Assistant Professor – Biology

Agency: San Jose State Unversity
Location: San Jose, CA
Job Category: Faculty Appointments, Full Time Positions
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Start Date: August 2022
Last Date to Apply: November 15, 2021 (Applications accepted until filled or closed)
Website: https://jobs.sjsu.edu/en-us/job/505479/assistant-professor-biology-insect-biology
Description: The Department of Biological Sciences at San José State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Insect Biology. We are a team of dedicated teacher-scholars recognized for our commitment to teaching excellence, student centered research, and for promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in the Biological Sciences and other STEM disciplines. The Department of Biological Sciences offers degrees in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Ecology and Evolution, and Conservation Biology, Systems Physiology, General Biology, and Marine Biology (with Moss Landing Marine Laboratories). The highest degree offered is the Master's degree. There are approximately 1000 undergraduate majors and 65 Master's students enrolled in Biology. Facilities include: molecular and microbiology research and teaching labs (BSL2 capable); imaging with confocal laser microscope (Zeiss 700), flow cytometry (FACSCalibur & FACScan); cell culture; Proteomics (QTOF LC/MS/MS, 2D Gel, TYPHOON Imager, and AKTA fplc systems); anatomy and physiology research and teaching labs; bioinformatics and general computing labs; greenhouses, herbarium, plant growth chambers, and museums. There is technical support for laboratory courses and equipment maintenance. Opportunities for collaboration with biotechnology companies and local research-intensive universities are supported. The Department of Biological Sciences and San José State University value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our excellence in research, teaching, and service can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and staff who share our commitment to these values. SJSU enrolls more than 36,000 students, many of whom are historically underserved, and around 45% are first-generation and 38% are Pell-recipients. SJSU is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander (AANAPISI) Serving Institution. The university’s commitment to social justice extends from its vibrant, inclusive campus to an international network of over 275,000 alumni. As such, San José State is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty so our disciplines, students, and the community can benefit from multiple ethnic and gender perspectives. Successful candidates will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to equity and inclusion through their research, teaching, and/or service. We ask that all applicants include a Diversity Statement with their application package. A guide to writing this statement can be found at SJSU Diversity Statement Guidelines, along with information about how these statements will be evaluated. Application Procedure: Click Apply Now on the website to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents [departments may specify length of items below (e.g. 2 pages)]: letter of interest curriculum vitae diversity statement (2 pages) that discusses the candidate’s knowledge of, experience with, and future plans to promote equity, inclusion and diversity in biology and/or STEM Statement of Teaching interests/philosophy (2 pages) that describes what role faculty play in student success Research Plans (2 pages) describing the candidate’s plans to engage undergraduate and MS students in research Three references with contact information
Qualifications: Required Qualifications Ph.D. in Insect Biology or related discipline. Post-doctoral experience in insect biology/ecology, entomology, or a related field Publication record reflective of the candidate’s professional experience and the potential to become an excellent teacher-scholar. Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience. Preferred Qualifications Priority will be given to candidates who possess one or more of the following: Experience in curation of entomological collections Experience using molecular methods to address questions in taxonomy, evolution, insect toxins, insect-plant relationships, and/or applied questions in insect biology or ecology. Teaching experience in insect biology and/or introductory biology. Evidence of undergraduate or graduate research student mentoring Experience working with Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and other historically excluded students in the classroom or research lab. Demonstrated knowledge of how historical patterns exclude marginalized communities within higher education and STEM Disciplines as well as how these policies shape patterns of participation and outcomes.
Job Number: 292
Contact Person: Dr. Rachael French
Contact eMail: rachael.french@sjsu.edu