California State University
Assistant Professor of Community Ecology
California State University, Seaside, California, United States, 93955
Overview
Classification:
Academic Year Faculty Priority Screening Date:
January 13, 2026 Recruitment Status:
Open Until Filled Appointment Date:
Fall 2026
The Department of Biology, Agriculture and Chemistry at California State University, Monterey Bay invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level to begin in Fall 2026. We seek a teacher-scholar whose work examines the structure, dynamics, and/or function of ecological communities. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching, inclusive mentoring, and a sustainable research program that actively engages undergraduates.
California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in California’s Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement, CSUMB is part of the nation’s largest four-year public university system, California State University, which educates nearly 460,000 students every year.
With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students’ lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on multicultural and global perspectives. CSUMB’s sustainability goal is to be carbon neutral by 2030.
The university’s Strategic Plan prioritizes inclusive excellence through recruiting and investing in developing a diverse body of faculty, staff and administrators. Many appreciate living and working close to the shores of beautiful Monterey Bay, with easy access to recreational areas from Big Sur to Santa Cruz. Nearby opportunities for collaborative research include working in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Silicon Valley, and with colleagues at local research universities, including UC Santa Cruz and Stanford University.
As one of the 23 campuses in the CSU system, CSUMB offers excellent benefits, including access to below-market-rate rental housing on East Campus, and competitive salaries for faculty and staff. With proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area and San Jose, opportunities for faculty, staff and students are as endless as the shores of the nearby Pacific Ocean.
Responsibilities
Teach lower and upper division courses in Biology and Ecology (e.g., BIO 211 – introductory biology, BIO 340 – Ecology, BIO 449 – community ecology, and a potential new upper division elective course for the Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology concentration).
Employ innovative teaching and learning techniques that engage students through the use of technology, hands-on experience and problem solving.
Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research.
Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in academics, capstone projects, internships, and post-degree career options.
Sustain innovative and extramurally-funded research in Ecology, leading to publications and professional visibility.
Contribute to Department, College, and University-wide shared governance through participation in faculty meetings and committee work.
Help implement the goals of the College of Science and the CSUMB Vision.
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in Ecology, Biology, Evolutionary Biology, or related field by the time of appointment from an APA-accredited doctoral program.
Experience working effectively in an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.
Commitment to and experience in teaching undergraduates.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Expertise in community ecology (including theoretical and/or field-based community ecology).
Demonstrated leadership skills in professional or academic areas are desirable.
Research and teaching interests and expertise that complement and strengthen those of existing faculty in the department.
Strong interest in contributing to teaching of an introductory course in ecology as well as upper division courses in community ecology and other relevant areas of expertise.
Interest in mentoring undergraduate student research and/or internships.
Demonstrated experience with course and curriculum development.
Proven ability and desire to mentor and teach students from diverse cultural, ethnic, educational, and economic backgrounds.
Record of external funding and writing grant proposals.
Special Conditions of Employment
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check (including a criminal records check).
The person holding this position will have a duty to report information pertaining to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation to the Campus Title IX Officer and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order EO 1095, EO 1096, and EO 1097 as 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.
The incumbent is required to maintain confidentiality as outlined in the Department of Education’s Family Educational Rights and Privacy and California’s Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding sensitive student issues.
Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.
Compensation Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $7,500 to $7,917 per month ($90,000 to $95,000 annual).
Benefits CSUMB offers a premium benefit package that includes health, dental & vision plans; a fee waiver education program; and CalPERS. For more information, visit: CSUMB Employee Benefits Summary. The University Corporation at Monterey Bay also provides access to affordable housing near main campus. For more information, visit: https://csumb.edu/corporation/employee-housing
Application Procedure For full consideration, applicants must complete the required online application and submit required documents by the priority screening date found at csumb.edu/jobs. Applications submitted after the screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. Materials submitted become the property of CSUMB and will not be returned.
CSUMB is not a sponsoring agency for faculty positions. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Human Resources.
General Information CSUMB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States and is an E-Verify employer. In compliance with campus security legislation, the Cal State University, Monterey Bay Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: CSUMB security report.
The health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff remain our highest priority. While on campus, all will be expected to follow campus safety mandates. CSUMB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.
