Location: all cities,CA, USA
Required Qualifications:
* Hold a Ph.D. in Biology or Ecology or a closely related field from an accredited institution
* College or university-level teaching experience, either online or in person
* At least six months of postdoctoral research experience
* Experience in writing and submitting grant applications
* Experience in mentoring graduate and undergraduate students in research
* Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals, including papers as a first author
* Research experience in applied plant conservation ecology
Preferred Qualifications:
* Evidence of effective engagement or potential to engage with a diverse student body
* Research experience that includes working with students from diverse backgrounds
* Experience adopting inclusive approaches to mentoring
* Experience using culturally responsive pedagogy that leads to equitable outcomes for all students
* Experience creating a student-centered learning environment, including evidence of teaching effectiveness and/or training in pedagogical strategies
* Ability to teach an introductory biology course focused on core principles of ecology and evolution
* Ability to teach specialized courses in plant ecology, conservation biology, and global change
* A research program that is at least partly based on field work in California
* Experience working with, or knowledge of, the flora of the California Floristic Province
* Ability to develop an independent research program in theoretical and/or applied conservation ecology
* Willingness to collaborate with departmental colleagues and/or peers from state and/or federal management agencies
Application Deadline:
Review of applications will begin after October 15, 2024 and preference will be given to applications received by this date. Applications received after this date may not be considered. However, the position will remain open until filled.
How to Apply:
Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
Applicants must submit to the website in the section above (1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) statement of research interests (two pages), (4) statement of teaching philosophy and experience (two pages), (5) names of three references. Although we do not request a separate diversity statement, candidates should highlight their experience and philosophy for working in a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment in their research and teaching statements.
At time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to work in the United States.
General Information:
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The person holding this position may be 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.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in CSU Interim Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Casey terHorst at 818-###-#### or ...@csun.edu.
Advertised: Sep 16 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
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