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Humboldt State University and the Department of Biological Sciences invites applicants for an academic year tenure-track faculty position in Mammalogy. This individual will also serve as Curator of the Humboldt State University (HSU) Vertebrate Museum. As an institution, HSU is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, student-centered practices and policies that fully engage the campus community. The ideal candidate will share HSU’s commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, ability, and orientations. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, and students who are also committed to closing equity gaps.
RANK, SALARY AND BENEFITS:
We seek to fill this position at the Assistant Professor rank; however, rank and salary are dependent on the appointee’s qualifications and experience. The current California State University Salary Schedule is available at: http://www.humboldt.edu/aps/docs/salary/Salary-Schedule.pdf
Humboldt State University provides an excellent benefits package for faculty. Information about benefits plans can be found at: http://www.humboldt.edu/forms/node/934.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
An earned Ph.D.or equivalent in Biology or related field from an accredited college or university is required at the time of appointment. The successful candidate must demonstrate the following:
- Experience teaching Mammalogy or a course in Vertebrate Biology, at least as a teaching assistant;
- Experience with the curation, collection, and preparation of mammalian specimens and museum data management;
- Experience with, or commitment to, developing teaching effectiveness in areas of inclusion, intercultural communication, and advancing diversity that supports/serves a diverse student population;
- Record of, or potential for, involving students in research and scholarly activity;
- Experience with or potential to teach effectively using a variety of methodologies;
- Experience with or ability to teach a broad range of courses (major, general education, etc.); and
- Experience with or willingness to participate in the development of online learning experiences.
Preferred qualifications for this position include:
- Research expertise in Ecology, Biogeography, Conservation Genetics, Systematics or other interdisciplinary studies;
- Ability to develop an integrative, collection-focused research program;
- Ability to develop a field-based research program that draws upon multiple research methodologies;
- Experience with preparation and curation of herpetological and avian specimens;
- Established record of grantsmanship; and
- Record of working well with tribal, governmental, and nongovernmental agencies.
At the time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the United States. For information on the University policy on support for non-immigrant probationary faculty visa acquisition, please visit the Faculty Immigration Resources page: https://extended.humboldt.edu/international-programs/immigration/faculty.
Evidence of degree(s) is required at time of hire.
PROFESSIONAL DUTIES:
Candidates should be committed to teaching excellence and to building a strong research record. Primary instructional assignments will include upper-division courses in Mammalogy and a graduate class in Advanced Mammalogy; other teaching opportunities may include Evolution, Ecology, Introductory Zoology, or another class in their area of expertise. Instructional assignments will be consistent with the programmatic needs of the department and students.
The successful candidate will serve as curator of the Humboldt State University Vertebrate Museum, a collection of over 15,000 vertebrate specimens with particular strengths in small mammals, and holdings in mammals, birds, amphibians, and reptiles (https://vertmuseum.humboldt.edu). In this role, they will supervise the Collections Manager, actively work to develop the collections and related information resources, engage students in collections-based research, and raise funds to support these efforts.
The primary professional responsibilities of instructional faculty members are: teaching, research, scholarship, and creative activity; and service to the University, professional and to the community. These responsibilities include: advising students, participation in campus and system-wide communities, maintaining office hours, working collaboratively and productively with colleagues, and participation in traditional academic functions. Probationary faculty are typically provided ongoing mentorship to be a successful member of the faculty. During the first two years of the probationary period, teaching responsibilities will be reduced by approximately one course each semester (6 weighted teaching units per academic year). The reduced teaching load supports the establishment of research, scholarship and/or creative activities required for retention, tenure, and promotion. Humboldt State also continues to build unique and innovative learning opportunities for students, bridging the sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities. HSU is a leader in “learning communities” that build relationships between students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the community. These communities incorporate environmental and social responsibility.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Dedication to superior instruction of undergraduates is a long-standing tradition at HSU. The Department of Biological Sciences is known for providing students with balanced and well-rounded degrees in Biology, Botany, and Zoology that include opportunities to engage in research. We also have an active graduate (Master’s level) program in Biology. Natural resources surrounding HSU include mixed-conifer and redwood forests, coastal dunes, expansive marsh and riverine habitats, and productive near and offshore ocean habitats. On-campus resources for research include the following: the HSU Vertebrate Museum; molecular biology and tissue culture core facilities; scanning and transmission electron microscopes; high-resolution microCT scanner; a computational facility, the Telonicher Marine Laboratory; a 90 ft. oceangoing vessel; and environmental chambers. For more information about the Department of Biological Sciences, please visit: https://biosci.humboldt.edu.
Humboldt State University sits on the traditional homelands of the Wiyot people in what is currently called Arcata, CA. The Wiyot people call the area Goudi’ni (over in the woods). The Humboldt State University campus in Northern California is in close proximity to several thriving Native American tribes and communities. Humboldt State currently has the largest percentage of Native American students in the CSU system and has over 30 Native American faculty and staff, many from local area California Indian tribes. HSU is home to a number of leading Native American programs including the Indian Tribal Education and Personnel Program (ITEPP) and the Indian Natural Resource, Science and Engineering Program (INRSEP). There are also many opportunities at HSU to conduct research, teaching, and community work on Native American history and cultures in Special Collections at the HSU library. The Humboldt Room in the Library has fantastic resources for tribally focused archive materials from the region. HSU strives to build a supportive and inclusive Native community and engages with Native communities through various initiatives and opportunities like the annual California Indian Big Time and Indigenous People’s Week and a chance to network with other faculty and staff as part of the HSU Council of American Indian Faculty and Staff. For more information, please visit: www.humboldt.edu/nasp
APPLICATION:
Qualified candidates should submit the following materials through Interfolio:
Click here to apply: http://apply.interfolio.com/83812
- Letter of Application;
- Curriculum Vitae;
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy, including how it relates to supporting students who have been historically marginalized and/or minoritized;
- Statement of Research Interests;
- Teaching Evaluations, if available;
- Graduate Transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient for initial review); and
- Three (3) ConfidentialLetters of Recommendation(submitted through Interfolio).
Additional application materials may be requested at a later time. Please direct any questions pertaining to this position, the Department of Biological Sciences, or Humboldt State University to:
Sharyn Marks, Search Committee Chair
Department of Biological Sciences
Humboldt State University
One Harpst Street
Arcata, California 95521-8299
Phone: (707) 826-5560
Email: Sharyn.marks@humboldt.edu
APPLICATION DEADLINE: This position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to completed applications received no later than March 19, 2021. Early response is encouraged.