Sonoma State University
Assistant Biology Professor
Sonoma State University, Sonoma, California, United States, 95476
Overview
Department of Biology Job no: 551597 Work type: Instructional Faculty - Tenured/Tenure-Track Location: Sonoma Categories: Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Instructional Faculty - Tenured/Tenure-Track, Unit 3 CFA - California Faculty Association Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Starting August 2026 (subject to budgetary approval) Our Commitment
Sonoma State University is a federally-designated Hispanic Serving Institution, and we are committed to achieving equal opportunity and to employing faculty and staff reflecting the linguistic, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the region and state. Guided by our core values as a university: diversity, sustainability, community engagement, and adaptability, SSU offers an education that fosters intellectual, social, and personal growth. SSU is a public liberal arts and sciences university and a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges. We are committed to preparing students for active citizenship and public service, with a vibrant campus life and broad-based opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to participate in research and other activities. SSU is committed to creating a community in which bias and intolerance have no place. We expect all students, faculty, and staff to honor this commitment and to create an open and inclusive environment. We aim to foster spaces where all can grow by building on students’ assets as they explore new knowledge, including creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, experimentation, empathy, and communication. The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty, staff, administration, and students to achieve these goals. We are especially interested in candidates committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Faculty Responsibilities
In addition to teaching and scholarship, faculty are expected to engage in service to the University, profession, and community. Responsibilities include advising students, participating in campus and system-wide communities, maintaining office hours, working collaboratively with colleagues, and participating in traditional academic functions. Sonoma State supports undergraduate research and other professional opportunities for students. Faculty are expected to support the CSU Graduation Initiative 2025 through excellent teaching, advising, and mentoring. During the first two years of the probationary period, instructional assignments will be reduced by two courses per academic year to assist in establishing research, scholarship, or creative activities, and in meeting retention, tenure, and promotion requirements. All faculty are required to work effectively in a multicultural environment. The Department
The Department of Biology offers B.A., B.S. and M.S. degrees and has 11 tenured or tenure-track faculty members conducting research in cell biology, ecology, molecular biology, genetics, marine biology, molecular immunology and physiology. The Department houses a core DNA and genomics facility, cell culture facilities, and microscopy instrumentation, along with a radiation lab, three greenhouses, and a recirculating seawater system. Faculty collaborate with scientists at other universities and with local and state agencies. We have a strong record of graduating underrepresented and underserved students and offer a rigorous curriculum with high-quality opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students to participate in research. Applicants are encouraged to see the department’s web page at: www.sonoma.edu/biology Duties of the Position
The Department of Biology seeks to hire a motivated scientist for a tenure-track position in the broadly defined area of microbiology. Areas of interest may include bacteriology, microbial pathogenesis, host-pathogen interaction, microbial genetics, microbial physiology, microbiome, environmental microbiology, or microbial ecology. The candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an externally funded research program, and to mentor students in our graduate program. The successful candidate will be a dynamic teacher-scholar with a strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate education and may mentor undergraduates pursuing biotechnology and biomedical fields. Teaching responsibilities include introductory, upper-division, and graduate courses, including medical microbiology; others may include courses in the candidate’s area of specialty. Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Biology or related field Post-doctoral experience with expertise in microbiology Experience teaching courses in related areas of expertise Evidence of potential to conduct independent research and mentor research students in microbiology Preferred Qualifications
Proven track record of publication in peer-reviewed journals Experience mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students in research settings Experience teaching labs and lectures Demonstrated potential for establishing an externally funded research program in microbiology Commitment to teaching undergraduates from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds, including first-generation students Experience creating a student-centered learning environment with evidence of teaching effectiveness Rank and Salary
Service credit depends upon academic preparation and professional experience. The anticipated salary range is $90,000 to $100,000. Required Application Materials
Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts may be required of the selected candidate) Statement of Research Interests (maximum two pages, single-spaced) Teaching Philosophy (maximum two pages, single-spaced) Contact information for three (3) references Sonoma State University hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers are contingent upon identity and eligibility to work, and a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. CSU Out of State Policy: Sonoma State University is a State of California Employer. All employees must reside in California at the time of hire. The CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. How to Apply
To apply, visit jobs.sonoma.edu and click on the Staff & Faculty Career Opportunities link. View the faculty position description and select Apply Now. If you have not previously applied, create an account. You can use the account to apply to multiple positions. After submitting, a confirmation email will be sent. Do not send materials to facultysearch@sonoma.edu. If you encounter difficulties, please email facultysearch@sonoma.edu. Application Deadline
First consideration will be given to applications received by 11/01/25. The position remains open until filled. Early response is encouraged. Contact Information
Questions concerning the application process may be directed to: facultysearch@sonoma.edu Questions concerning this position may be directed to: Dr. Daniel Crocker at crocker@sonoma.edu - 707-664-2995 Please refer to the requisition job number on all correspondence. The ADA Coordinator is available to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process (hraccommodations@sonoma.edu). The University
Sonoma State University's campus is located in Sonoma County wine country, an hour north of San Francisco. As part of the CSU system, SSU aims to provide accessible, high-quality education. Other Information
SSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. This position is a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and requires compliance with CSU Executive Order 1083. View Benefits Summary
