Job Details

Assistant Professor of Evolutionary Biology and Population Genetics

Faculty Classification: AY
Faculty Status: Tenure-Track
Status: Open Until Filled
Department Name: Biology & Chemistry
Degree/Program: B.S. Biology
Job Number: FAC2019-335
Priority Screening Date: 01/20/2020
Recruitment Status: Apply now! Priority screening date is January 20, 2020.

Position Description:
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The Department of Biology and Chemistry in the College of Science at California State University, Monterey Bay seeks an evolutionary biologist with expertise in population genetics and strong computational skills to fill a tenure track assistant professor position. The applicant should be a dedicated teacher capable of successfully involving undergraduates in research. The successful candidate will work with other faculty to develop undergraduate curricula, professional outreach programs, and extramural research or programmatic funding. Additional information on the College and Biology Department can be found at https://csumb.edu/biologychemistry/biology-bs, the university and its vision at about.csumb.edu/vision-statement, and our exceptional undergraduate research program at uroc.csumb.edu.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach upper division evolutionary biology & population genetics
• Develop and teach upper division advanced evolutionary biology course (e.g. bioinformatics, systems biology, molecular ecology or a new upper division course in genomics or other computationally intensive branch of biology)
• Develop and maintain a research program that provides opportunities for undergraduates
• Occasionally teach genetics or help with lower division instruction
• Contribute to the development of this growing department

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in biology or related field by the time of appointment
• Expertise in Evolutionary Biology
• Expertise in Population Genetics
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching

Preferred Qualification:

• Expertise in a computationally intensive field of study that can be applied to projects suitable for the undergraduate research environment
• Experience mentoring student research and/or internships
• Desire and ability to teach and mentor students from diverse cultural, ethnic, educational, and economic backgrounds
• A record of writing successful proposals for extramural funding
• Experience with course and curriculum development

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Special Conditions of Employment:
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.

The incumbent is required to maintain confidentiality as outlined in the Department of Educations Family Educational Rights and Privacy and Californias Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding sensitive student issues.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check (including a criminal records check).


Compensation and Benefits:
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How to Apply:
To apply, visit https://csumb.peopleadmin.com/postings/5633

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

For full consideration, applicants must complete the required online application and submit required documents by the priority screening date found at csumb.edu/jobs. Application submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. Materials submitted become the property of CSUMB and will not be returned.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting University Personnel at (831) 582-3389. For computer/online access you may visit the Tanimura and Antle Family Memorial Library (map).

All employees must be eligible for employment in the U.S.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

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AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

CSUMB is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or disability.


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