Position

The Department of Biological Science seeks a candidate with a strong research background in any area of Cell or Molecular Biology, including, but not limited to, virology, plant molecular biology, or cancer biology, and clear potential for excellence in teaching and mentoring. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active and externally funded research program that involves undergraduate and master’s students. Teaching responsibilities will include Introductory Cell and Molecular Biology, in addition to upper-division and graduate-level courses in the candidate's area of expertise. 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. Preference will be given to candidates with relevant prior teaching experience using student-centered learning approaches and a demonstrated ability to support the success of a diverse student population, including first-generation and historically underserved students. The Department of Biological Science is committed to excellence in teaching in our classrooms and in our research laboratories and values faculty research as scholarship and as a means to engage and train students.

Required Qualifications

• A strong background in Cell and Molecular Biology and a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline from an accredited university;
• Relevant postdoctoral experience that demonstrates the ability to develop an externally funded, independent research program in an area of Cell or Molecular Biology that involves undergraduate and Master’s students;
• A strong commitment to and demonstrated potential for effective teaching using student-centered, active learning, and inquiry-based approaches. Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate-level cell and molecular biology lecture and laboratory courses;
• The ability to communicate with and effectively mentor an ethnically and culturally diverse campus population.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years postdoctoral experience

Application

A complete online application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply, please visit hr.fullerton.edu/careers/Faculty.php, choose full-time faculty, search for the position [#561521], and provide the following required materials:

• Cover letter in which you describe your motivation to teach at CSUF and live and work in Southern California, and respond to the qualifications for the position.
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Teaching and Mentoring Philosophy:
  • Describe your unique perspective and experience with student-centered, active teaching and learning techniques in the classroom and research laboratory, demonstrating a commitment to supporting the success of a diverse student population, and including relevant mentorship (academic and/or non-academic) experiences.
• Statement of Research Plans:
  • Describe your short and long-term research program goals, including plans for seeking external funding, how your plans align with CSUF opportunities and resources, and how undergraduate and graduate students will participate and contribute to these goals.

• Three documents that provide evidence of your experience or commitment to teaching and research. One document that addresses teaching (e.g., curriculum development, syllabus) and two that address research (e.g., peer-reviewed publications, funding applications). Submit these three documents as a single pdf.
• A list of three references with relevant contact information
  • Letters of recommendation will be requested later in the application process. Please have these ready for the referents to submit. On the References page of the online application, enter information and email addresses for three referents who will provide a confidential letter of reference for your application. At the appropriate time in the search process, they will receive a request via email along with information on uploading the letter. You will be able to verify that each letter has been received by CSUF by logging back into your applicant portal.

• Candidate Statement on Commitment to Inclusive Excellence (no more than 500 words):
  • Inclusive excellence is a strategic framework that recognizes the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in achieving organizational success and high-quality learning and teaching. It's a way of thinking and acting that integrates these values into all aspects of an institution, from curriculum and pedagogy to recruitment and hiring. Essentially, it means that excellence is not just about achieving high standards, but also about ensuring that all members of the community have the opportunity to thrive and contribute (Williams et al., 2005).
  • With the Inclusive Excellence Statement, we aim to learn about the applicant’s perspective on their past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting and engaging with a diverse student population. This statement should showcase the candidate's professional experience, intellectual commitments, and/or willingness to teach and create an academic environment supportive of all students, including but not limited to those of diverse ages, abilities, cultures, ethnicities, gender identities, languages, religions, and sexual orientations.
  • Cal State Fullerton serves a student body that reflects the rich cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic mosaic of Southern California. Please provide concrete examples of how you, as a faculty member, will support our students in one or more of the following areas, which fall under the areas of awareness and understanding, experience and commitment, and future plans.
    1. Your contributions (past, present, or future) to embedding perspectives that are reflective of the student population into your teaching and/or scholarship.
    2. Your experience in service activities that are reflective of a diverse student population.
    3. Your experience and commitment to mentoring and providing opportunities to a diverse student body inside and outside the classroom environment.
    4. Your experience integrating creative activities that are inclusive of the identities of our student body and communities.

Please direct all questions about the position to: cell-molecsrch@fullerton.edu

Application Deadline

To be assured full consideration, all application materials must be received by September 27, 2026. The anticipated appointment date is August 16, 2027.