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About the Role

San Francisco State University's Department of Biology seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Physiology to begin August 2027. This role involves teaching, mentoring, and developing an externally-funded research program within a dynamic learning environment that supports undergraduate and Master's students.

Responsibilities

Graduate and undergraduate teaching in biology, potentially including Systems Physiology and Human Anatomy.
Curricular contributions in the candidate’s area of expertise.
Mentoring and advising undergraduate and Master’s students.
Developing an active, externally-funded research program.
Ongoing committee and service assignments.

Requirements

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.
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.

Location

San Francisco, CA

Work Type

Tenure-track
On-campus

Experience Level

Assistant Professor

Education Level

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
Post-doctoral experience

Salary/Compensations

$97,000 to $100,000 annually

Benefits

Professional development funds
Moving expenses
Start-up funds
Reduced teaching load
Generous health benefits
Generous retirement benefits
Other benefits

About the Company

San Francisco State University is a major public urban university with a century-long history of commitment to quality teaching and broad access to education. SFSU offers rigorous academic programs that encourage inquiry and reflection, preparing students for global citizenship.
The Department of Biology at San Francisco State University serves over 1500 undergraduates, 200 master’s students, and 27 faculty. The department emphasizes engaging diverse students in scientific discovery and offers extensive resources including core research facilities, a field station, and partnerships with other institutions.

Equal Opportunity

SFSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.
We warmly welcome applications from individuals with disabilities, veterans, and others from historically underrepresented groups, who bring diverse experiences and perspectives that strengthen our academic community.
Our campus actively supports reasonable accommodations and works collaboratively with disabled faculty to remove barriers and foster success.