Equal Opportunity Employer CSUMB is an Equal Opportunity employer valuing diversity and inclusion. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
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Academic Year Faculty Priority Screening Date:
January 13, 2026 Recruitment Status:
Open Until Filled Appointment Date:
Fall 2026
The Department of Biology, Agriculture and Chemistry at California State University, Monterey Bay invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level to begin in Fall 2026. We seek a teacher-scholar whose work examines the structure, dynamics, and/or function of ecological communities. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching, inclusive mentoring, and a sustainable research program that actively engages undergraduates.
California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in California’s Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement, CSUMB is part of the nation’s largest four-year public university system, California State University, which educates nearly 460,000 students every year.
With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students’ lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on multicultural and global perspectives. CSUMB’s sustainability goal is to be carbon neutral by 2030.
The university’s Strategic Plan prioritizes inclusive excellence through recruiting and investing in developing a diverse body of faculty, staff and administrators. Many appreciate living and working close to the shores of beautiful Monterey Bay, with easy access to recreational areas from Big Sur to Santa Cruz. Nearby opportunities for collaborative research include working in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Silicon Valley, and with colleagues at local research universities, including UC Santa Cruz and Stanford University.
As one of the 23 campuses in the CSU system, CSUMB offers excellent benefits, including access to below-market-rate rental housing on East Campus, and competitive salaries for faculty and staff. With proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area and San Jose, opportunities for faculty, staff and students are as endless as the shores of the nearby Pacific Ocean.
Responsibilities
Teach lower and upper division courses in Biology and Ecology (e.g., BIO 211 – introductory biology, BIO 340 – Ecology, BIO 449 – community ecology, and a potential new upper division elective course for the Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology concentration).
Employ innovative teaching and learning techniques that engage students through the use of technology, hands-on experience and problem solving.
Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research.
Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in academics, capstone projects, internships, and post-degree career options.
Sustain innovative and extramurally-funded research in Ecology, leading to publications and professional visibility.
Contribute to Department, College, and University-wide shared governance through participation in faculty meetings and committee work.
Help implement the goals of the College of Science and the CSUMB Vision.
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in Ecology, Biology, Evolutionary Biology, or related field by the time of appointment from an APA-accredited doctoral program.
Experience working effectively in an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.
Commitment to and experience in teaching undergraduates.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Expertise in community ecology (including theoretical and/or field-based community ecology).
Demonstrated leadership skills in professional or academic areas are desirable.
Research and teaching interests and expertise that complement and strengthen those of existing faculty in the department.
Strong interest in contributing to teaching of an introductory course in ecology as well as upper division courses in community ecology and other relevant areas of expertise.
Interest in mentoring undergraduate student research and/or internships.
Demonstrated experience with course and curriculum development.
Proven ability and desire to mentor and teach students from diverse cultural, ethnic, educational, and economic backgrounds.
Record of external funding and writing grant proposals.
Special Conditions of Employment
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check (including a criminal records check).
The person holding this position will have a duty to report information pertaining to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation to the Campus Title IX Officer and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order EO 1095, EO 1096, and EO 1097 as 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.
The incumbent is required to maintain confidentiality as outlined in the Department of Education’s Family Educational Rights and Privacy and California’s Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding sensitive student issues.
Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.
Compensation Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $7,500 to $7,917 per month ($90,000 to $95,000 annual).
Benefits CSUMB offers a premium benefit package that includes health, dental & vision plans; a fee waiver education program; and CalPERS. For more information, visit: CSUMB Employee Benefits Summary. The University Corporation at Monterey Bay also provides access to affordable housing near main campus. For more information, visit: https://csumb.edu/corporation/employee-housing
Application Procedure For full consideration, applicants must complete the required online application and submit required documents by the priority screening date found at csumb.edu/jobs. Applications submitted after the screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. Materials submitted become the property of CSUMB and will not be returned.
CSUMB is not a sponsoring agency for faculty positions. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Human Resources.
General Information CSUMB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States and is an E-Verify employer. In compliance with campus security legislation, the Cal State University, Monterey Bay Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: CSUMB security report.
The health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff remain our highest priority. While on campus, all will be expected to follow campus safety mandates. CSUMB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.
Equal Opportunity Employer CSUMB is an Equal Opportunity employer valuing diversity and inclusion. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
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