The Department of Biology, Agriculture and Chemistry at California State University, Monterey Bay invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level to begin in Fall 2026. We seek a teacher-scholar whose work examines the structure, dynamics, evolution and/or function of ecological communities. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching, inclusive mentoring, and a sustainable research program that actively engages undergraduates. California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in California's Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Many appreciate living and working close to the shores of beautiful Monterey Bay, with easy access to recreational areas from Big Sur to Santa Cruz. Nearby opportunities for collaborative research include working in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Silicon Valley, and with colleagues at local research universities, including UC Santa Cruz and Stanford University. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Teach lower and upper division courses in Biology and Ecology (like BIO 211 - introductory biology, BIO 340 - Ecology, BIO 449 - community ecology, and a potential new upper division elective course for the Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology concentration - Employ innovative teaching and learning techniques that engage students through the use of technology, hands on experience and problem solving - Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research - Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in academics, capstone projects, internships, and post-degree career options - Sustain innovative and extramurally-funded research in Ecology, leading to publications and professional visibility - Contribute to Department, College, and University-wide shared governance through participation in faculty meetings and committee work - Help implement the goals of the College of Science and the CSUMB Vision MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - Ph.D. in Ecology, Biology, Evolutionary Biology, or related field by the time of appointment from an APA accredited doctoral program - Experience working effectively in an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community - Commitment to and experience in teaching undergraduates - Excellent written and oral communication skills PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Expertise in community ecology (including theoretical and/or field based community ecology) - Demonstrated leadership skills in professional or academic areas are desirable - Research and teaching interests and expertise that complement and strengthen those of existing faculty in the department. - Strong interest in contributing to teaching of an introductory course in ecology as well as upper division courses in community ecology and other relevant areas of expertise - Interest in mentoring undergraduate student research and/or internships - Demonstrated experience with course and curriculum development - Proven ability and desire to mentor and teach students from diverse cultural, ethnic, educational, and economic backgrounds - Record of external funding and writing grant proposals Those interested should look here - https://careers.csumb.edu/en-us/job/552990/assistant-professor-of-community-ecology The deadline for the priority screening data is 01/13/2026. Nate Jue Associate Professor Cal State Monterey Bay njue(at)csumb.edu Nathaniel Jue (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)