Assistant Professor of Biology- Plant Organismal Biology

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 organismal plant biology with an emphasis on structure and function to begin August 2024. CSUSB is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive faculty. Applicants with a commitment to serving a diverse student population in an equitable and inclusive fashion are strongly encouraged to apply, including women and members of historically underrepresented groups.

The Department of Biology is committed to student success and seeks a colleague who will employ evidence-based methodologies to promote equity and improve learning outcomes in diverse classrooms. The successful candidate will develop an independent research program, as well as design and teach lecture and laboratory courses in subjects like comparative plant morphology, plant physiology, local flora, plant biology and diversity, or plant development. 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 organismal plant biology with an emphasis on structure and function, applying 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. Moreover, the successful candidate will preferably take over the role of the CSUSB herbarium curator. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in biology or related field; postdoctoral experience is highly desired.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in biology or related field is required by time of appointment Publication record in plant biology Experimental expertise applicable to undergraduate and Master’s level research in organismal plant biology

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Postdoctoral experience University-level instructional experience in plant biology Potential for developing an externally funded research program Experience mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students in research Experience working with students from historically underrepresented groups

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit:

1. Curriculum vitae

2. Cover letter (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 required prior to appointment)

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)

Diversity statement, which may include your interpretation of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and must include specific examples of how your background and your educational and/or professional experiences have prepared you for working with a diverse student population at California State University San Bernardino (limit 1,000 words).

Applications received by September 8, 2023, will receive priority consideration. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Applicants must apply through CSU Recruit at: https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/873/gateway/Default.aspx?c=ap….  

Salary is commensurate with experience.

For more information regarding the position, please contact the search committee chair (Dr. David Rhoads, (909) 537-5577, drhoads@csusb.edu) or the department chair (Dr. Jeremy Dodsworth, (909) 537-7396, jdodsworth@csusb.edu)

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Biology has 17 tenure-track/tenured faculty with a variety of research interests, as well as lecturers and technicians who provide pivotal support. The department offers undergraduate and graduate programs. The department has facilities for 3D printing, 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.

INSTITUTIONAL OVERVIEW

California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is located in the Inland Empire, 60 miles east of Los Angeles and operates a satellite campus in Palm Desert located in the Coachella Valley. CSUSB serves approximately 20,000 students, of which 81% are first-generation college students, and graduates about 5,000 students annually. As a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), CSUSB reflects the dynamic diversity of the region and has one of the most diverse student populations of any university in the Inland Empire, and the second highest Hispanic enrollment of all public universities in California. CSUSB employs 1123 tenured/ tenure-track faculty and offers 61 undergraduate, 49 graduate, and one doctoral degree programs, including 13 academic programs with national accreditation.

At CSUSB, diversity, equity and inclusion are values central to our mission. We recognize that diversity in all its forms is necessary for our institutional success. By 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. CSUSB has received the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, which recognizes CSUSB’s ongoing commitment to service-learning, a high-impact practice that combines classroom instruction with meaningful volunteer service and correlates strongly to student success. CSUSB’s strategic plan is available at https://www.csusb.edu/strategic-plan.

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.

California State University, San Bernardino is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096)

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-relati…