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Job ID: FA0100 Biological Sciences - Microbial Pathogenesis Appointment Type: Tenure-Track Time Base: Full-Time Discipline: Natural Sciences Link to Apply Online: http://jobs.csuchico.edu/postings/4485 Campus Employment Homepage: Date Posted: August 23, 2017 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Brief Job Description CSU, Chico is committed to enriching its educational environment and its culture through the diversity of its staff, faculty, students, and administrators. Persons with interest and experience in helping to set and achieve goals relative to diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply. EO/M/F/Vet/Dis The Position: The Department of Biological Sciences is searching for a tenure track assistant or associate professor to start August 2018. California State University, Chico is seeking faculty who are competent in their field, collaborative with colleagues and staff, and committed to student success. Position is contingent on funding. Recruitment ID# FA0100 Minimum Qualifications: The minimum education requirement for appointment to this position is a Ph.D. in Microbiology or related field, with a specialization in Microbial Pathogenesis. A demonstrated ability or potential to establish externally funded research, a record of publication, a strong interest in teaching excellence and enthusiasm for mentoring undergraduates as well as graduate students in research are also required. The successful candidate must embrace a commitment to and/or experience promoting and fostering a learning environment that is supportive of individuals from diverse backgrounds Preferred Qualifications: Postdoctoral experience and additional expertise in areas of specialty, as well as evidence of teaching proficiency. Candidates who can collaborate with current faculty in microbiology, cell biology, genetics, immunology and biochemistry, are especially sought, as are candidates with research expertise to help run and upgrade research/teaching facilities in microbiology or molecular biology. Responsibilities: This tenure-track position carries responsibilities in the areas of teaching, scholarship, and service. Teaching duties include upper division lecture and laboratory course in major’s microbiology, as well as participation in lecture and laboratory instruction ranging from lower-division to graduate courses. Scholarship duties include developing an externally funded research program involving undergraduate and graduate students. Successful candidates will receive research space, startup funds and release time in the first two years of the appointment to help establish their research program. Service duties include advising of microbiology and biology majors, and committee work. Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience. The Department: The Department of Biological Sciences includes 17 full-time faculty, 25 master’s students, and 500 undergraduate biology majors with options in cell & molecular biology, organismal, evolutionary, and ecological biology, or plant biology, as well as 100 microbiology majors in general or clinical lab microbiology. Department programs are enhanced by diverse laboratory and field facilities, a student computer lab, media preparation and stockrooms, and greenhouses. The Department has five very active student clubs, including a Student Chapter of the American Society for Microbiology. Full information is available at www.csuchico.edu/biol. The College of Natural Sciences (http://www.csuchico.edu/nsci/) has further resources including biochemistry faculty with expertise in microbial proteomics and physiology. Closing Date: Applications are due by September 22, 2017, when review will begin. Complete applications received after this date may be considered until the position is filled. Complete online applications must include curriculum vitae or resume, transcripts, recent publications, and statements of research and teaching interests. Three letters of recommendation are required, however they must be submitted via email directly to the committee chair. Letters of recommendation and job-related questions should be directed to: Gordon Wolfe, Search Committee Chair Department of Biological Sciences California State University Chico Chico, CA 95929-0515 gwol...@csuchico.edu An annual security report disclosing crime statistics for California State University, Chico can be obtained by contacting the Chico State University Police Department (530-898-5555) or by accessing the following website: www.csuchico.edu/up/clery_report.shtml A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. For disability related accommodations please call ADA Coordinator at (530) 898-5959. CSU, Chico is an EO/M/F/Vet/Dis Employer and only employs individuals authorized to work in the U.S. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. 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. <http://pringlelab.stanford.edu/index.html>
