Assistant Professor in Earth Surface Processes

Assistant Professor in Earth Surface Processes

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Work type : Instructional Faculty Tenured / Tenure-Track

Location : Fullerton

Categories : Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured / Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Natural Sciences

Department of Geological Sciences

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Assistant Professor

Fall 2025

The Department of Geological Sciences at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Earth Surface Processes with an appointment to begin Fall 2025.

California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is a minority-serving institution, affirmative action, and equal opportunity employer.

CSUF is firmly committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum and fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive.

Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their teaching, research, advising, and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences.

Position

We seek an outstanding scholar and committed teacher who will establish an innovative and inclusive research and teaching program in Earth Surface Processes , complementing existing departmental strengths.

Candidates should have experience working with various Earth Surface Processes approaches, including but not limited to geomorphic and subsurface investigations, GPS, and various field survey methods.

The successful candidate should have experience in the processes that create and shape landscapes, the processes that modify stratigraphy, and connecting these processes to their drivers.

In addition, the successful candidate may demonstrate knowledge in geologic hazards, remote sensing, or sediment dynamics.

We expect candidates to show evidence of an existing or the potential to develop an active, externally-funded, student-centered research program and the ability and enthusiasm to teach introductory-level courses and upper-division / graduate courses related to Earth Surface Processes, emphasizing field and laboratory skills.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to and participate in the life and development of the department, advise students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, serve on committees, and participate in the broader university and disciplinary communities.

Required Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Geology, Geosciences, or Engineering Geology or a related field at the time of appointment
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and / or teaching experience using effective, student-centered, active-learning, and inquiry-based approaches
• Strong commitment to teaching and mentoring a diverse population of students at the undergraduate and Master’s levels and the ability to communicate effectively with an economically, ethnically, and culturally diverse campus population
• Ability to teach General Geology, Surface Processes, Field Techniques, Engineering Geology, and other introductory level and / or upper-division undergraduate / graduate courses the candidate is qualified to teach
• A strong record of active research in the broad field of Earth Surface Processes and the potential to supervise undergraduate and Master’s level research in Earth Surface Processes or closely related fields, including Engineering Geology.

Preferred Qualifications

Academic, industry, or related experience, as well as a California Certified Engineering Geologist license or equivalent, is a plus

Application

A complete online application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply, please visit http : / / hr.

fullerton.edu / careers / Faculty.php, choose full-time faculty, search for position 542784 , and provide the following required materials :

• cover letter in which you respond to the required qualifications
• teaching statement
• candidate statement on commitment to inclusive excellence
• This statement provides the candidate’s unique perspective on their past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting diversity, inclusion, and social justice in their professional careers.
• The candidate has acquired knowledge of barriers for underrepresented students and faculty in higher education.
• The candidate has experience in and is committed to engaging in service with underrepresented populations in higher education.
• The candidate has experience in and is committed to teaching and / or mentoring underrepresented students in a higher education environment.
• The candidate has experience integrating underrepresented populations and communities into scholarly and creative activities.
• a list of three references with relevant contact information
• Finalists will be required to have three letters of recommendation submitted.

Application Deadline

To be assured full consideration, all application materials must be received by November 1, 2024 . The anticipated appointment date is August 2025.

CSUF Benefits

An excellent comprehensive benefits package includes health / vision / dental plans; spouse, domestic partner, and dependent fee-waiver;

access to campus child-care; and a defined-benefit retirement through the state system and optional tax sheltering opportunities.

For a detailed description of benefits, please visit https : / / hr.fullerton.edu / total-wellness / .

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