Department of Biology - Assistant Professor

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.

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

• 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

• 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 

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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.

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:

Dr. Laura Newcomb

LNewcomb@csusb.edu

(909) 537-5542 

Dr. Jeremy Dodsworth

jdodsworth@csusb.edu

909 537-7396

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