful candidate will develop an independent research program, as well as design and teach lecture and laboratory courses in subjects such as medical microbiology, immunology, microbiology, and related courses. We expect opportunities to develop and teach upper division courses in the candidate's area of expertise.

The successful candidate will be expected to apply for extramural funding, conduct and publish research in medical microbiology and immunology, and employ laboratory and/or field research involving undergraduate and Master's students. In addition, the successful candidate will contribute to service and shared governance to the department, college, and university. Furthermore, the successful candidate will participate in the development of a pre-Clinical Laboratory Science certificate program. Candidates must have a Ph. D. in biology or a related field; postdoctoral experience is highly desired.

TYPICAL ACTIVITIES

The successful candidate will develop an independent research program, as well as design and teach lecture and laboratory courses in subjects such as medical microbiology, immunology, microbiology, and related courses. We expect opportunities to develop and teach upper division courses in the candidate's area of expertise. The successful candidate will also be expected to apply for extramural funding, conduct and publish research in medical microbiology and immunology, and employ laboratory and/or field research involving undergraduate and Master's students. In addition, the successful candidate will contribute to service and shared governance to the department, college, and university. Furthermore, the successful candidate will participate in the development of a pre-Clinical Laboratory Science certificate program. Candidates must have a Ph. D. in biology or a related field; postdoctoral experience is highly desired.

Qualified candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population and to working effectively with faculty, staff and students across a wide range of disciplines

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A Ph. D. (or equivalent) in biology or related field is required by time of appointment
• Publication record in medical microbiology and/or immunology
• Experimental expertise applicable to undergraduate and Master's level research in medical microbiology and immunology

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Postdoctoral experience
• University-level instructional experience in medical microbiology and/or immunology
• Potential for developing an externally funded research program
• Experience mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students in research

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.

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with CSUSB. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: CSUSB cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.

Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that CSUSB has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to CSUSB or individuals in the university community.

For health and well-being, CSUSB is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Biology has 15 tenure-track/tenured faculty with a variety of research interests, as well as lecturers and technicians who provide essential support. The department offers undergraduate and graduate programs. The department has facilities for 3D printing, fluorescence microscopy, cell culture and stem cell research, animal care, and plant growth. The CSUSB herbarium hosts a small collection (about 4,000 specimens) of mostly local flora. In addition, the department has access to the College of Natural Science's Electron Microscope and Image Analysis Center (EMIAC).

To find out more about the Department of Biology, please visit https://www.csusb.edu/biology

For more information regarding the position, please contact:

Search Committee Chair

Dr. Laura Newcomb

LNewcomb@csusb.edu

(909) 537-5542

Department Chair

Dr. Jeremy Dodsworth

jdodsworth@csusb.edu

909 537-7396

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit:

1. Curriculum vitae
2. Cover letter. This must include specific examples of how your background and your educational and/or professional experiences have prepared you for working with the student population at California State University, San Bernardino. (limit 2 pages)
3. Statement of teaching interests and philosophy. (limit 2 pages)
4. Statement of research experiences and future plans (limit 2 pages)
5. Unofficial copies of all postsecondary degree transcripts (official transcripts may be required prior to appointment)
6. A list of three referees (names, titles, telephone numbers, and email addresses) whom we may contact to obtain confidential letters of recommendation (letters of recommendation are not required at this time)

Formal review of applications will begin October 1st, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

If you are interested in this opportunity, we invite you to apply by using this CSU Recruit Hyperlink at:

https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/873/gateway/Default.aspx?c=apply&sJobIDs=560867&SourceTypeID=803&sLanguage=en-us&lApplicationSubSourceID=11248

H-1B employment: CSUSB is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the
$100,000 fee established by the "Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers" issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.

CA Resident Requirement: The California State University (CSU) system is a network of twenty-three public universities providing access to a quality education through the support of California taxpayers. Part of CSU's mission is to prepare educated, responsible individuals to contribute to California's schools, economy, culture and future. As an agency of the State of California, the CSU's business operations almost exclusively reside within California. As of the effective date of this policy, hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California is prohibited. Exceptions to this prohibition are limited to approved purposes for conducting CSU
business in a region outside of California. Out-of-state employment creates various legal and tax liabilities that the CSU must seriously consider when extending employment to individuals residing outside the state. For more information and the full policy, go to https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/10899725/latest/

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Assistant Professor (Range 3) - $6,221 - $13,224

Associate Professor (Range 4) - $6,825 - $14,523

Professor (Range 5) - $8,593 - $15,211

CSU Salary Schedule: https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/compensation/Pages/salary-schedule.aspx

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

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.

In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission, California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. We will create, promote, and maintain activities and programs that further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values that discourage intolerance and discrimination.

This position may be "Designated" under California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This would require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within 6 months of assuming office and every 2 years thereafter. Visit the Human Resources Conflict of Interest webpage link for

additional information:
https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/current-employees/employee-relations/conflict-interes

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