Assistant Professor of Wildlife or Fish Biology
Company: California State University, Chico
Location: Chico
Posted on: November 16, 2023
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Job Description:
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Chico
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association,
Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Natural Sciences
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:California State
University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public
university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation.
Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which
educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically
diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over
13,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation
college students.Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding
candidates who reflect the intersectional identities of our student
body. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the
primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have
demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will
contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an
inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working
environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and
those with bilingual and/or diverse abilities are encouraged to
apply.The Position: Assistant Tenure-Track ProfessorPosition
Starts: Fall 2024College: College of Natural
SciencesDepartment/School:Salary: Salary commensurate with
education and experience. (Anticipated hiring range: $72,600- $
81,700 per year).Initial Review Date: October 26, 2023; complete
applications received after that date may be considered.Minimum
Qualifications:The minimum education requirement for appointment to
this position is a Ph.D. in Wildlife Biology, Fisheries, or a
related area such as Ecology. Candidates nearing completion of the
terminal degree may be considered; however, all requirements for
conferral of the degree must be met no later than the start date of
the position. A demonstrated ability or potential to establish
externally-funded research, a record of publication, and a strong
interest in teaching and enthusiasm for mentoring undergraduate and
masters-level students in research are also
required.Responsibilities:This tenure-track position carries
responsibilities in the areas of teaching, scholarship, and
service. Teaching assignments total 10-14 class hours per week.
Teaching assignments are based upon qualifications of the
individual and the needs of the department. Assignments may include
introductory courses in ecology, evolution, and organismal biology,
as well as upper division or graduate level courses in wildlife
biology, fisheries or the candidate's area of expertise. The
position includes opportunities to teach non-major's courses. The
successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active and
externally-funded research program involving undergraduate and
master's students. Research space, startup funds, and release time
in the first two years of the appointment will be provided to help
establish the research program. Service includes committee work and
academic advising of majors in the BS degree.How to
Apply:Applicants must provide a current cover letter (including how
you have addressed, or plan to address teaching to diverse student
groups), a CV, and contact information for three professional
references. Additional information may be requested at a later
time. All applicants must apply online, applications submitted via
email or in-person to the department will not be considered.The
Department:The Department of Biological Sciences includes 12
full-time tenure track faculty, 25 master's students, and 374
undergraduate biology majors with options in evolutionary,
ecological, and organismal biology; plant biology; cellular and
molecular biology; as well as microbiology majors in general or
clinical lab microbiology. Department programs are enhanced by
diverse laboratory and field facilities including the Big Chico
Creek Ecological Reserve, Butte Creek Ecological Preserve, the CSU
Chico Vertebrate Museum, a stockroom, greenhouses, and the CSU
Chico Herbarium. The Department has five very active student clubs.
The College of Natural Sciences (http://www.csuchico.edu/nsci/) has
further resources.The Student Body: The university enrolls over
13,000 students annually; 43% are white, 37% are Latinx, 5% are
Asian, 2.5% are African American, 0.4% are Native American and 5%
are multi-ethnic. We proudly hold Hispanic-Serving Institution
(HSI) designation, and nearly half of students will be the first in
their family to earn a bachelor's degree.Job-related questions
should be directed to:Dr. Christopher T. Ivey, Search Committee
Chair
530-898-5812; ctivey@csuchico.eduAll work must be performed within
the State of California.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.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
(revised July 21, 2017) as a condition of employment.For
disability-related accommodations, please call the ADA Coordinator
at (530) 898-5959.All positions are contingent on funding.About
Chico State:Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality
research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and
global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, "Today Decides
Tomorrow," is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential
learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience
prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and
inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources.
Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the
21st century.The campus is located in Northern California, 90
minutes from the state capitol, Sacramento, and a three-hour drive
from the San Francisco Bay Area. Chico is a city of about 100,000
people with close ties to the CSU Chico campus. The university and
downtown are in close proximity to one another, providing ample
opportunities for dining and shopping. Downtown hosts two farmer's
markets, one year-round and another during the summer months, which
feature local agriculture products. Chico has a strong visual and
performing arts community, good schools, is home of Sierra Nevada
Brewery, Kleen Kanteen, Chico Bags, and the USDA Forest Service
Chico Seed Orchard. Chico has one of the largest municipal parks in
the country, Bidwell Park, with miles of walking and biking
trails.We acknowledge and are mindful that Chico State stands on
lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this
area, the Mechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual
relationship with this land, the flora, the fauna, and the waters
that run through campus. We are humbled that our campus resides
upon sacred lands that since time immemorial have sustained the
Mechoopda people and continue to do so today.Chico State is an
Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for
employment 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
and only employ individuals authorized to work in the
U.S.Advertised: September 25, 2023 (7:00 AM) Pacific Daylight
Time
Applications close: Open until filled
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