Description

The Department of Biology at California State University San Bernardino invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Biology with research expertise in medical microbiology and immunology, to begin August 2027. 

The successful candidate will be expected to apply for extramural funding, conduct and publish research in 
medical microbiology and immunology, and employ laboratory and/or field research involving undergraduate and 
Master’s students. In addition, the successful candidate will contribute to service and shared governance to the 
department, college, and university. Furthermore, the successful candidate will participate in the development of a 
pre-Clinical Laboratory Science certificate program. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in biology or a related field; 
postdoctoral experience is highly desired. 

CSUSB is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution and is committed to building a faculty with a wide range of 
experience and viewpoints. Applicants with a commitment to serving our student population in a fair fashion that is 
engaging for all are strongly encouraged to apply.  

The Department of Biology is committed to student success and seeks a colleague who will employ evidence-based 
methodologies to promote fairness to all and strives to continually improve learning outcomes in the classroom. The 
successful candidate will develop an independent research program, as well as design and teach lecture and 
laboratory courses in subjects such as medical microbiology, immunology, microbiology, and related courses. We 
expect opportunities to develop and teach upper division courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.  

For more information and application submission, please visit: 
https://careers.csusb.edu/en-us/job/560867/department-of-biology-assistant-professor

Formal review of applications will begin October 1st, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. For more information regarding the position, please contact the search committee chair (Dr. Laura Newcomb, (909) 537-5542, LNewcomb@csusb.edu) or the department chair (Dr. Jeremy Dodsworth, (909) 537-7396, 
jdodsworth@csusb.edu) 

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A Ph.D. (or equivalent) in biology or related field is required by time of appointment
• Publication record in medical microbiology and/or immunology
• Experimental expertise applicable to undergraduate and Master’s level research in medical microbiology
  and immunology

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Postdoctoral experience
• University-level instructional experience in medical microbiology and/or immunology
• Potential for developing an externally funded research program
• Experience mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students in research