Job Overview
Job no: 561860
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: San Francisco
San Francisco State University, Department of Biology offers an exciting opportunity for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Physiology beginning August 2027. The Department of Biology at San Francisco State University offers a dynamic learning environment, access to world-class research labs to train undergraduate and Master's students, and mentorship and instruction by faculty who are leaders in their fields. Research can address any area of physiology, including animal or human physiology. We are especially interested in qualified candidates whose teaching, mentoring, research, and service will contribute to the excellence of our department in successfully engaging students from a variety of backgrounds.
Required qualifications:
- 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
Preferred qualifications:
The Biology Department is committed to broadening access to STEM careers, a goal that aligns with the mission of the college and university in promoting student success and educational excellence. Therefore, we seek candidates demonstrating the following qualifications:
- 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.
About the Department:
The Department of Biology at San Francisco State University is home to over 1500 undergraduates, 200 master's students, and 27 tenure/tenure-track faculty. The department places strong emphasis on actively engaging students from diverse backgrounds in the process of scientific discovery.
Responsibilities:
The position requires graduate and undergraduate teaching in biology. Curricular contributions may include Systems Physiology, Human Anatomy, and undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the candidate's area of expertise. The position also requires mentoring and advising undergraduate and Master's students, developing an active, externally-funded research program in one's area of specialty, and ongoing committee and service assignments.
Compensation:
The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary range is: $97,000 to $100,000 annually (12 monthly payments per academic year). Salary offered is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Application Procedure:
A complete online application must be submitted to receive consideration. Application review begins October 16, 2026 and continues until the position is filled. To apply, please upload the following materials:
1. Cover letter relating your experience to the required qualifications and your preparation to teach SFSU's student population
2. Curriculum vitae
3. A statement of teaching experience and philosophy (1-3 pages)
4. A statement of current research and future research plans (up to 4 pages)
5. Names and contact information of three references who will provide letters of recommendation upon request.
Please direct all questions about the position to Derrick Groom, Associate Professor, at dgroom@sfsu.edu.
SFSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Advertised: September 03, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time. Applications close: open until filled.