Assistant Professor of Microbiology or Molecular and Cellular Biology 26-16

Assistant Professor of Microbiology or Molecular and Cellular Biology 26-16

Tenure-Track Faculty Position Announcement

Department: Biology

Faculty Hire Number: #26-16

Rank: Assistant Professor

Effective Date of Appointment: August 19, 2026 (Subject to Budgetary Approval)

Salary Scale: $83,349 to $92,610 (Dependent upon qualifications)

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About the Department: For more information about the Department of Biology, see: https://www.csun.edu/science-mathematics/biology

Position:

The Department of Biology at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is seeking a tenure-track faculty member in Microbiology or Molecular and Cellular Biology at the rank of Assistant Professor.

The successful candidate will teach Cell and Tissue Culture with Lab (BIOL 477/L); they may also teach Immunology with Serology Lab (BIOL 485/L), Medical Microbiology and Lab (BIOL 410/L), introductory and core courses for biology majors (e.g., BIOL 107, BIOL 315, BIOL 380), and a graduate-level seminar course in the candidate's specialty. The successful candidate will demonstrate the potential to develop an independent, externally funded research program that actively involves graduate and undergraduate students in an interdisciplinary area with emphasis on immunology, virology, microbiology, and/or cancer.

In addition to teaching, the position requires weekly office hours, attending faculty meetings, participation in assessment of student learning, and service to the department, college, and university...

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in cellular biology, molecular biology, microbiology, and/or immunology disciplines or a closely related field from an accredited institution
• College or University-level teaching experience, as an instructor, in-person
• Experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in research
• Research experience in an interdisciplinary area with emphasis on immunology, virology, microbiology, and/or cancer that will diversify the research currently represented in the Department
• Experience in writing and submitting grant applications
• Publication record in peer-reviewed journals, including publications as first author
• Ability to teach a cell and tissue culture course
• At least one year of postdoctoral research experience as a postdoctoral associate, faculty member at another institution, or in industry
• Effective communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of developing, or potential to develop, an independent, externally funded research program that is feasible for success at CSUN and engages both undergraduate and graduate (MS) student researchers
• Evidence of effective engagement, or potential to engage, with a diverse student body
• Experience using, or demonstrates the potential to use, culturally responsive pedagogy that leads to equitable outcomes for all students
• Experience creating, or the potential to create, a student-centered learning environment, including active learning
• Research/Lab experience that includes working with students from diverse backgrounds
• Experience adopting inclusive approaches to mentoring
• Demonstrated experience teaching either cell and tissue culture, immunology, serology lab, and/or medical microbiology courses
• Evidence of effective collaboration with colleagues in teaching, research, and/or service activities

Application Deadline: The preferred application deadline is December 19, 2025, and applications received after this date may be considered on an as-needed basis. However, the position will remain open until filled.

How to Apply: Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers

Applicants must submit... (cover letter, CV, statements, references)