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Assistant Professor of Earth Science

California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, USA
Full-time
Entry
Onsite
USD 7330-8000 monthly / month
Discovered 1 months ago

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Required Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Geoscience or related field at time of application or official notification of completion of the doctoral degree by August 1, 2027.
  • Record of research in the broadly defined fields of Earth Materials, Mineralogy, Petrology, Economic Geology or in any other geoscience discipline that substantially employs Earth Materials methods in their research
  • Ability to teach undergraduate courses in Earth Materials, Mineralogy, Petrology, as well as other Earth Science courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level
  • Demonstrated commitment to be an effective teacher at undergraduate and graduate levels
  • Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in or potential to teach a breadth of undergraduate and graduate-level courses to a diverse student body
  • Commitment to learning and incorporating pedagogical best practices to create equitable courses that promote student learning
  • A record of academic publication and research activity commensurate with experience in the applicant’s field of expertise
  • Demonstrated success or history of effort to obtain funding for research
  • Commitment to actively support the success of underrepresented groups in STEM fields through teaching and mentoring

Duties

  • Teach introductory and expertise-related subjects at undergraduate and graduate (M.S. degree) levels, as needed by the department, including Mineralogy, Petrology, and/or Earth Materials. (Mode of instruction may include in-person, hybrid, online, and/or any combination thereof.)
  • Mentor undergraduate and Masters-level graduate students in research
  • Engage and maintain an active research program involving students and leading to peer-reviewed publications and professional presentations
  • Actively pursue external support for research and student funding through grants and contracts
  • Collaborate with colleagues in curriculum development and program assessment
  • Participate in service to the department, college, university, profession, and community
  • CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University’s strong commitment to the academic success of all of our students, including students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions. CSULB seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the People of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students a rich variety of expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.
  • About Our College: The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics is a center of scientific learning in Long Beach offering excellent educational opportunities. Our student-centered instructional and research environment fosters equity, diversity, and access; mentors students for lifelong success by elevating character, skills, and mindset; creates scientific knowledge through research; and promotes science and mathematics in our community.
  • The College's mission is to educate the next diverse generation of scientists and mathematicians, as well as a science-literate citizenry, through inclusive teaching and research programs.
  • About Our Department: The Department of Earth Science offers two undergraduate degrees (Geology and Earth Systems), and a Master's degree in Geology. We have approximately 50 undergraduate majors and 35 graduate students. The department emphasizes hands-on practical experience in the field and lab and has excellent instrumentation and equipment to facilitate research and teaching. We are located in a geologically and environmentally diverse area that allows quick access for both research and class field activities.
  • Information on excellent benefits package available to CSULB faculty is located here: CSU Employee Benefits

How to Apply - Required Documentation

  • Letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications
  • A Student Success Statement about your teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population (maximum two pages, single-spaced). For further information and guidelines, please visit: Student Success Statement
  • A Teaching Statement that addresses your ability to effectively teach, mentor, and support our diverse undergraduate and graduate students (maximum two pages, single spaced)
  • A Research/Scholarly Interests Statement (maximum two pages, single spaced)
  • CV (including current email address)
  • Names and contact information for three references (to be contacted for confidential letters of recommendation should you reach the finalist stage)
  • Copy of unofficial transcript from institution awarding highest degree
  • Finalists should be prepared to submit an official transcript (e-transcript preferred, if available)

How to Apply

  • Click Apply Now icon to complete the CSULB online application.
  • Requests for information should be addressed to:
  • Dr. Alyssa Abbey, Search Committee Chair Email: [email protected] Assistant Professor, Geological Sciences California State University, Long Beach Department of Earth Science 1250 Bellflower Boulevard Long Beach, CA 90840-9506
  • Requests for information about the position should be addressed to:
  • Dr. Alyssa Abbey, Search Committee Chair Email: [email protected]

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

  • A background check (including a criminal records check and telephone reference check with most recent employer) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
  • Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
  • The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.
  • Pursuant to the CSU Out of State Employment Policy, hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California is prohibited effective January 1, 2022. By prohibiting employment outside of California, the CSU also prohibits hiring and retaining employees working permanently from a business location outside of the United States. Exceptions to the Policy are limited to approved and documented purposes for conducting CSU business outside of California.
  • All employees who assign and/or oversee work are responsible for ensuring that compliant work controls and procedures consistent with Federal, State and local regulations and University policies are implemented and maintained to provide for the protection of individuals and to safeguard the environment. Everyone is expected to comply with applicable Environmental Health and Safety regulations and University policies, programs and procedures. For more information, the systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/18172024/latest/ and questions may be sent to [email protected] .
  • All university program and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Consistent with CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy, as well as state and federal law, CSULB provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. To access CSULB’s full statement on Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment, please visit Equity and Compliance .

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