Visiting Faculty - Biological Sciences AY 2026/27

Job Description:

Visiting Faculty - Biological Sciences AY 2026/27

Description

Visiting Faculty: Biological Sciences

• Position: Visiting Faculty Member
• Academic Year: 2026/2027
• Modality: In-person
• College: College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
• Department: Biological Sciences

California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) invites applications for a non-renewable one-year visiting assistant professor of Biology to begin August 2026. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Molecular/Cellular Biology or a closely related field. The area of specialization is open, but preference will be given to candidates with expertise in neurobiology, including developmental, cellular, or molecular neuroscience and those that can teach our pre-health courses. Candidates must be committed to contributing to an undergraduate-centered, pedagogically innovative, and modern research-integrated biology degree program.

CSUSM values teaching undergraduates and involving them in research. The campus is located on a scenic hillside 15 miles east of the Pacific Ocean and in the San Diego North County region, an area known for its temperate climate and growing technology industries. CSUSM offers a B.S. in Biological Sciences, with concentrations in General Biology, Ecology, Cellular and Molecular Biology and Physiology. CSUSM is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and has been recognized nationally as an institution friendly to military veteran students and to junior faculty.

DUTIES: The successful candidate will teach introductory and upper division biology courses in areas such as cell and molecular biology, neurobiology, or related fields and will receive mentorship in effectively adopting evidence-based pedagogies and strategies to enhance student success. The successful candidate will mentor undergraduate research projects and will contribute to activities serving the Department, College, University, and external community.

Minimum qualifications:

• An earned Ph.D. in Molecular/Cellular Biology, Developmental Biology, or closely related field
  
• Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and a commitment to exploring the use of evidence-based, student-centered instructional practices.
  
• Candidates must be able to communicate effectively and work cooperatively in an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community that serves the students of the region.
  
• Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.

Preferred qualifications:

• Preference will be given to candidates with the ability to mentor active undergraduate research projects.
  
• Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate intercultural competence and a commitment to serving our campus community as it relates to teaching, research, and/or service.
  
• Additionally, experience with modern molecular and computational approaches and the ability to incorporate these into undergraduate research training and courses is desired.
  

Salary commensurate with degree level and experience

• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,507-$6,008 per full-time month

The salary schedule information for the Lecturer - Academic Year Classification is available based on the following ranges:

• CSU Classification Salary Range Visiting Faculty - AY: $5,507-$15,211 per full-time month

The anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with education and experience.

Application:

To apply, please prepare to submit the following:

• Cover Letter
• Your completed faculty application
• Curriculum Vitae (uploaded)
• Description of commitment to teaching success, especially in regard to equitable and inclusive pedagogical approaches (up to 1 page)
• Description of research accomplishments and a feasible undergraduate-centered research plan that can be implemented within a primarily teaching-focused institution, with potential for student presentations and publications (up to 1 page)
• Contact information for three references

Timeline: A review of applications will begin on June 30, 2026; however, the position will remain open until filled.

CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and was recently named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education. Visit Faculty Opportunities for more information.

California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation and veteran or military status.

Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy , the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

This position is subject to employment verification, education verification, reference checks and criminal record checks. An offer of appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act Notification can be found at Clery Act Notification .

Advertised: Jun 04 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: May 31 2027 Pacific Daylight Time