The Department of Biological Sciences at San José State University invites applications for a tenure- track position in Marine Biology. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. and a postdoc in Marine Biology or a closely related discipline. We seek broadly trained candidates that utilize cutting edge field and laboratory techniques to address questions about the biology of marine organisms and/or communities. Candidates should have both field- and laboratory-based research experience and have published in their area of expertise. Candidates should have a record of excellence in teaching or evidence of promise for excellence in teaching. Applicants should have awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural student population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, or other comparable experience.
Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to take a leadership role in the area of marine biology. Teaching duties will include the introductory biology core for freshmen, both upper division and graduate-level courses in marine biology and marine ecology with a community or organismal focus, statistics and field methods, and/or developing a new course in their specialty. The candidate is expected to establish a successful research lab utilizing both field and lab-based studies in marine biology. The candidate is encouraged to develop teaching and research collaborations with faculty in other disciplines in the department or college. Innovation in teaching is strongly encouraged and research involving masters and undergraduate students is expected. Candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience understanding the needs of a multicultural student population of great diversity – in age, cultural background, ethnicity, primary language and academic preparation – through course materials, teaching strategies and advisement. Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Starting Date: August, 2019 Eligibility: Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Application Procedure: For full consideration, send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests/ philosophy, research plans, and at least three original letters of reference with contact information by September 17, 2018 to http://apply.interfolio.com/52677 Please include Job Opening ID (JOID 24663) on all correspondence. Please direct questions to: Dr. Jeffrey Honda, Chair, Department of Biological Sciences, San José State University, One Washington Square, San José, CA 95192-0100
