Faculty Employment Opportunity

POSITION:

Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences: The Department of Biological Sciences at California State University, Stanislaus invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. This position will meet a critical need in Invertebrate Zoology. Stanislaus State is a Hispanic-Serving Institution with a high proportion of first-generation college students, renowned for fostering student social mobility in California’s San Joaquin Valley. We invite applicants who share our commitment to student success through our teaching, scholarship, and service to the University and local community.

The successful candidate will have expertise in invertebrate zoology. The position includes teaching duties in undergraduate courses for biology majors and could include: invertebrate zoology, parasitology, and/or entomology, as well as other courses in the candidate’s area of expertise, including new courses the successful candidate might develop. Teaching duties could include service courses including general education, or core courses in our MS Biological Sciences program.

The person appointed to the position will be expected to develop an active research program within the context of a primarily-undergraduate institution. Individuals using empirical or theoretical approaches and with a strong background in experimental design and analytical approaches are especially encouraged to apply. We also welcome applicants with specialized training and experience in science communication (especially multilingual communication) and/or biostatistics. College of Science faculty take advantage of internal Department and University funding, extramural grant funding, and University funding for students who are collaborating with faculty. The M.S. in Biological Sciences offers additional opportunities for research mentorship and collaboration.

Effective teaching, scholarly productivity, and service to the University are required for retention, promotion, and tenure, and the department strongly encourages contributions in all these areas that promote access to advanced learning for all. As a University and Department that highly values student success, commitment to effective teaching is considered the most important criterion for hiring, retention, and promotion. The typical teaching load includes multiple lecture and lab courses each semester, as well as student advising and mentorship. The Department also requires evidence of productive research activity and defines research to include all activities that contribute to advancing scientific knowledge and the scientific process within the life sciences, as well as the scholarship of teaching and learning. Candidates must show evidence of growth and improvement as an educator through development of practices that directly meet the needs and challenges of the varied student body of the university through culturally responsive practices that support all students.

This position is contingent upon the availability of authorized funding. This is an academic year appointment. However, opportunities exist for an additional summer session appointment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

- Doctoral degree in the biological sciences.
- Scholarship, professional engagement, and expertise in invertebrate zoology or closely related field.
- Commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching of a varied student population, including first-generation college students.
- Ability and enthusiasm to promote student success through mentorship, advising, research, service, and other high impact practices.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A potential candidate’s consideration will be enhanced by providing evidence of:
- Expertise in parasitology and/or entomology.
- College teaching experience in the biological sciences.
- Post-doctoral research experience.
- A strong record of advancing success of all participants in educational or academic contexts.

HOW TO APPLY & DEADLINE:

A complete application must include:

1. An application letter of up to 500 words, specifically addressing the position description and qualifications.
2. A professional curriculum vitae.
3. The names and contact information of three references. (Three letters of recommendation will be required of finalists for the position.)
4. A teaching statement of up to 1700 words (excluding captions and references) that describes your teaching philosophy, teaching-related activities and accomplishments, and interest and plans for teaching at Stanislaus State. Your statement should also include specific details of your knowledge and understanding of the barriers some face in the pursuit of higher education and especially STEM fields, and your track record in promoting the success of people historically underrepresented in STEM. Information about the student body at Stanislaus State may be reviewed through the university’s Institutional Effectiveness & Analytics page, and it is encouraged to particularly address how your work will support student success at our institution.
5. A research statement of up to 1000 words (excluding captions and references) that describes your research and scholarly interests, your research-related activities, and your plans for research within the context of a primarily undergraduate institution.
6. Unofficial copies of graduate school transcripts. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.

To apply for this position, please click the “Apply Now” button on this page.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Dr. Marina M. Gerson, Chair
Department of Biological Sciences
Stanislaus State
1 University Circle
Turlock, CA 95382
mgerson@csustan.edu 

Screening of completed application files will begin on February 13, 2026. The position will remain open until filled. This appointment begins on August 17, 2026.

COMPENSATION:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Anticipated hiring range is $7,075 - $7,287 per month for Assistant Professor (12 monthly payments per academic year).  As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT and THE COLLEGE, CAMPUS, AND AREA:   

California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture – one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 CSU post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts.

Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as by U.S. News and World Report in its top 10 among public universities in the West, while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the West’s No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. You can learn more about federal equal employment opportunity protections by accessing the Department of Labor’s notices: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf 

Individuals with disabling conditions who require accommodation during the recruitment process may contact the ADA Coordinator at (209) 667-3159.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.

Stanislaus State is not currently sponsoring faculty for H-1B work status if they are subject to the $100,000 fee established under the Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers issued on September 19, 2025. For faculty already in the United States who hold a valid nonimmigrant visa (such as F-1, J-1, or O-1), Stanislaus State is able to consider filing a petition to change their status to H-1B based on the current determination that the fee does not apply. For questions, please contact the Office of Faculty Affairs at facultyaffairs@csustan.edu. We strongly recommend that faculty review their individual circumstances carefully with their personal immigration legal counsel.

The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.

MANDATED REPORTER PER CANRA

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, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

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