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.

A complete online application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply, please visit http://hr.fullerton.edu/careers/Faculty.php, choose full-time faculty, search for the position 541175.  Deadline to apply is 9/30/2024. 

For inquiries about the position, please call (657) 278-3614 or e-mail ArthropodBiolSrch@fullerton.edu

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.