CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Department of Biological Sciences
Tenure-Track Position Opening


RECRUITMENT NUMBER: 2179

POSITION: Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences (Plant Evolutionary Biologist)

EFFECTIVE DATE: August 17, 2015 (Fall Semester)

SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in the biological sciences or related field and post-doctoral training
and research in plant evolution utilizing both morphological and molecular
traits. Record of peer-reviewed published research in plant evolutionary
biology and potential for developing and sustaining an externally funded
research program that involves students. Demonstrated potential for
effective teaching of courses in Plant Morphology and Vascular Plant
Systematics. Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a
diverse student population

DESIRED/PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of and experience with a broad range of cutting edge
phylogenetic methods. Field research experience. Potential for developing
a research program relevant to the Southern California region. Prior
teaching at the university level. Potential to teach core biology courses at
the undergraduate and graduate level. Evidence of ability to mentor
undergraduate and graduate students in research. Record of extramural
research support.

DUTIES: Teach courses in Plant Morphology and Vascular Plant Systematics (with
emphasis on the local flora) and in the undergraduate and graduate
biology core curricula. Develop an active, externally funded research
program that involves undergraduate and graduate students resulting in
scientific presentations and publications. Participate in service to the
department, college, university, and community.

RESEARCH SUPPORT: Facilities include three rooftop greenhouses built in 2011, two ground-
level greenhouses, outdoor growing space, an AR-66L2X Percival growth
chamber and one full-time botany technician. The new greenhouses are
specialized for temperate (1360 sq. ft.), tropical (1360 sq. ft.), and arid
(720 sq. ft.) conditions. The Department of Biological Sciences has several
4-wheel drive vehicles for general research use.

CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the Universitys strong commitment to the
academic success of all of our students, including students of color, students with disabilities, first generation
to college, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and diverse sexual orientations and
gender expressions. CSULB seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment
to serve the People of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students a rich
variety of expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:

A Student Success Statement about your teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenges in
working with a diverse student population (approximately one page)
Letter of application addressing the minimum and desired/preferred qualifications
CV (including current email address)
Statement of Research Interests
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Reprints of three representative publications
Copy of transcript from institution awarding highest degree
Three current references or letters of recommendation sent directly to the address below.
Finalists will also be required to submit a signed SC-1 form, three current letters of recommendation(if
not already submitted), and an official transcript.

Applicant documentation should be assembled into ONE PDF document and sent to
BiologyPlantEvolSearch@csulb.edu. Letters of recommendation, other required documentation, and/or
requests for information should be addressed to the search committee:

Dr. Judy Brusslan, Chair
California State University, Long Beach
Department of Biological Sciences
1250 Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90840-9502
562-985-4806
BiologyPlantEvolSearch@csulb.edu


APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications to begin October 16, 2014
Position opened until filled (or recruitment cancelled)


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