Assistant or Associate Professor in Translational Science

Job Description:

Assistant or Associate Professor in Translational Science

Description

Description

The Departments of Biology and of Chemistry and Biochemistry at San Diego State University invite applications for a Tenure Track/Tenured Assistant or Associate Professor position in Translational Science, broadly defined, to begin Fall 2025. We seek candidates employing cutting-edge interdisciplinary molecular or computational approaches to investigate experimental therapeutics [e.g. immunotherapy, antimicrobials, gene therapy, vaccines etc] that address pressing health challenges [including but not exclusive of cancer, infectious disease and metabolic pathologies] . We define translational science broadly to include clinical, public health oriented, preclinical and basic research as in https://ncats.nih.gov/about/about-translational-science/spectrum and invite applicants from any aspects of the translational science continuum. We particularly encourage applicants with research interests focused on health disparities of high relevance across the region of Southern California, which is a unique, transborder area with a minority majority population.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and sustain a vigorous, externally funded research program.

• Integrate innovative research with teaching, mentoring, and service responsibilities.

• Engage in interdisciplinary collaborations within the department and across the university.

• Contribute to the department’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The minimum Academic Year (9-month) salary range for this position is based on the current CSU salary schedule for Assistant Professor/Associate Professor rank and may be revised based on contract collective bargaining. The anticipated annual Academic Year (9-month, “hard money”) salary range is $94,000-$97,000 for Assistant Professor and $116,000 - $120,000 for Associate Professor. Salary placement will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience, and salaries higher than the published maximums may be offered in limited circumstances. The appointee can also receive additional compensation during summer months and/or as overload during the academic year using research funds, subject to campus policies. San Diego State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. (health, vision and dental insurance, state pension). SDSU as an employer is family-oriented and provides benefits such as parental leave and discounted child care. For benefits information, click here .

A competitive start-up package will be provided.

Qualifications

Required:

• MD/PhD or Ph.D. in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a closely related field.

• Postdoctoral or equivalent research experience.

• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.

• Demonstrated potential (Assistant level) or proven record (Associate level) of securing research funding.

Preferred:

• Interdisciplinary approach to translational research with expertise in applying molecular or computational techniques to translational research on global health challenges, particularly health disparities affecting Southern California.

• Experience in teaching and/or mentoring at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.

• Evidence of fostering an inclusive and diverse academic environment.

Why Join Us?

San Diego State University is a leader in fostering innovative research and interdisciplinary collaboration in an inclusive environment. The Departments of Biology and Chemistry/Biochemistry are home to dynamic faculty and state-of-the-art facilities, providing an ideal environment for research that bridges fundamental science with practical solutions. Both Departments are highly collaborative and are home to competitive Joint Doctoral Programs and numerous cross-disciplinary Masters programs. Faculty benefit from robust institutional support, including access to core facilities and partnerships with external organizations. SDSU is part of a strong research ecosystem in San Diego encompassing a thriving biotechnology sector, multiple academic research institutions (Salk Institute, Scripps Research, University of California San Diego) and multiple academic clinical centers (Moores Cancer Center, Rady Children’s Hospital). As a minority serving institution, SDSU champions the teacher-scholar model of academic research where faculty are equally weighted for their ability to teach and mentor students, often from underrepresented groups, and their research productivity. This model supports hard money positions with excellent benefits for faculty providing them with a protected space to focus on innovative research. The SDSU campus is highly collegial and strongly advocates for work-life balance in academia.

We are seeking applicants with demonstrated experience in and/or commitment to teaching and working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and members of underrepresented groups. Candidates must satisfy three or more of the eight Building on Inclusive Excellence (BIE) criteria. Candidates that meet BIE criteria: (a) are committed to engaging in service with underrepresented populations within the discipline, (b) have demonstrated knowledge of barriers for underrepresented students and faculty within the discipline, (c) have experience or have demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring underrepresented students, (d) have experience or have demonstrated commitment to integrating understanding of underrepresented populations and communities into research, (e) have experience in or have demonstrated commitment to extending knowledge of opportunities and challenges in achieving artistic/scholarly success to members of an underrepresented group, (f) have experience in or have demonstrated commitment to research that engages underrepresented communities, (g) have expertise or demonstrated commitment to developing expertise in cross-cultural communication and collaboration, and/or (h) have research interests that contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education. Please indicate in a separate diversity statement how you meet at least three (3) of these criteria. Additional guidance on our BIE program for applicants is here .

SDSU is the oldest institution of higher education in the San Diego region, with a campus in San Diego serving 36,000 undergraduate and graduate students and additional locations in Southern California’s Imperial Valley and Tbilisi in the Republic of Georgia. SDSU is included in the Carnegie Foundation’s Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity category. Established in 1897, SDSU offers bachelor degrees in 97 areas, masters in 84 and doctorates in 23. See http://www.sdsu.edu for more information. SDSU is a large, diverse, urban university, an Asian-Native American-Pacific Islander -Serving Institution and a Hispanic-Serving Institution with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence. Our campus community is diverse in many ways, including race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, pregnancy, medical condition, and covered veteran status. We strive to build and sustain a welcoming environment for all.

Application Instructions

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit:

1. A cover letter detailing qualifications and research interests

2. A curriculum vitae

3. A research statement (3-5 pages)

4. A teaching philosophy statement (1-2 pages)

5. Diversity statement describing responsiveness to at least three of the Building on Inclusive Excellence criteria listed above

6. Copies of up to 3 relevant publications (assistant professor level) or up to 5 relevant publications (associate professor level)

7. Contact information for three references (references will only be contacted for short listed candidates with prior notification)

Applications must be submitted online at http://apply.interfolio.com/162439

Review of applications will be conducted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. All applicants whose materials we receive by March 1, 2025, are guaranteed full consideration.

As part of its commitment to a safe and equitable “OneSDSU” community, SDSU requires that individuals seeking faculty employment provide at the time of application authorization to conduct background checks if they become a finalist for the position; applications without this authorization will be considered incomplete and not considered.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed 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 as a condition of employment.

SDSU is a Title IX, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.

Advertised: Jan 27 2025 Pacific Standard Time
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