Assistant Professor of Biology (Animal Physiology)

Assistant Professor of Biology (Animal Physiology)

Position: Assistant Professor of Biology
(Animal Physiology)

Type: Tenure-Track, Full-Time Academic
Year: 2027-2028 Available: Fall
2027

Location: Department of Biology

College of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering

California State University, Bakersfield

9001 Stockdale Highway

Bakersfield, CA 93311-1099

Contact: Dr. Amber Stokes, astokes2@csub.edu

Application Deadline: Priority consideration will
be given to complete applications submitted by October 30,
2026. Applications submitted after the deadline may be
reviewed at the discretion of the committee until the position is
filled.

University Background: CSU Bakersfield, founded in
1970, is a regional, comprehensive university serving the southern
San Joaquin Valley of California. CSU Bakersfield's service area
covers nearly 25,000 square miles and is home to a socially and
ethnically diverse population. CSU Bakersfield is the only
four-year degree granting institution within a 100-mile radius. Due
to this, CSU Bakersfield has a vital role in educational
obtainment, economic development, and quality of life within the
region. The campus serves approximately 9,400 undergraduate
students and 1,350 graduate, credential, and post-baccalaureate
students. CSU Bakersfield is a federally designated Hispanic
Serving Institution (HSI).

The accolades recently received by CSU Bakersfield include: #18 in

Top Public Schools in the West and #21 in
Top Performers on Social Mobility (U.S. News & World
Report, 2026), 4.5 out of 5 stars and named one of
America's Best Colleges (Money, 2026), #8 in
Master's Universities, #17 in
Best Bang for the Buck: West, and #44 in
Best Colleges for Your Tuition (and Tax) Dollars (Washington
Monthly, 2025), #4 in California
Mobility Index (College Futures Foundation, 2025), #23 in
Social Mobility
Index (CollegeNET, 2025), #9 in Economic
Mobility Index (Third Way, 2024), and in the Top 50
Most Affordable Colleges and Universities in the US (University
HQ, 2025).

Commitment to Diversity: The Department of Biology
within the College of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and
Engineering at CSU Bakersfield is committed to academic and
inclusive excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and
student body.

College Information: The College of Natural
Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering houses eight departments
including Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Computer &
Electrical Engineering/Computer Science, Geological Sciences,
Mathematics, Nursing, Physics and Engineering, and Public Health.
NSME prepares students to become skilled professionals and leaders
in STEM and healthcare through transformative degree programs,
cutting-edge research, personalized education and hands-on
experiences provided by caring, dedicated faculty and staff. The
College is committed to serving the local community, being leaders
in innovation, applying knowledge to real-world situations, and
providing a supportive learning environment where our students
thrive and grow.

Department Information: The Department of Biology,
one of seven departments in the School of Natural Sciences,
Mathematics and Engineering www.csub.edu/nsme offers a BS and
MS in Biology, and a BA in Human Biological Sciences. It currently
has twelve tenure-track faculty lines and over 400 active majors.
Please see http://www.csub.edu/biology/ for
more information about the department. The city of Bakersfield
(population about 450,000) is located along the Kern River in the
southern San Joaquin Valley. Los Angeles, the Pacific Ocean, Mojave
Desert, and Sierra Nevada are all within 2-1/2 hours drive, and
four National Parks (Sequoia, Kings Canyon, Yosemite, and
Pinnacles) are within a 3-1/2 hours drive from campus.

Position Description and Duties: The California
State University, Bakersfield, Department of Biology, invites
applicants for a tenure-track position in Animal Physiology at the
level of Assistant Professor. The candidate's research focus may
include any aspect of animal physiology, with special consideration
given to those whose research is at the organismal level and with
vertebrate experience in teaching and/or research. The successful
candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and
graduate-level courses depending upon the applicant's background
and departmental needs. This is likely to include (but is not
limited to) courses in human anatomy/physiology, pathophysiology,
introductory animal biology, and an upper division course in the
candidate's area of specialty. We expect the successful candidate
will mentor graduate students in our MS in Biology program. See
www.csub.edu/biology for
full details or email the search committee chair, Dr. Amber Stokes,
at astokes2@csub.edu .

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in Biology
• Applicants nearing completion of a doctoral degree may be

considered; however, employment is contingent upon submission of
evidence of degree completion by August 1, 2027

• Demonstrated commitment to teaching undergraduates from diverse

socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds, including
first-generation students

• Experience in teaching courses in areas of the candidate's

expertise

• Evidence of potential to conduct independent research in area

of expertise and mentor students in research

• Commitment to a quality undergraduate liberal arts education

and a biology program that emphasizes student research projects
involving problem solving, data analysis.

Rank and Salary:

• Assistant Professor; salary based on qualifications and

experience.

• Anticipated annual salary range: $76,000 - $86,000.

Benefits: Faculty employee benefits are very
competitive for the higher education sector. See the
CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details about the CSU's
excellent benefits package.

Application Process: Please apply online at the
CSUB Careers site (https://careers.csub.edu/en-us/listing/).
Submitted materials should include the following:

• Cover letter describing interest in position, qualifications,

and recent experience

• Curriculum vitae
• Unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned
• A statement about your research AND a statement about your

teaching.

• Three current professional references with names and contact

information. References will not be contacted without prior
notification to applicants.

• A statement about fostering an inclusive classroom OR a

statement describing your contribution to diversity, equity and
inclusion through your teaching, scholarly activities, and/or
service.

Background Check: A background check (including a
criminal records check) must be satisfactorily completed. Offers of
employment are conditional and may be rescinded if the background
check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered
that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.
Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect
the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was
conditionally offered the position.

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 seven 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 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.

Authorization to Work: Employment is contingent
upon US residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United
States. CSUB is currently unable to sponsor new H-1B employment
visas which 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. For
candidates already in the United States who hold a valid
nonimmigrant visa (such as F-1, J-1, or O-1), CSU Bakersfield may
consider filing a petition to change their status to H-1B if the
$100,000 fee does not apply.

Out of State Employment: Per CSU-wide policy, all
faculty who will begin initial employment (or return from a
12-month break in service) on or after January 1, 2022 are required
to perform their work from within the State of California. Faculty
assignments include in-person duties that require an on-campus
presence.

Mandated Reporter: 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 person will also have a duty to report
to the Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to
discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct or exploitation,
dating or domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation under the
CSU Interim Nondiscrimination Policy.

Clery Act: CSUB's annual crime report includes
statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes
that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus centers, such as our
Antelope Valley Satellite Campus, and on property within, or
immediately adjacent to and accessible from CSUB. The report also
includes policies concerning security on campus, such as alcohol
and drug use, crime prevention, reporting crimes, sexual assault,
and other subjects. Additionally, a daily log of offenses is
maintained and can be reviewed at the front desk of the Department
of Public Safety. You can obtain a copy of the annual report by
contacting the Department of Public Safety/University Police at
(661) 654-2111 or by logging on to their website at https://www.csub.edu/compliance/Clery.

EEO Statement: All university programs and
activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex,
color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law
and federal civil rights laws, CSUB provides equal opportunity in
education and employment without unlawful discrimination or
preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or
national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring
that every student and employee has access to the resources and
support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment
and in their communities.

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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 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other
applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's
Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit 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.

CSUB is a diverse community of individuals who represent many
perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an
inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We
cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging
to support educational excellence and student success. Through
academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty
initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful
engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education
institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering
individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive
curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student
mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At CSUB, excellence
is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal
opportunity for all.

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