Assistant Professor – Cell Biologist

CSU Pueblo Foundation

. Develop and deliver core Cell Biology courses and electives such as Advanced Cell Biology, Histology, and Development .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timePueblo • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,708 - $71,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Cell Biology with a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring students at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Capable of overseeing research projects and contributing to the academic community through service and scholarly activity.

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Ph.D. In Cell BiologyDemonstrated Teaching EffectivenessPostdoctoral ExperienceResearch Project OversightStudent Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Cell BiologyHistologyDevelopmental BiologyResearch DesignFunding ImplementationScholarly ActivityBiology Curriculum DevelopmentStudent Advising

Soft Skills

Motivating StudentsMentoringCultural Competence

Industry Keywords

Cellular BiosciencesUniversity Level BiologyService ResponsibilitiesBiomedical Careers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and deliver core Cell Biology courses and electives such as Advanced Cell Biology, Histology, and Development
Contribute to introductory courses for non-majors and majors
Oversee research projects in cellular biosciences, including design, funding, implementation, and reporting
Involve undergraduate and graduate students in original independent research in cell biosciences
Advise and support students interested in biomedical careers
Provide service to the department, college, university, and profession
Teach a typical semester load of 12 credit hours, with possible reassignment of 3 credits for research-student mentoring

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ph.D. in cell biology, conferred by August 16, 2027
Capability of maintaining a program of scholarly activity in cell biology
Ability to contribute to service responsibilities of program, college, university and/or profession
Demonstrated teaching effectiveness in university level biology
Demonstrated commitment and ability to motivate, educate and mentor students from a range of cultural and educational backgrounds similar to that of Colorado State University-Pueblo, in major courses and service courses in Biology
Postdoctoral experience
Demonstrated commitment to high quality teaching and mentoring of undergraduates and graduates in biology
Employment-Based Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this position
Ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins
Successful completion of a background check prior to beginning employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical and prescription insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible benefit plan
Basic term life insurance
Voluntary term life and AD&D Insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Travel accident insurance
Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance
Annual and sick leave
Retirement plans
Employee and dependent tuition discounts
State employee discounts via BenefitHub
Various on-campus event, recreation, and meal discounts