Assistant Professor in Biology
Company: Sonoma State University
Location: Rohnert Park
Posted on: January 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Assistant Professor in Biology
Job No: 543780
Work Type: Instructional Faculty - Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Sonoma
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association,
Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Natural Sciences,
On-site (work in-person at business location)
Department Of Biology
Faculty Employment Opportunity
Job no: 543780
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Sonoma
Categories: Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Instructional Faculty
- Tenured/Tenure-Track, Unit 3 CFA - California Faculty
Association
Department of Biology
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
Starting Fall 2025 (subject to budgetary approval)
Our Commitment
Sonoma State University is a federally-designated Hispanic Serving
Institution, as such we are committed to achieving the goals of
equal opportunity and we endeavor to employ faculty and staff
reflecting the linguistic, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the
region and state.
Guided by our core values as a university: diversity,
sustainability, community engagement, and adaptability, Sonoma
State University (SSU) offers an education that fosters
intellectual, social, and personal growth. SSU is a public liberal
arts and sciences university. As the only member of the Council of
Public Liberal Arts Colleges in the state of California, we are
committed to preparing students for a life of active citizenship
and public service. We have a vibrant campus life characterized by
a lively co-curriculum that fosters broad-based intellectual and
artistic opportunities in which the campus as a whole is actively
engaged.
Sonoma State University is committed to creating a community in
which bias and intolerance have no place. It is our expectation
that all students, faculty, and staff work together to honor this
commitment and hold each other accountable to create an open and
inclusive environment.
We are committed to facilitating spaces in which all can grow by
building on our students' assets as they explore new knowledge.
These efforts include fostering creativity, critical thinking,
collaboration, experimentation, empathy, and communication. The
successful candidate will be one who can collaborate with faculty,
staff, administration, and students to achieve these goals. We are
especially interested in candidates committed to diversity, equity,
and inclusion.
Faculty Responsibilities
In addition to teaching and scholarship, faculty are expected to
engage in service to the University, profession, and community.
These responsibilities include: advising students, participation in
campus and system-wide communities, maintaining office hours,
working collaboratively and productively with colleagues, and
participating in traditional academic functions.
Sonoma State is committed to the Teacher/Scholar model and places
an emphasis on faculty support of undergraduate and graduate
research and other professional opportunities for students.
Faculty are also expected to foster our commitment to the through
excellent teaching, advising, and mentoring. Potential applicants
are encouraged to review the . During the first two years of the
probationary period the instructional assignment will be reduced by
two courses per academic year for probationary faculty members, in
order to assist in establishing their programs of research,
scholarship, and/or creative activities, and carrying out other
activities that would support them in meeting the requirements for
retention, tenure, and promotion.. All faculty are required to have
the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
The Department
The Department of Biology offers B.A., B.S. and M.S. degrees and
has 11 tenured or tenure-track faculty members who conduct research
in a wide range of disciplines, including cell biology, ecology,
molecular biology, genetics, marine biology, molecular immunology
and physiology. The Department houses a core DNA and genomics
facility, cell culture facilities, and microscopy instrumentation.
In addition, the Department maintains a radiation lab, three
greenhouses and a recirculating seawater system. Faculty members
also collaborate with scientists at other universities as well as
local and state agencies to achieve their teaching and research
goals. We have a strong record of graduating underrepresented and
underserved students. The Department offers a rigorous curriculum
with high-quality opportunities for graduate and undergraduate
students to participate in research.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to see the department's web
page at: www.sonoma.edu/biology
Duties of the Position
The Department of Biology at Sonoma State University seeks to hire
a highly motivated and productive scientist for a tenure-track
position in the broadly defined area of microbiology. Area of
interest may include bacteriology, microbial pathogenesis,
host-pathogen interaction, microbial genetics, microbial
physiology, microbiome, environmental microbiology, or microbial
ecology.
The candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an
externally funded research program with the ability to attract and
mentor students in our graduate program. We seek a dynamic
teacher-scholar with a strong commitment to graduate and
undergraduate education. The successful candidate may also help to
mentor undergraduate students with career aspirations in
biotechnology and biomedical fields. Teaching responsibilities
include introductory, upper-division, and graduate classes, and for
this position will include medical microbiology. The candidate will
also contribute to other courses, which could include an offering
in their area of specialty.
Required Qualifications
To be recommended for appointment, the candidate must have:
Preferred Qualifications:
Rank and Salary
Service credit depends upon academic preparation and professional
experience. The anticipated salary range for this position is:
$84,004 to $89,779, depending on qualifications..
Required Application Materials
Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Sonoma
State University hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work
in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon
the presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee's
identity and eligibility to work, in accordance with the provisions
of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. A background check
(including a criminal records check) must be completed
satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with
the CSU.
CSU Out of State Policy - Sonoma State University, as part of the
CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the
University requires all employees upon the date of hire to reside
in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022, the prohibits
the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the
state of California.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, go to and click on the Staff & Faculty
Career Opportunities link. Find and select the faculty position you
are applying for to view the description and select Apply Now. If
you have not previously applied, you will be prompted to create an
account. You can use this account to apply to multiple positions.
Once you have submitted the application, a confirmation email will
be automatically sent to you. Please do not send materials to . If
you encounter difficulties during the application process, please
email .
Application Deadline
First consideration will be given to applications received by
January 6, 2025. The position will remain open until filled. Early
response is encouraged.
Contact Information
Questions concerning the application process may be directed to:
faculty
Questions concerning this position may be directed to:
Dr. Daniel Crocker
707-664-2995
Please refer to the requisition job number on all correspondence
and inquiries regarding this position.
The ADA Coordinator is also available () to assist individuals with
disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring
process.
The University
Sonoma State University's beautiful 274-acre campus is located in
Sonoma County wine country, an hour north of San Francisco. The
campus offers the ideal setting for teaching and learning and
access to a community of rich cultural, environmental, and
recreational opportunities. Founded in 1960, SSU is one of the 23
campuses of the California State University System. As members of
the largest public higher education system in the nation, we
provided accessible, high-quality education.
Other Information
The university is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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.
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.
Application Close: Open Until Filled
To apply, visit
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