Open Rank - Director of Clinical Laboratory Science and Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist Training Program

Position Rank and Title: Assistant Professor

School/Department Name: Department of Biological Sciences

Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank as established by the CSU Salary Schedule. Anticipated hiring academic year annual salary range: $135,000 - $143,000 

Faculty employee benefits are very competitive for the higher education sector.  See the CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details about the CSU’s excellent benefits package.

Target Start Date: January 2026

Application Deadline: September 30, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or closed.

Position Description

The Department of Biological Sciences at San José State University invites applications for an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in the area of Clinical Laboratory Science. We are a team of dedicated teacher-scholars recognized for our commitment to excellent teaching, engaging students in research projects, and promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in CLS, Biology, and in STEM disciplines. The incumbent will serve as Director for both the Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Training Program and the Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist (CGMBS) Training Program, and will be expected to teach in these programs in their area of specialty.

The Department of Biological Sciences offers degrees in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Ecology and Evolution, Systems Physiology, General Biology,  Marine Biology, and is the home department for both the Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Training Program and the Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist (CGMBS) Training Program. There are approximately 1000 undergraduate majors, 65 Master's students enrolled in Biology, 59 CLS students, and 16 CGMBS students enrolled. Facilities include: a new, state of the art Interdisciplinary Science Building, molecular and microbiology research and teaching labs (BSL2 capable); imaging with confocal laser microscope (Zeiss 700), flow cytometry (FACSCalibur & FACScan); cell culture; Proteomics (QTOF LC/MS/MS, 2D Gel, TYPHOON Imager, and AKTA FPLC systems); anatomy and physiology research and teaching labs; bioinformatics and general computing labs; greenhouses, herbarium, plant growth chambers, and museums. There is technical support for laboratory courses and equipment maintenance. Opportunities for collaboration with biotechnology companies and local research-intensive universities are supported. 

The Department of Biological Sciences and San José State University value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our excellence in research, teaching, and service can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and staff who share our commitment to these values. SJSU enrolls more than 36,000 students, many of whom are historically underserved, and around 45% are first-generation and 38% are Pell-recipients. SJSU is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander (AANAPISI) Serving Institution. The university’s commitment to social justice extends from its vibrant, inclusive campus to an international network of over 275,000 alumni. As such, San José State is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty so our disciplines, students, and the community can benefit from multiple ethnic and gender perspectives.

Successful candidates will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to equity and inclusion through their research, teaching, and/or service. We invite all applicants to include a Statement of Inclusive Excellence (or incorporate it into your cover letter) to share how your lived and professional experiences will contribute to the SJSU community—particularly in relation to student success and inclusive education. A guide to writing this statement can be found at SJSU Inclusive Excellence Statement Guidelines.

Required Qualifications

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