The faculty of the Biology Department in the College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences at California State University Dominguez Hills invites applications from individuals for a Tenure Track position in the Biology Department. Applications will be reviewed starting October 1, 2016.
The Position We are seeking either a marine biologist or computational biologist who has passion for teaching biology and conducting research with undergraduates and Masters students. Teaching responsibilities may include general education, introductory biology, non-majors courses, as well as upper-division and graduate courses in the candidates specialty. Biology Department, College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences The Department of Biology offers four baccalaureate programs, an M.S. program, and two Minor programs. Recognizing the crucial role of research in science education, the Biology Department is committed to offering research opportunities to all interested and qualified students. The Department also offers courses that satisfy General Education requirements, and service courses for majors in Clinical Sciences, Health Sciences, Liberal Studies, Physical Education, and Human Services. Mission The fundamental mission of the Biology Department is to provide an intensive, progressive, and balanced learning experience in cell and molecular biology, organismal biology, microbiology, and environmental biology to serve a student population that is highly diverse, both in educational and ethnic background, and in academic and career goals. For more information see: http://www4.csudh.edu/biology/index The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will be committed to teaching, mentoring, and advising a highly diverse student population. The position requires the establishment of an active research program, as well as service to the university. The candidate may have the opportunity to work with the Center for Innovation in STEM Education (CISE) to innovate K-16 education. Qualifications Background Checks The successful candidate is required to complete a thorough background check and the employment offer can be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying or falsified information. Minimum Qualifications A Ph.D. in biology or a related field is required. Experience in teaching undergraduates from diverse age, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds. Preferred Qualifications The applicant must have demonstrated potential for effective teaching of lower and upper division undergraduate and graduate courses in biology and related fields, with high academic standards using a variety of methodologies. The applicant must possess scholarly and professional competence as demonstrated by a record of research publications. The applicant must be interested in mentoring and working closely with undergraduate and Masters students both in the classroom and in research. The applicant must be willing to participate actively in curriculum development and to work cooperatively within a multi- disciplinary department and college. The applicant must have demonstrated ability and/or interest in working in a multiethnic, multicultural environment. For more information please visit https://my.csudh.edu/psp/paaprd/EMPLOYEE/HDHPRD/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL? Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=2943&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1