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Department of Biology Job no: 551597 Work type: Instructional Faculty - Tenured/Tenure-Track Location: Sonoma Categories: Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Instructional Faculty - Tenured/Tenure-Track, Unit 3 CFA - California Faculty Association Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Starting August 2026 (subject to budgetary approval) Our Commitment
Sonoma State University is a federally-designated Hispanic Serving Institution, and we are committed to achieving equal opportunity and to employing faculty and staff reflecting the linguistic, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the region and state. Guided by our core values as a university: diversity, sustainability, community engagement, and adaptability, SSU offers an education that fosters intellectual, social, and personal growth. SSU is a public liberal arts and sciences university and a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges. We are committed to preparing students for active citizenship and public service, with a vibrant campus life and broad-based opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to participate in research and other activities. SSU is committed to creating a community in which bias and intolerance have no place. We expect all students, faculty, and staff to honor this commitment and to create an open and inclusive environment. We aim to foster spaces where all can grow by building on students’ assets as they explore new knowledge, including creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, experimentation, empathy, and communication. The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty, staff, administration, and students to achieve these goals. We are especially interested in candidates committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Faculty Responsibilities
In addition to teaching and scholarship, faculty are expected to engage in service to the University, profession, and community. Responsibilities include advising students, participating in campus and system-wide communities, maintaining office hours, working collaboratively with colleagues, and participating in traditional academic functions. Sonoma State supports undergraduate research and other professional opportunities for students. Faculty are expected to support the CSU Graduation Initiative 2025 through excellent teaching, advising, and mentoring. During the first two years of the probationary period, instructional assignments will be reduced by two courses per academic year to assist in establishing research, scholarship, or creative activities, and in meeting retention, tenure, and promotion requirements. All faculty are required to work effectively in a multicultural environment. The Department
The Department of Biology offers B.A., B.S. and M.S. degrees and has 11 tenured or tenure-track faculty members conducting research in cell biology, ecology, molecular biology, genetics, marine biology, molecular immunology and physiology. The Department houses a core DNA and genomics facility, cell culture facilities, and microscopy instrumentation, along with a radiation lab, three greenhouses, and a recirculating seawater system. Faculty collaborate with scientists at other universities and with local and state agencies. We have a strong record of graduating underrepresented and underserved students and offer a rigorous curriculum with high-quality opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students to participate in research. Applicants are encouraged to see the department’s web page at: www.sonoma.edu/biology Duties of the Position
The Department of Biology seeks to hire a motivated scientist for a tenure-track position in the broadly defined area of microbiology. Areas of interest may include bacteriology, microbial pathogenesis, host-pathogen interaction, microbial genetics, microbial physiology, microbiome, environmental microbiology, or microbial ecology. The candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an externally funded research program, and to mentor students in our graduate program. The successful candidate will be a dynamic teacher-scholar with a strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate education and may mentor undergraduates pursuing biotechnology and biomedical fields. Teaching responsibilities include introductory, upper-division, and graduate courses, including medical microbiology; others may include courses in the candidate’s area of specialty. Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Biology or related field Post-doctoral experience with expertise in microbiology Experience teaching courses in related areas of expertise Evidence of potential to conduct independent research and mentor research students in microbiology Preferred Qualifications
Proven track record of publication in peer-reviewed journals Experience mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students in research settings Experience teaching labs and lectures Demonstrated potential for establishing an externally funded research program in microbiology Commitment to teaching undergraduates from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds, including first-generation students Experience creating a student-centered learning environment with evidence of teaching effectiveness Rank and Salary
Service credit depends upon academic preparation and professional experience. The anticipated salary range is $90,000 to $100,000. Required Application Materials
Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts may be required of the selected candidate) Statement of Research Interests (maximum two pages, single-spaced) Teaching Philosophy (maximum two pages, single-spaced) Contact information for three (3) references Sonoma State University hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers are contingent upon identity and eligibility to work, and a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. CSU Out of State Policy: Sonoma State University is a State of California Employer. All employees must reside in California at the time of hire. The CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. How to Apply
To apply, visit jobs.sonoma.edu and click on the Staff & Faculty Career Opportunities link. View the faculty position description and select Apply Now. If you have not previously applied, create an account. You can use the account to apply to multiple positions. After submitting, a confirmation email will be sent. Do not send materials to facultysearch@sonoma.edu. If you encounter difficulties, please email facultysearch@sonoma.edu. Application Deadline
First consideration will be given to applications received by 11/01/25. The position remains open until filled. Early response is encouraged. Contact Information
Questions concerning the application process may be directed to: facultysearch@sonoma.edu Questions concerning this position may be directed to: Dr. Daniel Crocker at crocker@sonoma.edu - 707-664-2995 Please refer to the requisition job number on all correspondence. The ADA Coordinator is available to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process (hraccommodations@sonoma.edu). The University
Sonoma State University's campus is located in Sonoma County wine country, an hour north of San Francisco. As part of the CSU system, SSU aims to provide accessible, high-quality education. Other Information
SSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. This position is a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and requires compliance with CSU Executive Order 1083. View Benefits Summary
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