Assistant Professor of Earth Science
About The Position
California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is seeking an Assistant Professor of Earth Science to join their Department of Earth Science. This position is effective August 17, 2027, and involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, mentoring students, maintaining an active research program, and participating in departmental service. CSULB is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) committed to serving diverse students and promoting inclusive excellence. The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics focuses on scientific learning, equity, diversity, and access, while the Department of Earth Science offers undergraduate and graduate degrees with an emphasis on hands-on experience.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Information on excellent benefits package available to CSULB faculty is located here: CSU Employee Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
