Assistant Professor - Physiology - Department of Biology

San Francisco State University, Department of Biology offers an exciting opportunity for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Physiology beginning August 2027. The Department of Biology at San Francisco State University offers a dynamic learning environment, access to world-class research labs to train undergraduate and Master’s students, and mentorship and instruction by faculty who are leaders in their fields. Research can address any area of physiology, including animal or human physiology. We are especially interested in qualified candidates whose teaching, mentoring, research, and service will contribute to the excellence of our department in successfully engaging students from a variety of backgrounds.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree and post-doctoral experience in Biology or a biology-related field.
• Evidence of scientific and mentorship accomplishments in physiological sciences
• Record of working and communicating effectively with colleagues and students

Preferred Qualifications The Biology Department is committed to broadening access to STEM careers, a goal that aligns with the mission of the college and university in promoting student success and educational excellence. Therefore, we seek candidates demonstrating the following qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate biology courses and/or Master’s courses related to the candidate’s specialty.
• Demonstrated record of research productivity as evidenced by publication in peer-reviewed discipline specific journals.
• Evidence of external funding support or the potential for external funding support.
• Evidence of commitment to student success through teaching, research and/or service.

About San Francisco State University SFSU is a major public urban university, situated in one of the world’s great cities. Building on a century-long history of commitment to quality teaching and broad access to undergraduate and graduate education, the university offers comprehensive, rigorous, and integrated academic programs that require students to engage in open-minded inquiry and reflection. SFSU prepares its students to become productive, ethical, active citizens with a global perspective. L earn more about working at the California State University and the impact of the university’s mission.

Mission Statement SFSU educates and equips students to thrive in a global society. We deliver academic excellence by pursuing knowledge, inspiring creativity, supporting our diverse community and advancing social justice and positive change in the world. Visit the Strategic Planning website to learn more .

About The Department The Department of Biology at San Francisco State University is home to over 1500 undergraduates, 200 master’s students, and 27 tenure/tenure-track faculty. The department places strong emphasis on actively engaging students from diverse backgrounds in the process of scientific discovery. For more information about our department, please visit https://biology.sfsu.edu . Applicants must be committed to undergraduate and Master’s-level training through teaching, mentorship of student research, and student advising.

San Francisco State University has numerous facilities and resources that are available to all faculty and students to support their teaching and research programs. The university has multiple core facilities in support of research and training in genomics and microscopy: a Genomics Transcriptomics Analysis Core (GTAC), a Cell and Molecular Imaging Center (CMIC), and an Electron Microscopy facility. The animal care facility and seawater facility supports vertebrate and marine invertebrate research. In support of improving our educational success, we have a resource center that supports development and training in novel approaches to teaching (SEPAL), an Anatomy lab that features both cadaver and virtual dissections, and our Health & Equity Research laboratory supports community-engaged, transdisciplinary research. Many of our undergraduate and graduate students are supported by externally-funded training grants through our Student Enrichment Opportunities (SEO) office and the California Institute of Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) COMPASS and Bridges Science Master’s Program. Students in our department benefit from data science and coding training through the PINC (Promoting Inclusivity in Computing), GOLD (Graduate Opportunities for Lear…