Assistant Professor - Physiology

Position Rank and Title : Assistant Professor

A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.

School / Department Name : Biological Sciences

Compensation : Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank as established by the CSU Salary Schedule. Anticipated hiring academic year annual salary range : $100,000 - $110,000

Target Start Date : August 2025

Application Deadline : November 15, 2024 (Applications accepted until filled or closed)

Position Description

The Department of Biological Sciences at San José State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in the field of Physiology.

We are a team of dedicated teacher-scholars recognized for our commitment to excellent teaching, engaging students in research projects, and promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in Biology and in STEM disciplines.

The Department of Biological Sciences offers degrees in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Ecology and Evolution, Systems Physiology, General Biology, and Marine Biology.

The highest degree offered is the Master's degree. There are approximately 1000 undergraduate majors and 65 Master's students enrolled in Biology.

• Facilities include : molecular and microbiology research and teaching labs (BSL2 capable); imaging with confocal laser microscope (Zeiss 700), flow cytometry (FACSCalibur & FACScan);
• cell culture; Proteomics (QTOF LC / MS / MS, 2D Gel, TYPHOON Imager, and AKTA FPLC systems); anatomy and physiology research and teaching labs;

animal facilities for rodents and frogs, bioinformatics and general computing labs; greenhouses, herbarium, plant growth chambers, and museums.

Opportunities for collaboration with biotechnology companies and local research-intensive universities are supported.

Successful candidates will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to equity and inclusion through their research, teaching, and / or service.

We ask that all applicants include a Diversity Statement with their application package. A guide to writing this statement can be found at SJSU Diversity Statement Guidelines, along with information about how these statements will be evaluated.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physiology or a related field
• Publication record reflective of expertise in physiology
• Post-doctoral experience in physiology or a related field
• Potential to become an excellent instructor
• Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience

Preferred Qualifications

Priority will be given to candidates who possess one or more of the following :

• Teaching experience in physiology
• Experience in any field of physiology; however, experience in cell physiology, exercise physiology, anatomy, toxicology, renal physiology, gastrointestinal physiology, and / or respiratory physiology is desirable.
• Evidence of undergraduate or graduate research student mentoring
• Experience working with Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and / or other historically excluded students in the classroom or research lab
• Demonstrated knowledge of how structural barriers and institutionalized racism have historically and continue to exclude marginalized communities within higher education and STEM Disciplines as well as how these policies shape patterns of participation and outcomes

Key Responsibilities

• The successful candidate is expected to develop a research program, publish in peer reviewed journals, obtain extramural research grants, and involve masters and undergraduate students in research
• Teaching duties may include Systems Physiology lecture and laboratory, Integrative Physiology, Cell and Molecular Physiology, Advanced Human Anatomy, Introduction to Principles of Toxicology, Endocrine Physiology, and the freshman core biology series.

At the graduate level, teaching duties will include : Physiology lecture or laboratory courses and courses on Scientific Communication

• The successful candidate is expected to participate in curriculum development and teaching of other courses to meet the needs of the program and its diverse student population
• The candidate will participate in shared governance, usually in department, college, and university committees and other service assignments
• The candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies and advisement

Other Duties

Note that all San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, some faculty duties may lead to designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

CSAs are required to complete Clery Act training and to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution.

Application Procedure

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

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Diversity statement (2 pages) that discusses the candidate’s knowledge of, experience with, and future plans to promote equity, inclusion and diversity in biology and / or STEM
• Statement of Teaching interests / philosophy (2 pages) that describes the applicant’s pedagogical approach and what role the applicant thinks faculty play in student success
• Research Plans (2 pages) describing the candidate plans to engage undergraduate and MS students in research
• Names of three references who are willing to provide letters of reference upon request

Inquiries may be directed to the Department Chair : Dr. Rachael French ([email protected])

Conditional Offer

The work for this faculty position may only be performed in the State of California and requires establishing an on-campus presence.

Employment is contingent upon US residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment.

SJSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which 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 employee who was conditionally offered the position.

San José State University : Silicon Valley's Public University

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley one of the most innovative regions in the world San José State University is the founding campus of the 23-campus California State University (CSU) system and the first public university in the West.

Recognized as a leading transformative educational institution, San José State is an essential partner in the technological, economic, cultural, and social development of Silicon Valley, the Bay Area, and California.

SJSU is a top-200 school nationally in research funding and second highest in research productivity in the CSU system. Cutting-edge research, world-class scholarship, student-centered learning, diverse communities, and commitment to social justice, allow SJSU to provide life-changing opportunities and advance the public good locally and globally.

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of Age, Ancestry, Caste, Color, Disability, Ethnicity, Gender, Gender Expression, Gender Identity, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Military Status, Nationality, Race, Religion, Religious Creed, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Sex Stereotype, and Veteran Status.

This policy applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and staff as well as University programs and activities.

Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

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