Assistant Professor of Terrestrial Arthropod Biology and/or
Ecology
Department of Biological Science
College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Assistant Professor
Fall 2025
The Department of Biological Science at California State
University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure‐track
Assistant Professor position in terrestrial arthropod
biology/ecology, with an appointment to begin Fall 2025.
California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is an R2 public
University and a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution.
CSUF is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer with a
strong commitment to increasing the diversity of the campus
community and the curriculum, fostering an inclusive environment.
Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their teaching,
research, advising, and other activities are encouraged to identify
their strengths and experiences in this area. Individuals advancing
the University's strategic diversity goals and those from groups
whose underrepresentation in the American professoriate has been
severe and longstanding are particularly encouraged to apply.
CSUF is the largest university in the 23-campus California State
University (CSU) system, serving the southern California region,
particularly Orange County. With 57 undergraduate and 52 graduate
degree programs, including doctorates in education and nursing
practice, CSUF has graduated over 400,000 students since its
establishment in 1957. The university's economic impact on Orange
County exceeds $2 billion and supports over 15,000 jobs. Notably,
nearly 80% of CSUF alumni reside within close proximity to the
campus. Recognized for its commitment to diversity, CSUF ranks
third nationally for the number of bachelor's degrees awarded to
underrepresented students and is designated as a Hispanic-Serving
Institution (HSI). In the county, where 34% of the population
identifies as Hispanic or Latino origin, CSUF stands as one of only
two four-year public HSIs.
CSUF is committed to retaining all faculty and has established
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Position
The Department of Biological Science
in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at California
State University, Fullerton is seeking a tenure-track Assistant
Professor who will lead a research program in terrestrial arthropod
biology/ecology and who has a commitment to inclusive educational
excellence.
We seek a candidate with a strong research record and commitment to
excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population.
The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active
research program that leads to peer-reviewed publications and
external funding. Research may be related to any area of
terrestrial arthropod biology/ecology and will involve
undergraduate and Master's students. We are particularly interested
in individuals who can take advantage of the diversity of
arthropods in field settings in southern California and who are
willing to collaborate with other plant and animal ecologists and
organismal biologists. Teaching responsibilities will include
lecture and laboratory-supervision of Principles of Ecology or
Evolution and Organismal Biology. Teaching opportunities may also
include other majors' courses, e.g., in topics such as entomology,
plant-animal interactions, animal behavior, disease ecology,
including upper-division and graduate-level courses in the
candidate's area of expertise. New faculty receive start-up funds,
research lab space, and reduced instructional workload over their
first two years to establish a research program. Preference will be
given to those with relevant teaching experience using
student-centered learning approaches.
The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to and
participate in the life and development of the department, advise
students, serve on committees, and participate in the broader
university and disciplinary communities.
Required Qualifications
• A strong background in terrestrial arthropod biology/ecology,
with a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline from an accredited
university;
• Postdoctoral experience (at least two years by the time of
hire) demonstrating the ability to develop an externally funded,
independent research program in terrestrial arthropod
biology/ecology involving undergraduate and Master's
students.
• A strong commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring at
the undergraduate and Master's level, using student-centered,
active-learning, and inquiry-based approaches;
• The ability to teach lower and upper-division ecology and
organismal biology courses, and upper-division or graduate-level
courses in the candidate's area of expertise;
• A demonstrated commitment to teaching diverse student
populations and ability to communicate effectively with an
ethnically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse campus
community.
Application
A complete online application
must be received by electronic submission to b
Location: Fullerton, CA
Posted: Sept. 13, 2024, 9:26 a.m.
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