POSITION: Assistant Professor preferred; Associate Professor considered for exceptionally experienced candidates.
RECRUITMENT NUMBER: 662
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 24, 2009
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in biology, physiology, or related field at time of appointment. Successful candidate will have post-doctoral research experience and a record of published research in integrative systems physiology of animals and demonstrated potential to develop and sustain an externally funded research program involving students. Demonstrated potential for effective teaching of animal physiology, and related courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Ability to communicate effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.
DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum two years of postdoctoral research with experience utilizing proteomic and functional genomic techniques in animal systems physiology. CSULB houses the Center for Education in Proteomics [CEPA]) whose goals are to encourage the collaborative use of proteomics and related technologies (http://www.iirmes.org/). Preference will be given to candidates who can utilize this facility. Prior successful teaching at the post-secondary level, preferably in physiology.
DUTIES: Teach and develop upper-division course(s) in an area of animal physiology. Rotate through lower division undergraduate courses, graduate courses and seminars. Supervise undergraduate and graduate (M.S.) student research. Develop and sustain an independent, externally funded research program in physiology involving students and leading to scientific presentations and publications. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in activities serving the department, university, and community.
PROBABLE SALARY RANGE: Assistant Professor: $65,500 - $71,000; Associate Professor: $71,500 – 79,500 (based on preparation and experience)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will commence December 15, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. Letters of application, resumes, and all additional supplemental documents must be mailed hard copy. All applications must include a letter of application, curriculum vitae with email address, a statement of research and teaching interests addressing the above qualifications, a statement of ability to work in an ethnically and culturally diverse campus, and reprints of two representative publications. Three letters of recommendation must be provided by references by the application deadline. An official transcript from institution awarding the highest degree will be required from all finalists. Applications, required documentation, and/or requests for information should be addressed to:
Dr. Brian Livingston, Chair
ATTN: INTEGRATIVE SYSTEMS PHYSIOLOGY SEARCH
Department of Biological Sciences
California State University, Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90840-3702
PHONE: (562) 985-4807 - E-MAIL: ssuetsug@csulb.edu
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