Assistant Professor of Biology

Rank: Assistant Professor

Department: Biology

Starting Date: Fall 2027

California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) invites applications
for a tenure-track assistant professor of Biology to begin August
2027. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Molecular/Cellular Biology or
a closely related field. The area of specialization is open, but
preference will be given to candidates with expertise in
neurodevelopmental biology, including neurobiology, cellular, or
molecular neuroscience and those that can teach our pre-health
courses. Candidates must be committed to contributing to an
undergraduate-centered, pedagogically innovative, and modern
research-integrated biology degree program.

CSUSM values teaching undergraduates and involving them in
research. The campus is located on a scenic hillside 15 miles east
of the Pacific Ocean and in the San Diego North County region, an
area known for its temperate climate and growing technology
industries. CSUSM offers a B.S. in Biological Sciences, with
concentrations in General Biology, Ecology, Cellular and Molecular
Biology and Physiology. CSUSM is a Hispanic Serving Institution
(HSI) and has been recognized nationally as an institution friendly
to military veteran students and to junior faculty.

DUTIES:

The successful candidate will teach introductory and upper division
biology courses in areas such as cell and molecular biology,
development, neurobiology, or related fields and will receive
mentorship in effectively adopting evidence-based pedagogies and
strategies to enhance student success. The successful candidate
will mentor undergraduate research projects and will contribute to
activities serving the Department, College, University, and
external community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• An earned Ph.D. in Molecular/Cellular Biology or closely

related field. ABD candidates will be considered, as long as
conferral is received by the hire date.

• Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to excellence in

undergraduate teaching and a commitment to exploring the use of
evidence-based, student-centered instructional practices.

• In addition, candidates must be able to communicate effectively

and work cooperatively in an ethnically and culturally diverse
campus community that serves the students of the region.

DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preference will be given to candidates with the demonstrated

ability to mentor active undergraduate research projects.

• Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated

intercultural competence in teaching, research, and/or
service.

• The University is particularly interested in candidates who

have experience working with undergraduates from various
backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to
higher education for underrepresented groups.

• Additionally, experience with modern neurobiology and

computational approaches and the ability to incorporate these into
undergraduate research training and courses is desired.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $7,834- $8,474 per month

CSU Classification Salary Range: $6,221- $13,224 per month

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the CSUSM Online Employment Application
and attach the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae that notes teaching experience
• A statement of teaching philosophy (up to two pages)
• A description of research accomplishments as well as plans for

future research involving CSUSM students (up to 3 pages)

• Three professional references for contact by the system

Review of applications will begin Dec 15, 2026, and will continue
until the position is filled.

CSUSM 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.

CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI)
and was recently named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to
junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher
Education. Visit Faculty Opportunities for
more information.

California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity
Employer strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of
the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for
employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability,
gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender
expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or
ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation and
veteran or military status.

Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment
Policy , the CSU is
prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work
outside California. Working in the State of California is a
condition 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.

This position is subject to employment verification, education
verification, reference checks and criminal record checks. An offer
of appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a
background check, including a criminal records check, 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 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.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus
Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act Notification can be found at
Clery Act Notification
.

Advertised: October 19, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight
Time

Applications close: