The Department of Biology in the College of Science and Mathematics at California State University, Fresno seeks applicants for a tenure-track, academic year position as an Assistant Professor in Ecoimmunology. The successful candidate will be broadly trained with expertise in ecoimmunology, environmental aspects of comparative immunology, or disease ecology. We encourage applications from researchers using integrative approaches and non-model organisms to examine environmental influences on immune function, disease spread, or physiological mechanisms driving immune variation. Specific teaching assignments will depend on the candidate’s expertise and departmental needs. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a research program that involves both undergraduate and graduate students and will also pursue the external funding necessary to maintain a successful research program. Faculty members are also expected to engage in service activities at the department, college, and university level and provide academic and professional advice to students. An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Ecoimmunology or other relevant discipline (such as Immunology, Physiology, Microbiology, Ecology, Evolutionary Biology) from an accredited institution (or equivalent) is required. *Required Experience: 1) Evidence of publications in scholarly journals, 2) Demonstration of grant writing or scholarly activity at the university level, 3) Evidence of teaching preparedness, 4) Ability to demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. *Preferred Qualifications: 1) Experience teaching and working with undergraduate and graduate students, 2) Postdoctoral research or experience, 3) A publication record that is commensurate with the candidate’s experience, 4) Success obtaining extramural grants and contracts for research.
*Application Procedures: Review of applications will begin on Monday October 1, 2018 and continue until the position is filled. Individuals interested in being considered for this position must complete an online application at http://jobs.fresnostate.edu and attach the following supporting documents: 1) a cover letter specifically addressing required experience and preferred qualifications, 2) a current curriculum vitae, 3) a statement of current and future research, 4) a statement of teaching philosophy, 5) a list of five professional references, 6) a statement demonstrating a commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Finalists will be required to submit (1) three current letters of recommendation and (2) official transcripts. For inquiries contact Dr. Tricia Van Laar, Search Committee Chair; California State University, Fresno; College of Science and Mathematics; Department of Biology; 2555 E San Ramon Ave, MS SB73; Fresno, CA 93740-8034; email: tvanl...@csufresno.edu; phone: (559) 278-4095; fax: (559) 278-3963.
